Sophie Turner: Age, Height, Husband, Kids & Interesting Facts

Sophie Turner played Sansa Stark for about eight years. On screen, Sansa goes from a quiet noble kid to a person who can deal with tough politics. Off screen, the gap feels smaller than it might look at first.Turner grew up with cameras watching her. She later went through a divorce that got lots of media coverage. After that, she kept taking new roles and steering her career the way she wanted. Recently, she swapped out Winterfell for the Lara Croft films, where she is ready with two pistols.

Article Contents

• Sophie Turner Quick Facts
• Early Life and Background
• Game of Thrones and Breakout Fame
• Film, TV and Life After Westeros
• Personal Life
• Frequently Asked Questions

Sophie Turner Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Full Name	Sophie Belinda Turner
Date of Birth	February 21, 1996
Age	30 (as of September 2026)
Birthplace	Northampton, England
Nationality	British
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	2009-present
Breakout Role	Sansa Stark, Game of Thrones (2011-2019)
Notable Recent Work	Steal (Prime Video, 2026); Tomb Raider as Lara Croft (Prime Video, filming 2026)
Spouse	Joe Jonas (m. 2019; div. 2024)
Children	Two daughters, Willa and Delphine

Early Life and Background

Sophie Belinda Turner was born on February 21, 1996, in Northampton, England. She was raised in Chesterton, Warwickshire, not far away. She got into acting through the Playbox Theatre Company, which works with young people in drama. A teacher there noticed her talent early and encouraged her to stay with it. When she was 12, that push helped her land an audition for a new HBO fantasy show. The part she won ended up shaping the next ten years.

Game of Thrones and Breakout Fame

Turner landed the role of Sansa Stark on Game of Thrones. At first, Sansa was not the main focus inside House Stark. Over eight seasons, her story became something many viewers kept track of. Sansa moved away from her early ideals.

She grew into a survivor who lasted longer than many major characters on the show. For that work, Turner received an Emmy nomination in 2019. The category was Outstanding Supporting Actress. It also gave her a rare kind of experience. She got to grow as an actor while her character did the same thing, right there in front of everyone.

Film, TV and Life After Westeros

Turner didn’t run straight into big movie roles right after Game of Thrones ended. She had already been working in films while the show was still on. One of her well known parts was Jean Grey in Dark Phoenix for the X-Men series. After GOT, though, she chose projects that carried more feeling than sheer ticket sales. For example, she starred in ITV’s Joan as Joan Hannington, a real diamond thief. She also appeared in Trust, a psychological thriller, directed by Carlson Young.

She had two major roles after Game of Thrones by 2026. One was the Amazon Prime Video heist thriller Steal. The other was a new part as Lara Croft in Prime Video’s live action Tomb Raider series. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is behind that project, and it is still in production. You can also check her work list on Wikipedia as new credits get added.

Personal Life

Sophie Turner married Joe Jonas in 2019. They welcomed two daughters, Willa and Delphine. The relationship didn’t last. They separated in 2023, and the divorce wrapped up in 2024. After that, she spoke about what it was like to grow up as a child actor. She also talked about struggles with mental health. She pushed for better support for young performers, since public fame can be very isolating. At the moment, she is dating businessman Peregrine Pearson.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Sophie Turner?

She was born on February 21, 1996. In September 2026, she is 30.

Is Sophie Turner married?

No. She was married to Joe Jonas from 2019 until their divorce was finalized in 2024. They share two daughters, Willa and Delphine.

What is Sophie Turner working on now?

She is starring in Steal, an Amazon Prime Video crime thriller. It premiered in January 2026. She is also filming the main role of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider.

What was Sophie Turner’s role in Game of Thrones?

She played Sansa Stark across all eight seasons. That role led to an Emmy nomination in 2019.

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