Sophie Turner, born Sophie Belinda Turner on 1996-02-21 in Northampton, England, is a British actress best known for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones and as Jean Grey in the X-Men film series. By 2026, she remains one of the most searched global actresses, with new projects in thrillers and heist dramas keeping her in the spotlight.
Sophie Turner grew up in a close-knit family in Northampton, England, with her mother Sally working as a nursery school teacher and her father Andrew managing a pallet distribution company. She attended The King’s High School for Girls in Warwick and began acting at a young age, joining the Playbox Theatre Company. Her breakthrough came in 2011 when she was cast as Sansa Stark in HBO’s Game of Thrones, a role she played until 2019. Her performance earned her critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination in 2019.
After Game of Thrones, Turner transitioned into films, starring in Another Me (2013), Barely Lethal (2015), and portraying Jean Grey/Phoenix in the X-Men series (2016–2019). In recent years, she has taken on diverse roles in thrillers and biographical dramas, including Joan (2023), where she played jewel thief Joan Hannington. By 2026, Sophie Turner continues to be a prominent figure in global cinema, balancing film projects with fashion appearances and advocacy work.