Westeros Is Quietly Moving Into the MCU

If you ever wished Jon Snow could swing by the Avengers compound, Marvel has been granting that wish in pieces. The latest arrival is Finn Jones, and he brings the studio’s tally of Game of Thrones alumni to nine. Here is who they are and where you can spot them, based on The Direct’s report from October 15, 2026.

The Newest Addition: Finn Jones

Marvel confirmed at NYCC 2026 that Jones will return as Danny Rand, the Iron Fist, in Daredevil: Born Again Season 3. He appeared on stage with fellow Defenders stars Krysten Ritter and Charlie Cox. Mike Colter as Luke Cage rounds out the quartet, so the Defenders are reuniting.

There is a catch worth knowing: Jones played Iron Fist on Netflix, but this is his first Marvel Studios project. In Game of Thrones, he played Ser Loras Tyrell, the Knight of Flowers, across Seasons 1 to 6.

All 9 Game of Thrones Stars in the MCU

Actor	Game of Thrones Role	MCU Role	Project
Pedro Pascal	Oberyn Martell	Mr. Fantastic	The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Avengers: Doomsday
Hannah John-Kamen	Ornela	Ghost	Ant-Man and the Wasp, Thunderbolts, Doomsday*
Richard Madden	Robb Stark	Ikaris	Eternals
Emilia Clarke	Daenerys Targaryen	G’iah	Secret Invasion
Joseph Quinn	Koner	Johnny Storm	The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Doomsday
Peter Dinklage	Tyrion Lannister	Eitri	Avengers: Infinity War
Richard E. Grant	Izembaro	Classic Loki	Loki Season 1
Kit Harington	Jon Snow	Dane Whitman	Eternals
Finn Jones	Loras Tyrell	Iron Fist	Daredevil: Born Again Season 3

Who Has the Brightest MCU Future?

Pedro Pascal and Joseph Quinn are the biggest winners. Both joined in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and both return in Avengers: Doomsday. Quinn also appeared in only one Game of Thrones episode, so his rise is especially striking. Hannah John-Kamen is also growing in importance, from Ant-Man and the Wasp to Thunderbolts*, and she is linked to Doomsday too.

Who Is in Limbo?

Richard Madden: Ikaris flew into the sun at the end of Eternals, which leaves little room for a return.
Emilia Clarke: Secret Invasion was one of Marvel’s less-loved shows, so her future is unclear.
Kit Harington: Dane Whitman becomes the Black Knight in the comics, and a pairing with Mahershala Ali’s Blade was once possible. With that project on ice, his path is uncertain.

Why This Pattern Matters?

The overlap is not a coincidence. Game of Thrones gave Hollywood a huge pool of seasoned ensemble actors, and Marvel keeps drawing from it for characters who need gravitas. For fans, spotting a familiar Westeros face is half the fun. For the MCU, it is an easy way to bring in trusted talent.

What to Watch Next?

Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, and it should feature several actors from this list. Read our Avengers: Doomsday sneak peek for more, and learn about the franchise’s structure on Wikipedia. For more entertainment news, visit TechnoSports.