Maisie Williams is an English actress who gained widespread recognition for her role as Arya Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones (2011-2019), earning her two Emmy nominations. Her acting debut as Stark launched her career, and she continued to appear in various television series and films. She has played roles such as Ashildr in Doctor Who (2015), starred in Cyberbully (2015) and iBoy (2017), and took on the central character in Two Weeks to Live (2020). Additionally, she portrayed Jordan in the Sex Pistols biopic, Pistol (2022), and voiced Cammie MacCloud in the animated series Gen:Lock (2019-2021).
April 1997: Birth and Family Background
Maisie Williams was born in April 1997 in Bristol to Gary Williams and Hilary Frances. Her parents divorced when she was four months old, and she was raised by her mother and stepfather in Clutton, Somerset.
April 1997: Birth of Maisie Williams
Maisie Williams was born in Bristol, England in April 1997.
2011: Acting Debut in Game of Thrones
In 2011, Maisie Williams made her acting debut as Arya Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones.
2012: Early Career Awards and Emmy Submission
In 2012, Maisie Williams was submitted for an Emmy and won the Portal Award for Best Young Actor and Best Supporting Actress – Television.
2012: Role in The Secret of Crickley Hall and Other Appearances
In 2012, Williams appeared in the BBC series The Secret of Crickley Hall, a Funny or Die skit, and the film Heatstroke.
November 2013: BBC Radio 1 Teen Award
Williams received the BBC Radio 1 Teen Award for Best British Actor in November 2013.
2013: Corvidae Filming
Maisie Williams filmed the short film "Corvidae," a dark fairy tale, in 2013.
2013: Appearance in Up on the Roof
Williams appeared in the short film Up on the Roof in 2013.
August 2014: EWwy Award for Best Supporting Actress
In August 2014, Williams won the EWwy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Drama.
October 2014: Premiere of The Falling
The Falling, starring Maisie Williams, premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2014.
2014: Film Debut in The Falling
In 2014, Williams starred in her first feature film, The Falling.
January 2015: Cyberbully Release
Maisie Williams starred in the Channel 4 docudrama Cyberbully, which aired in January 2015.
April 2015: Theatrical Release of The Falling
The Falling was released theatrically in the UK in April 2015.
2015: Appearance in Doctor Who and Cyberbully
In 2015, Maisie Williams appeared in the BBC series Doctor Who as Ashildr and starred in the film Cyberbully.
2015: Always Campaign Speech
In 2015, Maisie Williams delivered a feminist speech at the launch of Always' "Like a girl" campaign.
2015: Empire Hero Award and Saturn Award
Williams received the Empire Hero Award and the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Series in 2015.
2016: Daisy Chain Productions Founded
Maisie Williams co-founded Daisy Chain Productions in 2016 with Dom Santry and Bill Milner. The company aimed to develop and produce UK-originated short films, features, and television dramas, with a focus on youth opportunities and talent development.
2016: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination
Williams was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2016.
2017: "Stealing Silver" Release
In 2017, Daisy Chain Productions released its first short film, "Stealing Silver," which Williams executive produced and starred in.
2017: Roles in iBoy and Mary Shelley
In 2017, Maisie Williams starred in the Netflix film iBoy and appeared in the film Mary Shelley.
2017: Film Roles in iBoy and Mary Shelley
Maisie Williams starred in the Netflix film iBoy and appeared in the film Mary Shelley in 2017.
April 2018: The New Mutants Initial Release Date
The film "The New Mutants," featuring Maisie Williams as Rahne Sinclair / Wolfsbane, was initially set for release in April 2018.
August 2018: Daisie Beta Launch
Maisie Williams co-developed and launched the beta version of Daisie, a social media app for artists and creators, in August 2018.
October 2018: Then Came You Premiere
The film "Then Came You," starring Maisie Williams, premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival on October 12, 2018.
November 2018: I and You Stage Play
From October 18 to November 24, 2018, Maisie Williams starred as Caroline in the play "I and You" at Hampstead Theatre in London.
December 2018: I and You Instagram Broadcast
Maisie Williams' play, "I and You," was broadcast for free on Instagram from November 30 to December 3, 2018.
2018: Steve Jones Memoir Publication
Steve Jones' memoir, "Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol," which served as the basis for the series "Pistol" in which Maisie Williams starred, was published in 2018.
2018: Stage Debut and Film Releases
Williams made her stage debut in I and You and appeared in the films Early Man and Then Came You in 2018.
2018: MTV Movie & TV Award Nomination
Williams was nominated for Best Performance in a Show at the MTV Movie & TV Awards in 2018.
May 2019: Conclusion of Game of Thrones
The final episode of Game of Thrones, featuring Maisie Williams as Arya Stark, aired in May 2019.
May 2019: Daisie Funding and User Growth
In May 2019, Daisie raised $2.5 million in seed funding and reached 100,000 users shortly after its public launch.
