Before the dragons and iron thrones, there were knights whose hearts teemed with laughter and storms coloring their fate. HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the latest Game of Thrones prequel, has the fandom abuzz not only for its rich medieval world-building but for the stars who bring these knights to life. The exuberant Lyonel Baratheon, the Laughing Storm, often wins the race for popularity to reach millions of hearts. 

In a story where enemies are at odds with his humor, a very powerful actor's charm connects the irony, inviting viewers into the very world of Daniel Ings.

Daniel Ings is a British actor born in 1985 whose versatile screen presence ranges from sharp comedy to grounded drama. He trained in theatre studies at Lancaster University, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and the National Youth Theatre. The start of his on-screen career goes back to the early 2000s. Over the course of nearly two decades, he has built a reputation as a go-to character actor, recognized for his witty repartee and subtle acting in TV, film, and on stage.

Ings has been part of a considerable number of globally-renowned fan-favorite TV series, iconic movies, and blockbuster franchises. In 2014, he starred in the romantic comedy series Lovesick on Netflix as Luke Curran. In addition, he has worked on series such as Psychoville, I Hate Suzi, The English Game, The Café, and W1A. 

Most notably, he has starred in The Crown as Commander Mike Parker, and later on, he appeared in Sex Education, The Gold, Black Mirror, and the Netflix adaptation of The Gentlemen as the lead, Freddy Horniman. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Marvels, and Eddie the Eagle are also among the film credits he holds. 

Daniel Ings' slate is now booked and busy with his upcoming appearances in Star Wars: Starfighter as well as Prima Facie, both of which are in post-production. However, at the moment, Ings is relishing all the love for enchanting millions of viewers with his interpretation of Lyonel Baratheon in the ongoing series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

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Wondering what makes Lyonel Baratheon stand apart from a crowd of knights and nobels?

In HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Daniel Ings plays the part of Ser Lyonel Baratheon, although not a central character, still well-known in the vast landscape of Westeros. Ings, as part of the large cast, injects charm and vigor into a character that demands a boisterous and playful personality in the face of honor.

Lyonel Baratheon, or rather the Laughing Storm, is the next in line to House Baratheon of Storm’s End and is considered a knight in the Kingdoms of the Seven. In the books, he is first mentioned in The World of Ice & Fire and appears in The Hedge Knight.

Although the chorus of his laughter could always be heard even in the midst of fierce battles, Lyonel is an unbeatable warrior with a remarkable spirit. Viewers may enjoy watching him laughing his heart out at his opponents on the battlefield.

Set in a century before the events of Game of Thrones, Baratheon is portrayed as both a strong man in tournaments and a possible friend to Dunk. With Lyonel Baratheon, Daniel Ings makes a loud entrance, becoming a source of warmth in the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms saga, entrusted with a stellar cast. 

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