The dossier
The lioness of King's Landing
Cersei Lannister views power as the only path to safety. She relies on deceit, intimidation, and explosive violence to destroy her enemies, fundamentally believing that anyone who isn't a Lannister is an enemy.
Lena Headey delivers a complex, layered performance, turning a potential caricature of evil into a deeply human, deeply damaged woman. Her sneers, wine-drinking, and quiet moments of despair are iconic.
She is the ultimate survivor of the Game of Thrones, continually outlasting rivals who underestimate her cruelty. Her journey from frustrated queen consort to absolute monarch leaves a trail of ash across the Seven Kingdoms.