Northern Irish actress

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Michelle Fairley is an actress from Northern Ireland. She is best known for playing Catelyn Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones (2011–2013). She has since appeared in the USA Network … Wikipedia
Factsheet
Born 1963 or 1964 (age 61–62)
Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Occupation Actress
Years active 1986–present
Factsheet
Born 1963 or 1964 (age 61–62)
Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Occupation Actress
Years active 1986–present
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Wikipedia
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Michelle Fairley - Wikipedia
1 month ago - Fairley appeared in a number of British television shows, including The Bill, Holby City and Casualty. Some of her earlier roles were as Cathy Michaels on ITV1's Inspector Morse in the episode titled "The Way Through the Woods", and as Nancy Phelan in Lovejoy in the episode 9 of Season 3 titled "Smoke Your Nose". She took over the role of Mrs. Granger from Heather Bleasdale (who had played Mrs. Granger in Chamber of Secrets) in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows films.
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Fandom
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Michelle Fairley | Harry Potter Wiki - Fandom
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Discussions

Michelle Fairley as Professor McGonagall
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actresses who could play Minerva McGonagall:
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Favorite fancasts so far: Michelle Fairley as McGonagall and Iain Glenn as Dumbledore
Subreddit for fans of the upcoming HBO Original ‘Harry Potter’ TV show, where magic meets television. Featuring instant news, lively discussions, speculation, and fan art; all focused on the upcoming TV adaptation of the beloved fantasy series. ... Michelle Fairley could perfectly portray ... More on reddit.com
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IMDb
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Michelle Fairley | Actress
September 17, 2024 - Known for: Game of Thrones, Philomena, In the Heart of the Sea
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Reddit
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r/HarryPotteronHBO on Reddit: Michelle Fairley as Professor McGonagall
July 26, 2024 - But Michelle Fairley for me is one of two exceptions because she was literally in one shot of the entire franchise. (Jamie Campbell Bower is my other one, cause he was in one shot and a photograph in “Deathly Hallows Part I”, and then one shot in the “Fantastic Beasts” movies.
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Instagram
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Michelle Fairley (@michellefairley) • Instagram photos and videos
15K Followers, 175 Following, 684 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Michelle Fairley (@michellefairley)
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Michelle Fairley Movies & TV Shows List | Rotten Tomatoes | Rotten Tomatoes
Though her stage successes rarely translated to bigger screen presence - her highest-profile project being her turn as Hermione's mother in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1" (2010) - that would change with her winning the role of ...
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FandomWire
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Catelyn Stark in Harry Potter? Wizarding World Character No One Remembers Is Played by Game of Thrones' Michelle Fairley
September 15, 2025 - She took over the fleeting role in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 from Heather Bleasdale, who previously played Mrs. Granger in Chamber of Secrets. Meanwhile, Michelle Fairley has an exceptional talent for playing strong, emotional, ...
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Michelle Fairley Harry Potter
November 2, 2025 - TikTok - trends start here. On a device or on the web, viewers can watch and discover millions of personalized short videos. Download the app to get started.
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ScreenRant
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A Year Before Its Debut, Game Of Thrones' Catelyn Stark Actress Was In Another Huge Fantasy Franchise
July 5, 2025 - It will be interesting to see how the HBO remake improves Harry Potter, as so many of these small but effective casting choices are part of why viewers still love the movies. Fairley gave her all to portraying Catelyn Stark in Game of Thrones, and her hard work quickly paid off.
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Times of India
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Katie Leung, Rege-Jean Page, Michelle Fairley: Harry Potter actors who also starred in Bridgerton
September 17, 2024 - Freddie Stroma made quite the mark ... in Hermione Granger in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'. Years later Stroma joined the cast of 'Bridgerton' as a Prince, a royal suitor to Daphne Bridgerton in season 1. Though his character ultimately loses Daphne’s heart to Simon, Stroma's portrayal as the prince sure left the ladies swooning and wanting more. ... Michelle Fairley, is best known in the wizarding world for her portrayal of Mrs Granger, Hermione’s ...
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Entertainment Weekly
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11 'Harry Potter' stars who joined the 'Game of Thrones' universe
September 23, 2022 - Jim Broadbent joined the Harry ... encounters at the Citadel. ... One year before she took on the role of Game of Thrones' Catelyn Stark, Michelle Fairley was making a brief but emotional appearance in a Harry Potter ...
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Catelyn Stark (Michelle Fairley) played Mrs Granger in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Imgur
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The Movie Database
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Michelle Fairley — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Michelle Fairley (born 11 July 1963) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She is best known for playing Catelyn Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones (2011–2013). She has since appeared in the USA Network series Suits (2013), the Fox series ...
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TV Tropes
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Michelle Fairley (Creator) - TV Tropes
October 16, 2025 - Michelle Fairley (born 17 January 1964 in Coleraine, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Irish actress, best known for her roles as Catelyn Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones, Dr.
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Fandom
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Michelle Fairley
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IMDb
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Catelyn Stark in Harry Potter? Wizarding World Character No One Remembers Is Played by Game of Thrones’ Michelle Fairley - IMDb
Catelyn Stark in Harry Potter? Wizarding World Character No One Remembers Is Played by Game of Thrones’ Michelle Fairley
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Famous Birthdays
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Michelle Fairley - Age, Family, Bio | Famous Birthdays
She became an actress while a member of the Ulster Youth Theatre, which she attended as a teenager. She portrayed Nancy Phelan in an episode of the show Lovejoy. In 2020, she began playing Marian Wallace in the TV series Gangs of London.
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WhatCulture.com
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14 Game Of Thrones Actors Who Were Also In Harry Potter – Page 3
July 14, 2020 - Although not part of the cast for the original pilot, Michelle Fairley replaced Jennifer Ehle and starred as Catelyn Stark throughout the first three seasons of the show. The ever-strong matriarch of House Stark, she loses Robb's trust when ...
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Fandom
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Michelle Fairley | Wizarding World Film Wiki
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