Maisie Williams

Maisie Williams was born Margaret Constance Williams on April 15, 1997, in Bristol, England. She grew up in a working-class family in the Clutton area of Somerset and began taking performing arts classes at Bath Dance College at age 11. With no previous professional acting experience, she auditioned for the role of Arya Stark in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and was cast at just 12 years old, beating out hundreds of other young actresses for the part that would define her early career.

“Game of Thrones” premiered in 2011 and ran for eight seasons until 2019, becoming one of the most-watched and culturally significant television series in history. Williams’ portrayal of Arya Stark, a fierce young noblewoman who trains to become a deadly assassin, earned her widespread acclaim and a devoted global fanbase. She received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2016 and won a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast. By the series finale, Arya had become one of the show’s most beloved characters.

Beyond Game of Thrones, Williams has pursued diverse projects. She starred in the superhero film “The New Mutants” (2020), appeared in the dark comedy series “Two Weeks to Live” (2020), and took on a role in Danny Boyle’s Sex Pistols biopic series “Pistol” (2022) as punk icon Jordan Mooney. She has also ventured into the tech world, co-founding the social media app Daisie in 2018, which was designed to help creative professionals connect and collaborate. While the app faced challenges, it demonstrated her entrepreneurial ambitions beyond acting.

With a net worth estimated at $6 million in 2026, Williams has earned her wealth primarily through her eight-season tenure on Game of Thrones, where her salary reportedly grew to approximately $175,000 per episode in the final seasons. She continues to take on acting roles in both film and television while exploring her interests in technology and the arts. Known for her down-to-earth personality and willingness to take creative risks, Williams has successfully navigated the transition from child star to adult actress.