Series · HBO
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is a American series that premiered on HBO in 2011 and ran until 2019. 8 seasons and 73 episodes. Created by D. B. Weiss, David Benioff.
Original networkHBOcable channel · 220 shows on record19401960198020002020
On air 2011–2019: 9 years
Key facts
- Network
- HBO
- Format
- Series
- Premiere
- April 17, 2011
- Finale
- May 19, 2019
- Years on air
- 9
- Seasons
- 8
- Episodes
- 73
- Running time
- 66 minutes
- Language
- English
- Production
- HBO Entertainment
- Distributor
- Hulu, Microsoft Store, Warner Bros. Television Studios
- Based on
- A Song of Ice and Fire
- Set in
- Essos, Westeros, Sothoryos
Credits
Created byD. B. WeissDavid Benioff
Executive producersD. B. WeissDavid NutterGeorge R. R. MartinBernadette CaulfieldDavid BenioffCarolyn StraussMiguel Sapochnik
ProducersDavid BenioffMark HuffamD. B. Weiss
WritersDave HillGeorge R. R. MartinVanessa TaylorJane EspensonBryan Cogman
MusicRamin Djawadi
Cast 10 of 133 on record
| Cast member | Role |
|---|---|
| Emilia Clarke | Daenerys Targaryen |
| Peter Dinklage | Tyrion Lannister |
| Ian McShane | Brother Ray |
| Jason Momoa | Khal Drogo |
| Sophie Turner | Sansa Stark |
| Kit Harington | Jon Snow |
| Max von Sydow | Brynden Rivers |
| Sean Bean | Eddard Stark |
| Lena Headey | Cersei Lannister |
| Pedro Pascal | Oberyn Martell |
Awards on record
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
- Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Drama Series
- Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Series
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Design
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects
- TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Drama
- TCA Award for Outstanding New Program
- TCA Award for Program of the Year