: Emilia Clarke is a British actress born on October 23, 1986, in London, England. She is globally celebrated for her iconic portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones (2011–2019), a role that earned her four Emmy Award nominations and made her one of the most recognised actresses in the world. She has also starred in Terminator Genisys, Me Before You, Last Christmas, and the Disney+ Star Wars series Secret Invasion. Known for her violet screen eyes, platinum wigs, and powerfully expressive face.