Beyond the Throne

Beyond the Throne is the first memoir to share behind-the-scenes stories of the perils and triumphs of Game of Thrones–from beloved performer Kristian Nairn,who played Hodor and became one of the most recognizable figures of the global television phenomenon. The story of an unlikely hero who fulfilled his destiny… Fans will be fascinated by Kristian Nairn’s experience on Game of Thronesfrom his unlikely audition to his on-the-job training as an actor to his ascendance as one of the most beloved and pivotal characters on the show. Nairn details the camaraderie that develops as the actors face the elements on setnot entirely unlike the ones their characters must endure on screenas well as the life-altering effects of worldwide stardom. Nairn’s personal story–raised by a single mother during the Troubles in Irelandcoming of age as a gay man in Lisburn and Belfastnavigating intoleranceand seeking out his scene–is an epicoften rollickingsometimes heartbreaking journey all its own. Nairn finds his voice and his confidence performing as a drag queen called Revvlonand eventually DJing at the legendary nightclub Kremlin. Through the pitfalls and revelations of his creative pursuitsNairn comes to understand who he really isand that he is enough–a message that will resonate for anyone who has struggled to find their place.