It’s been more than six years since Emilia Clarke last appeared on our screens as Daenerys Targaryen — the Mother of Dragons, Breaker of Chains, and (oft-disputed) Queen of the Game of Thrones universe. But over the weekend, fans got a surprise dose of Westerosi nostalgia thanks to her longtime onscreen protector, Iain Glen. The actor, who played the endlessly loyal (and endlessly heart-crushing) Ser Jorah Mormont, shared a mini reunion moment that instantly sent the fandom into a full-blown meltdown of joy.
Glen posted a sweet photo of himself and Clarke from the Liverpool Comic Con, smiling with their arms wrapped comfortably around each other, looking every bit like the beloved duo fans adored for eight seasons.
His caption was peak Ser Jorah energy: Warm, protective, and just self-deprecating enough to charm everyone in sight. “Too long since I last saw @emilia_clarke but nothing has changed,” he wrote. “She’s as lovely as ever. Maybe slightly younger! Thank you to the wonderful fans @comicconlpool for a great day.”
A Reunion Straight Out of Westeros
To say fans were delighted would be an understatement. Clarke and Glen’s onscreen partnership defined some of the most emotional arcs on Game of Thrones, with Glen’s Jorah serving as Daenerys’s steadfast confidant, guardian, and low-key hopeless romantic. Their dynamic was so powerful that even years after the finale aired, fans still refer to them as one of the show’s most “immortal screen couples.”
Seeing them together again—even outside of character—felt like a familiar hug to longtime viewers. In the photo, Clarke beams her signature bright smile, while Glen leans in close with the warmth and gentle energy that made his character so beloved. The image looks like it could’ve been taken between takes during the height of GOT fame, which is probably why fans reacted the way they did — with a whole lot of dragon-sized nostalgia.
And while it’s been years since Daenerys and Jorah shared the screen, their bond clearly carried over into real life. Glen’s caption about Clarke being “as lovely as ever” had fans swooning, while his joking observation that she may have gotten “slightly younger” only fueled the collective serotonin boost.
Fans Declare Them Their ‘Forever Favorites’
Naturally, the comments section of Glen’s post transformed into a digital lovefest. Fans spilled their feelings faster than wildfire, celebrating not just the reunion but the irreplaceable chemistry the two actors have always shared.
One fan gushed, “Love you ser Jorah,” while another declared, “Khaleesi one and only true love ❤️❤️❤️ Ser Jorah Mormont,” tapping into the emotional core of one of the show’s most enduring dynamics. Others were simply overwhelmed to see their favorites side by side again, sharing sentiments like “I love you two, I’m so happy about this reunion,” and calling them their “forever favourite characters in GOT” and “my favorites from GOT.” And in true Jorah-protecting-his-queen fashion, another fan added, “So lovely to see you protecting your Queen Iain,” proving that even offscreen, Glen still gives off that unmistakable loyal-knight energy.
While there’s no official reunion project in the works, this brief moment was enough to remind fans why the Clarke-Glen dynamic remains one of the most cherished in the Game of Thrones universe. Even years later, they’re still capturing hearts just by standing next to each other.