Gemma Whelan
Actor · Writer
Born Apr 23, 1981 · Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK
Active 2009–present · 5′6″ (168 cm)
Gemma Elizabeth Whelan (born 23 April 1981) is an English actress and comedian known for portraying Yara Greyjoy in the HBO fantasy-drama series Game of Thrones.
Filmography
Spiked (2025) — Twinkles (voice)Dexter Procter (2025) — Mrs ProcterThanatosRecall Me Maybe (2025) — CassG.S.W. (2025) — DispatcherGame of Thrones (2011) — Yara GreyjoyThe End of the F***ing World (2017) — DC Eunice NoonThe Crown (2016) — Patricia CampbellStar vs. the Forces of Evil (2015) — Solaria Butterfly (voice)Killing Eve (2018) — GeraldineEmma. (2020) — Miss Taylor / Mrs. WestonInside No. 9 (2014) — Columbina, a MaidThe Wolfman (2010) — Gwen's MaidGentleman Jack (2019) — Marian ListerGulliver's Travels (2010) — Lilliputian RoseHorrible Histories (2009) — WriterWhite House Farm (2020) — Ann EatonPrevenge (2017) — LenThe Cleaner (2021) — LaraUpstart Crow (2016) — KateThe Tower (2021) — DI Sarah Collins · DS Sarah CollinsCristóbal Balenciaga (2024) — Prudence GlynnHetty Feather (2015) — Ida BatterseaDI Ray (2022) — DCI Kerry Henderson