A fan-favourite star from Stranger Things took on a minor Game of Thrones role before becoming a household name
Joseph Quinn, known for his role in Stranger Things, had a minor part in HBO’s smash-hit fantasy series Game of Thrones, and fans are just now discovering this unexpected link.
The British actor is most recognised for his portrayal of the standout character Eddie Munson in the fourth series of Netflix’s popular supernatural horror drama.
He has since secured the iconic role of Johnny Storm, also known as the Human Torch, in Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps and will be playing George Harrison in the eagerly awaited four-part Beatles cinematic event.
However, before he became a familiar face, he played a small role in the seventh and penultimate season of Game of Thrones as Koner, a soldier loyal to House Stark.
In the episode titled The Spoils of War, Koner is seen guarding Winterfell’s gate alongside fellow soldier Henk (played by Danny Kirrane) when Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) arrives and insists on being let in, reports the Express.
The soldiers mock her and dismiss her, believing Arya to be dead, and instruct her to leave when she requests to see Jon Snow (Kit Harington), who they inform her is thousands of miles away.
Eventually, Arya manages to bypass the soldiers by warning them of severe repercussions if her sister and the castle’s head, Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner), learns of their refusal to let her in.
Koner and Henk argue over who will accompany her to Sansa, while Arya seizes the opportunity to sneak through the gates.
Viewers who haven’t watched the episode since its original broadcast in 2017 were left gobsmacked after a recent Reddit discussion jogged their memories about the Stranger Things actor’s early television role.
“I was today years old when I realized that Joseph Quinn (who plays Eddie in Stranger Things) was also in GoT!” one fan wrote.
Another viewer on X recently made the connection as well, writing: “Love when you go back to an older show and notice a now established actor in the start of their career.
“Joseph Quinn in Game of Thrones. Never realised he was in it.”
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Interestingly, Quinn’s episode was helmed by Matt Shakman, who would later go on to direct him in The Fantastic Four.
The actor has also featured in films including Gladiator II and Warfare, as well as BBC dramas Strike and Small Axe.
He’s set to return as the Human Torch in Avengers: Doomsday, which arrives in cinemas towards the end of 2026.
Stranger Things is available to stream on Netflix. Game of Thrones is available on Sky and NOW.
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