Kit Harington

Kit Harington is a British actor best known for playing Jon Snow in the HBO fantasy series *Game of Thrones* (2011–2019).

The role—a brooding, honor-bound warrior—made him internationally recognizable.

He has since appeared in films and stage productions, though Jon Snow remains his defining role: He's got that Kit Harington look—dark curls, perpetual intensity.

acting

filmography

Listed screen credits

star · screen · cinema · audition · blockbuster · cast · ensemble · credits · leading · feature

theatre

stage

Raised performance platform

thespian · costume · dramaturgy · proscenium · audience · curtain · backstage

heartthrob

handsome

Attractive in appearance

  • charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
  • dreamyVague and pleasantly distracted
  • crushCompress with force

swoon · curls · brooding · smoldering · dashing · GQ · Vogue · sexiest · idol · romantic

GameOfThrones

Winterfell

  • WesterosFantasy realm setting
  • WallInherited family designation

Stark

British

London

England's capital city

Worcestershire · Lancaster · teatime

Opposites
Game of Thrones casting

Kit HaringtonEmilia Clarke

Peter Dinklage

fantasy hero archetype

Kit HaringtonAndy Serkis

Ralph Fiennes · Adam Driver

acting style and persona

Kit HaringtonJim Carrey

Will Ferrell · Ryan Reynolds · Chris Pratt · Jack Black · Seth Rogen

Family

kit, kits, harrow, harrows, harrowed, harrowing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G