15 Hidden & Surprising Facts About Game of Thrones That Will Blow Your Mind

Real Wolf Actor Many of the direwolves were played by real Northern Inuit dogs.(image via :google) Real Wolf Actor Many of the direwolves were played by real Northern Inuit dogs.(image via :google)

Arya’s Training Was Real Maisie Williams, who played Arya Stark, underwent real sword fighting lessons to make her scenes authentic.(image via :google) Arya’s Training Was Real Maisie Williams, who played Arya Stark, underwent real sword fighting lessons to make her scenes authentic.(image via :google)

Emilia Clarke’s Costume Secret Daenerys Targaryen’s wardrobe featured real animal fur, sourced sustainably. (image via :google) Emilia Clarke’s Costume Secret Daenerys Targaryen’s wardrobe featured real animal fur, sourced sustainably. (image via :google)

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Sansa’s Hair Symbolism Sansa Stark’s hairstyles changed to reflect her alliances and personal growth throughout the series.(image via :google) Sansa’s Hair Symbolism Sansa Stark’s hairstyles changed to reflect her alliances and personal growth throughout the series.(image via :google)

The Iron Throne is Uncomfortable The Iron Throne was intentionally designed to look uncomfortable, symbolizing the difficulty of ruling.(image via :google) The Iron Throne is Uncomfortable The Iron Throne was intentionally designed to look uncomfortable, symbolizing the difficulty of ruling.(image via :google)

Giant Prosthetic Hafthor Bjornsson, who played The Mountain, wore heavy prosthetics that added nearly 50 pounds to his weight during filming. (image via :google) Giant Prosthetic Hafthor Bjornsson, who played The Mountain, wore heavy prosthetics that added nearly 50 pounds to his weight during filming. (image via :google)

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The Targaryen Blonde Challenge Actors portraying Targaryens struggled with the iconic blonde wigs, which took hours to style. (image via :google) The Targaryen Blonde Challenge Actors portraying Targaryens struggled with the iconic blonde wigs, which took hours to style. (image via :google)

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George R.R. Martin's Cameo George R.R. Martin was originally supposed to cameo in the pilot episode but it was reshot and cut. (image via :google) George R.R. Martin's Cameo George R.R. Martin was originally supposed to cameo in the pilot episode but it was reshot and cut. (image via :google)