Kristian Nairn played Hodor, Bran’s loyal and lovable bodyguard on Game of Thrones. Despite his limited vocabulary (he only said one word: “Hodor!”), Kristian Nairn conveyed many emotions through his facial expressions, body language, and physicality. Through interactions, he shows the character’s gentle giant nature, his unwavering loyalty, and his deep sense of protection. He also gave the role a sense of humor, making Hodor a beloved fan favorite.
Hodor Actor Kristian Nairn Praises the finale scene
Kristian Nairn shared his thoughts on the final season of Game of Thrones. Bran’s visions had foretold the destruction of King’s Landing, and Jaime and Cersei’s death was a part of that prophecy. The death of Jaime and Cersei marked a closure to the storyline of the Stark and Lannister families, which had been intertwined since the beginning of the series.
As Hodor was a loyal protector of the Starks, Kristian Nairn may have found this closure satisfying. He acknowledged that some fans were upset with the handling of Jaime and Cersei’s storyline. He specifically highlighted the poignant moment where Tyrion discovers the siblings amidst the rubble, calling it ‘art’. Kristian Nairn in his book Beyond the Throne: Epic Journeys, Enduring Friendships, and Surprising Tales explains,
“It didn’t shock me. I knew it was going to happen. I knew she was going to lose the plot. And I just thought there were some beautiful, beautiful scenes. People were upset because Jaime and Cersei weren’t put through, like, a mincer or something tragically awful.”
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Hodor’s love for Bran
In Hodor’s final scenes, Kristian Nairn’s performance is particularly poignant, where he sacrifices himself to save Bran and Meera. He is among the characters who have stayed with Bran most of the time and knows about the potential human threats to Bran amongst which are Jaime and Cersei. As Hodor, Kristian Nairn’s character had a special bond with Bran, and he may have appreciated how Bran’s powers contributed to the events leading to Jaime and Cersei’s demise.
“But look at that beautiful scene you had, almost like a Renaissance painting, where they’re lying in the rubble and Tyrion is walking through and finds them — my God, it’s art. It’s just art.”
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