10 Most Underrated Performances In Game Of Thrones

Catelyn Stark is understandably not one of the most popular characters in the show. In addition to wrongly arresting Tyrion, she also instructed Brienne to return Jamie to King’s Landing which was not a smart move given that the two of them were soon taken prisoner.

Despite these foolish acts, however, Fairley brought plenty of depth to her character. Her scenes alongside Sean Bean were especially memorable, with both actors creating an authentic onscreen relationship.

Fairley’s acting prowess was also highly evident whenever Catelyn was with her children. Given this fact, the infamous Red Wedding in which Catelyn witnessed her eldest son being butchered in front of her was harrowing to audiences around the globe. No one who’s seen this scene will ever forget Catelyn’s scream of anguish and rage at the sight of her dead son.

Catelyn’s unwavering love for her family, therefore, was very much at the heart of what made Fairley such a fantastic screen presence.