What's the best thing about watching Game Of Thrones? Reading everything about it after you've watched it! We know a lot about the famous shows' characters: their likes and dislikes, their passions and fears, whether or not they're involved in an incestuous relationship, the number of dragons they possess, etc. The performances are so captivating that we often forget that Game of Thrones actors are real people beneath Cersei Lannister and Daenerys Targaryen. Often these famous actors and actresses have appeared in many other productions before their appearance on HBO's most popular series. And since we already know who's going out with who, now is the time to see how our beloved Game of Thrones cast looked when they were young (or in some cases - kids) in this 'then and now' photo compilation.

Take a look at this list, compiled by Bored Panda, and see if you can find your favorite GoT cast member before they arrived in Westeros. If you're yearning for more of Game of Thrones trivia - check our post on Game of Thrones Facts That You Probably Didn't Know.