Emilia Clarke is revealing what she earned playing Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones.
The British actor, who became a global sensation across eight seasons, has disclosed details about her per-episode salary. According to NDTV Movies, Clarke opened up about the financial side of playing the Mother of Dragons.
For a role that launched her into Hollywood's upper ranks, the salary reflected her star power and the show's production scale. Clarke's Daenerys became one of television's most recognizable characters—from exiled princess to the woman who burned King's Landing in the final season.
The actor has been candid about her time on the show in recent years, discussing everything from her nude scenes to the emotional demands of playing such a layered character. Now Clarke is joining other GoT stars willing to discuss what the throne actually paid.
Clarke's revelation comes as fans continue to analyze the HBO series years after its final season. The actor herself had mixed feelings about how Daenerys's story concluded, but the compensation was substantial.
Her per-episode earnings confirm what many suspected: playing a leading role in premium television, especially one with the arc Daenerys had, comes with significant pay.
