Maisie Williams

Biography

Margaret Constance "Maisie" Williams, born on April 15, 1997, is a prominent English actress renowned for her compelling performances. She burst onto the acting scene in 2011 with her portrayal of Arya Stark, a pivotal character in HBO's acclaimed fantasy series, *Game of Thrones*, which ran from 2011 to 2019. Her remarkable work on the series garnered her critical acclaim and two Emmy Award nominations.

Williams has also showcased her talent across various television projects, including her role as Ashildr in the BBC's iconic series *Doctor Who* (2015), and starring in the British docudrama *Cyberbully* (2015). She took on a lead role in the comedy action miniseries *Two Weeks to Live* (2020) and depicted the legendary punk rock figure Jordan in the 2022 biopic *Pistol* about the Sex Pistols. Additionally, she lent her voice to Cammie MacCloud in the animated web series *Gen:Lock* (2019–2021).

Her film career began with *The Falling* (2014), earning her critical praise and several accolades. Williams continued to diversify her filmography with roles in *Mary Shelley* (2017), *Early Man* (2018), and *Then Came You* (2018). She made her stage debut in 2018 with *I and You* at London’s Hampstead Theatre, receiving positive reviews. In 2020, she starred in *The New Mutants* and the thriller *The Owners*. Beyond acting, Williams co-founded Daisie in 2019, a social media platform aimed at supporting emerging artists and creators.