The Hottest Women From Game Of Thrones

CHARACTER: Talisa Maegyr is a unique character who originally was not present in the books on which "Game of Thrones" was based but an important recurring character nonetheless. Talisa works as a healer on battlefield of the War of the Five Kings.

BACKGROUND: Spanish actress Oona Chaplin has acting in her blood as the granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin . Her early work consisted of stage acting, which led her to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. In the years since, Chaplin has appeared in television roles such as on "The Hour" and in the BBC series "Sherlock."

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CHARACTER: Hailing from Lorath, Shae is the young prostitute serving Tyrion Lannister. Tyrion initially confines Shae but later makes her the handmaiden to Sansa.

BACKGROUND: Prior to appearing on "Thrones," Sibel Kekilli earned acclaim in her native Germany for work on the 2004 movie "Head-On" and 2010 drama "When We Leave." More recently, she accepted a regular role on the crime drama "Tatort."

CHARACTER: Eastern priestess Melisandre of Asshai serves as an advisor to Stannis Baratheon. She uses her ability to see the future to predict that Stannis will be the one to lead the people of Westeros to R'hllor, but her influence on Stannis, including sexually, is not welcomed by all.

BACKGROUND: Actress Carice van Houten has earned Golden Calf awards at the Netherlands Film Festival for her work on the TV movie "Suzy Q," in the 2001 film "Undercover Kitty" and in the 2006 World War II movie "Black Book." Additionally, she's been honored for her roles in "De Gelukkige Huisvrouw" and "Black Butterflies."

CHARACTER: The red-haired stunner Ros works as a prostitute in a brothel outside of Winterfell before moving to King's Landing to work at a brothel owned by Littlefinger. The beauty is a favorite for many of the "Thrones" characters, especially Grand Maester Pycelle.

BACKGROUND: Prior to showing her sex appeal to "Thrones" viewers, English actress Esmé Bianco performed in neo-burlesque and cabaret shows, plus worked as a lingerie model in England. She's also worked in film appearing in the 2008 movie "Chemical Wedding" and the 2010 film "The Big I Am."

CHARACTER: Sansa Stark is the eldest daughter of Eddard Stark and was once betrothed to Joffrey Baratheon. The betrothal was broken and Sansa is now a captive at King's Landing.

BACKGROUND: This is Sophie Turner's first role.