The wealthiest member of the Game of Thrones cast is Jason Momoa, who played Khal Drogo, with an estimated net worth of $40 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. Pedro Pascal ($30 million) and Peter Dinklage ($25 million) follow. Among the actors who stayed till the final season, Dinklage is the richest.
Our earlier version of this list only counted the main cast who were on the show for all eight seasons, and it named Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as the richest. That changes once you include actors whose careers took off after Westeros. All figures below are estimates from Celebrity Net Worth as of October 2026. They are not audited and can change.
Wealthiest member of the Game of Thrones cast: quick table
| Rank | Actor | Character | Estimated net worth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Momoa | Khal Drogo | $40 million |
| 2 | Pedro Pascal | Oberyn Martell | $30 million |
| 3 | Peter Dinklage | Tyrion Lannister | $25 million |
| 4 | Emilia Clarke | Daenerys Targaryen | $20 million |
| 5 | Nikolaj Coster-Waldau | Jaime Lannister | $16 million |
| 6 | Kit Harington | Jon Snow | $14 million |
| 7 | Lena Headey | Cersei Lannister | $12 million |
| 8 | Sophie Turner | Sansa Stark | $10 million |
| 9 | Aidan Gillen | Petyr Baelish | $8 million |
| 10 | Richard Madden | Robb Stark | $8 million |
| 11 | Maisie Williams | Arya Stark | $6 million |
| 12 | Alfie Allen | Theon Greyjoy | $6 million |
| 13 | Carice van Houten | Melisandre | $5 million |
| 14 | John Bradley | Samwell Tarly | $5 million |
| 15 | Isaac Hempstead Wright | Bran Stark | $4 million |
| 16 | Gwendoline Christie | Brienne of Tarth | $4 million |
| 17 | Nathalie Emmanuel | Missandei | $4 million |
| 18 | Iain Glen | Jorah Mormont | $3 million |
| 19 | Jacob Anderson | Grey Worm | $3 million |
The top earners explained
1. Jason Momoa: $40 million
Momoa was only a regular in season 1, but his later run as Aquaman in the DC films made him a global star. His wealth today comes mostly from film work after Game of Thrones, not from the HBO show itself.
2. Pedro Pascal: $30 million
Pascal played Oberyn Martell in season 4. Since then he has led The Mandalorian and HBO’s The Last of Us, and played Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). He is now one of the busiest actors in Hollywood.
3. Peter Dinklage: $25 million
Dinklage is the richest of the actors who stayed for all eight seasons. Celebrity Net Worth reports he earned about $1.1 million per episode for the last two seasons. Since the finale he has starred in Cyrano (2021), played Casca Highbottom in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023), led The Toxic Avenger (2025) and played the villain Leon Prater in Dexter: Resurrection (2025).
4. Emilia Clarke: $20 million
Clarke played Daenerys for all eight seasons. She later starred in Marvel’s Secret Invasion (2023) and the Cold War drama Ponies (2026), which she also executive produced.
5. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau: $16 million
The Danish actor who played Jaime Lannister has kept a steady career in Europe and the US. He led the Apple series The Last Thing He Told Me (2023) and played William the Conqueror in the BBC drama King and Conqueror (2025), which he also executive produced.
6. Kit Harington: $14 million
After Jon Snow, Harington joined Marvel’s Eternals (2021) and won strong reviews as Henry Muck in HBO’s Industry. His upcoming work includes a lead role in A Tale of Two Cities.
7. Lena Headey: $12 million
Headey’s Cersei was one of the show’s best performances. She was already known for 300 before Westeros and has kept working in film and TV.
8. Sophie Turner: $10 million
Turner moved from Sansa Stark to playing Jean Grey in the X-Men films. She is the richest of the younger Stark actors by this estimate.
The rest of the cast
Aidan Gillen (Littlefinger) and Richard Madden (Robb Stark) sit at about $8 million each. Madden later led Bodyguard and the Prime Video spy series Citadel. Maisie Williams and Alfie Allen are at about $6 million, while Carice van Houten and John Bradley are at about $5 million.
Isaac Hempstead Wright, Gwendoline Christie and Nathalie Emmanuel are each estimated at $4 million. Iain Glen and Jacob Anderson round off the list at about $3 million each. Anderson is now known to a new audience as Louis in AMC’s Interview with the Vampire.
Remember that these numbers are estimates built from public salary reports and deals. Actors do not publish their wealth, so treat the ranking as a rough guide. You can find more profiles in our celebs section.
Game of Thrones universe in 2026
The world of Westeros is busier than ever. House of the Dragon season 3 premiered on 21 June 2026 and ended on 9 August 2026. HBO has confirmed season 4, expected in 2028, will be the last. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, starring Peter Claffey as Dunk and Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg, premiered on 18 January 2026 and has been renewed for a second season.
In India, Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon stream on JioHotstar. For more on long-running shows, see our series coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest Game of Thrones actor?
Jason Momoa, at an estimated $40 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. Among actors who stayed for all eight seasons, Peter Dinklage is the richest at about $25 million.
How much did the Game of Thrones cast earn per episode?
Celebrity Net Worth reports that Peter Dinklage earned about $1.1 million per episode in the final two seasons. The other top stars were reported to be paid at similar levels in those seasons.
What is Emilia Clarke’s net worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Emilia Clarke’s net worth at $20 million, making her the richest woman from the main cast.
Where can I watch Game of Thrones in India?
All eight seasons stream on JioHotstar in India, along with House of the Dragon.
Sources: Celebrity Net Worth: Peter Dinklage, Celebrity Net Worth: Jason Momoa, Wikipedia: House of the Dragon.
