Peter Dinklage Bestows Kit Harington’s Jon Snow Hilarious Nicknames, 7 Years After the Show Ended

Published 06/05/2026, 10:25 AM EDT

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Peter Dinklage recently summed up Kit Harington's Jon Snow with two perfectly wicked nicknames: 'Mr. Do the Right Thing' and 'Mr. Killjoy,' hilariously capturing the character's habit of choosing duty over fun at every turn. Brought to life by Harington, Jon Snow became one of television's most beloved heroes, evolving from Winterfell's overlooked outsider to the King in the North and a reluctant savior of the realm. Through heartbreak, betrayal, and impossible choices, his unwavering moral compass made him the emotional backbone of Game of Thrones.

And in true Peter Dinklage fashion, the affectionate roast landed with perfect precision, poking fun at Jon Snow's legendary seriousness while celebrating everything that made the character unforgettable.

Peter Dinklage's creative nicknames for Kit Harington's Jon Snow

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Seven years after saying goodbye to Westeros, Kit Harington and Peter Dinklage reunited for Variety's Actors on Actors, which immediately slipped back into the easy rhythm of old friends. The reunion prompted Harington to revisit his very first day on the Game of Thrones set, when his debut scene opposite the seasoned performer left him desperately trying to look like he knew what he was doing.

"Tyrion is a bit more fun than Mr. Killjoy. Mr. Do the Right Thing," With that line, Dinklage delivered a character assessment so sharp that it practically belongs in the show's official history books. The Emmy winner affectionately reduced Jon Snow's entire personality to a man whose favorite hobby was making responsible decisions while everyone around him was causing chaos.

The exchange grew even funnier when Harington recalled studying Dinklage's performance during those early filming days. Convinced that acting for the camera meant remaining completely motionless, the future King in the North could not understand why his co-star seemed so animated. Only later did he realize that Dinklage was not overdoing it; he simply knew what he was doing.

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Yes, Jon Snow may have been the cold-headed hero Peter Dinklage hilariously dubbed 'Mr. Do the Right Thing.' However, there is a reason audiences still adore him, even if Kit Harington remains far less enthusiastic about Game of Thrones' final chapter.

Why Jon Snow is still well-loved

Jon Snow's appeal has never come from being the loudest or most charismatic figure in Game of Thrones. Instead, audiences gravitated toward his unwavering sense of honor in a world where betrayal was practically a currency. Whether facing political intrigue or an army of the dead, the Stark successor repeatedly chose duty over personal gain, even when those decisions cost him dearly.

His reserved nature also resonated because it felt earned rather than artificial. Growing up as an outsider in Winterfell forced Jon Snow to carry rejection quietly, and life at the Night's Watch only strengthened that emotional discipline. Fans saw a man who endured loss, humiliation, and impossible responsibility without allowing bitterness to define him, making his stoicism feel more like resilience than detachment.

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Just as importantly, Jon Snow never chased power for its own sake. He earned loyalty by fighting alongside his people rather than ruling above them, transforming an overlooked outcast into a trusted leader. That combination of humility, sacrifice, and moral conviction explains why audiences still admire the character today, even if Peter Dinklage can still make everyone laugh with his nicknames for Jon Snow.

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