2019: Fashion Scene Emergence
Williams and Selby began appearing together on the fashion scene in 2019, often in coordinated outfits.
2019: TEDx Talk
Williams presented a TEDx talk in Manchester in 2019 titled "Don't strive to be famous, strive to be talented," introducing Daisie as a tool for artists.
2019: Daisie's Purpose Defined
In 2019, Williams emphasized Daisie's purpose as a tool for young artists to gain recognition and collaborate, allowing their work to speak for itself.
2019: Launch of Daisie Platform
Maisie Williams co-developed and launched the social media platform Daisie in 2019.
2019: Saturn Award and Further Nominations
In 2019, Williams won another Saturn Award and was nominated for MTV Movie & TV Awards and People's Choice Awards. She also received her second Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2019: Environmental Activism and Advocacy
In 2019, Williams expressed her environmental activism, citing Extinction Rebellion as an inspiration. She also supported various causes including anti-bullying, Black Lives Matter, Greenpeace, and WaterAid.
2019: Then Came You Release and Gen:Lock Voice Acting
In 2019, "Then Came You" was released nationwide, and Maisie Williams began voicing Cammie MacCloud in "Gen:Lock."
2019: End of Game of Thrones and Launch of Daisie
In 2019, the final episode of Game of Thrones aired. This same year, Williams co-launched the social media platform Daisie.
February 2020: Super Bowl Commercial
On February 2, 2020, Maisie Williams sang "Let It Go" in an Audi commercial aired during Super Bowl LIV.
March 2020: I and You Second Instagram Broadcast
The play "I and You," featuring Maisie Williams, had its second free Instagram broadcast during the last week of March 2020.
July 2020: Apple Ad Campaign
Maisie Williams featured in Apple's "Made in the UK" campaign for MacBook in July 2020.
August 2020: The New Mutants Theatrical Release
"The New Mutants" was released in theaters, with reduced capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in August 2020.
September 2020: Two Weeks to Live Release
The six-part dark comedy series "Two Weeks to Live," starring Maisie Williams, premiered in the UK on September 2, 2020.
October 2020: Contact Platform Launch
Williams became the Creative Strategist and advisor for Contact, a platform co-founded by her partner Reuben Selby, launched in October 2020. Contact connects creative professionals with clients, bypassing traditional agencies.
2020: BAFTA TV Award Nomination
Williams' performance in "The Long Night" episode of Game of Thrones was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award in 2020.
2020: Appearance in The New Mutants and The Owners
In 2020, Williams starred in The New Mutants and The Owners.
2020: Lead Role in Two Weeks to Live
In 2020, Williams played the central character in the miniseries Two Weeks to Live.
2020: Collaboration with Selby's Fashion Line
In 2020, Williams collaborated with Selby on his sustainable, genderless fashion line, which debuted at Paris Fashion Week.
2020: "Salvation Has No Name" Production Begins
Filming began in 2020 for "Salvation Has No Name," a stop-motion animation short film executive produced by Williams and Lowri Roberts. The film explores xenophobia and faith surrounding the refugee crisis.
April 2021: WWF Global Ambassador Appointment
Williams was appointed the World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) first global ambassador for climate and nature in April 2021.
April 2021: H&M Global Sustainability Ambassador
In April 2021, Maisie Williams became H&M's global sustainability ambassador. This partnership aimed to promote H&M's circular fashion model, encouraging recycling and reducing waste. However, it faced criticism from activists who accused H&M and Williams of greenwashing.
November 2021: Address at "The Green Planet" Premiere
In November 2021, Williams delivered the opening address at the premiere of David Attenborough's "The Green Planet" as WWF Global Ambassador.
November 2021: Gen:Lock Season 2 Premiere
The second season of the animated web series "Gen:Lock," featuring Maisie Williams as Cammie MacCloud, premiered on HBO Max on November 4, 2021.
2021: Frank Film Club Podcast Launch
Williams launched the podcast "Frank Film Club" in 2021 with Lowri Roberts and Hannah Marie Williams, focusing on film discussions and reviews.
2021: Voice Acting in Gen:Lock Concludes
Maisie Williams' voice acting role in the animated series Gen:Lock concluded in 2021.
May 2022: Casting in The New Look
In May 2022, Maisie Williams was cast as Catherine Dior in the Apple TV+ series "The New Look."
May 2022: Casting in Sinners vs Saints
In May 2022, it was announced that Maisie Williams was cast in the film "Sinners vs Saints."
2022: "Salvation Has No Name" Festival Screenings
"Salvation Has No Name" was set to be screened at festivals in 2022.
2022: Portrayal of Jordan in Pistol
Williams portrayed punk rock icon Jordan in the Sex Pistols biopic Pistol in 2022.
February 2023: Relationship with Reuben Selby Ends
Williams' relationship with Reuben Selby ended in February 2023.