What is the relationship between Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner?

Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner played the on-screen sisters in Game of Thrones, Arya Stark and Sansa Stark respectively. The series, spanning eight seasons, required them to spend a significant amount of time together on set, fostering a deep bond between them. As a result, the off-screen camaraderie and comfort they share with one another translates on the celluloid.

Quick Answer: Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner don’t belong to the same family clan or have any familial connections with each other. They were co-stars on Game of Thrones playing sisters Arya and Sansa Stark, and are friends in real life.

Read more: Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner struggled to stay serious while filming the Arya-Sansa reunion scene

Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner early lives

Credits: Winkelmeyer/ BAFTA LA

Maisie and Sophie started their acting careers at a very young age of 12 and 13 respectively when they auditioned for Game of Thrones. It was their first big debut project together for the two of them. They had the unique experience of only being a year apart in age and living out their teenage years on screen. Turner has often stated the highs and lows of starting their careers so young, especially for a big-budget ensemble like Game of Thrones.

Growing Up Together on the sets of Game of Thrones

Credits: HBO

The two were reel sisters but were no less than real sisters as they always hung out together. On record, Turner said that “they didn’t socialize with anyone” but themselves as they both enjoyed each other’s company so much. Williams and Turner’s on-screen chemistry was a reflection of their off-screen friendship, as they grew closer over the years of filming.

Read more: Joe Jonas finally speaks up on his divorce from Sophie Turner

Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner’s matching tattoos

Credits: Getty Images

As an ode to their friendship Williams and Turner made the same tattoos to commemorate their friendship like many people mark their anniversary with a partner. Several rumors were floating around about the status of their relationship but the duo cleared the air and said that it is just platonic.

In an interview with Elle, Williams revealed that they like to remember the day that ultimately brought them together. And they got it inked onto their arms to remember forever. Williams said, “We always said that we wanted them so we got the date 07.08.09 on our arms because that’s the date that both of us found out we’d got our roles in Game Of Thrones”.

Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner nicknames for their friendship

Credits: Getty Images

Alongside their matching ink, Williams and Turner revealed that they have a nickname for their friendship. The name suggests the fun vibe of their dynamic and is called ‘Mophie’. It all started when Sophie Turner appeared on Nick Grimshaw’s show on BBC and asked her to reveal cringeworthy and embarrassing secrets about her BFF.

Williams explained that the first time she saw the name ‘Mophie’, it was about a brand of the phone case. Initially, she was skeptical about the brand name but eventually, she did like it as a way, to sum up her relationship with her best pal. The fans were delighted by this name and since then Mophie has been synonymous with them.

Beyond their work on “Game of Thrones,” Williams and Turner have continued to support each other’s endeavors. They’ve attended premieres, events, and parties together, showcasing their enduring friendship even after the conclusion of the show. As fans, we can only hope and pray for their return to celluloid and witness their amazing chemistry once again.

Read more: Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner struggled to stay serious while filming the Arya-Sansa reunion scene

 

If you have any important filming news about House of the Dragon, or if you want to collaborate with us or want to write for us, please drop us a message here.

 

Official House of the Dragon Merchandise