Michelle Fairley Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026
Michelle Fairley is a Northern Irish actress best known for her portrayal of Catelyn Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones (2011–2013). A versatile performer with a strong background in theatre, she has built a career spanning stage, television, and film over more than three decades.
Michele Fairley was born on July 11, 1963, in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. She is approximately 63 years old. She is the second of six children born to Brian Fairley, a publican who owned Fairley’s Bar and several off-licences, and Theresa (or Teresa) Fairley, a nurse.
Michelle Fairley established herself as a stage actress in London with roles in productions including Oleanna at the Royal Court, Dancing at Lughnasa at the Old Vic, and Lady Macbeth. Her performance as Emilia in the Donmar Warehouse production of Othello earned her an Olivier Award nomination and helped lead to her casting in Game of Thrones.
She replaced Jennifer Ehle as Catelyn Stark (née Tully) in the HBO fantasy series, appearing in the first three seasons (2011–2013). The character’s arc, culminating in the “Red Wedding,” became one of the show’s most memorable storylines. She also played Mrs. Granger in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2.
Subsequent television work includes Ava Hessington in Suits (2013), Margot Al-Harazi in 24: Live Another Day (2014), roles in Rebellion, The White Princess, The Feed, and Marian Wallace in the Sky Atlantic series Gangs of London (2020–). Film credits include Philomena, In the Heart of the Sea, and Small Things Like These. More recent projects include Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story and the 2026 series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.
She continues to work in both British and international productions while maintaining strong ties to theatre.
Michelle Fairley Husband
Michele Fairley has never married. She ended a seven-year relationship in 2012 and has kept subsequent personal details private. She has no children and has spoken openly about never feeling the desire for motherhood, noting that she “missed the gene.”
Physical Appearance
Height
5’5″ (165 cm)
Hair Color
Dark brown
Eye Color
Blue
Build
Slim
Michelle Fairley Net Worth
Michelle Fairley’s estimated net worth is approximately $3 million according to Celebrity Net Worth and similar sources. Earnings have come primarily from television (notably Game of Thrones and subsequent series), film roles, and theatre work. Figures are estimates.
FAQs
How old is Michelle Fairley?
She was born on July 11, 1963 (most commonly reported), and is approximately 63 years old
Was she in Harry Potter?
Yes. She played Mrs. Granger (Hermione’s mother) in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
