Kristian Nairn is an accomplished actor and internationally recognized DJ, known for his performances in television and music events worldwide. After his debut acting role as Hodor in HBO’s acclaimed fantasy series ‘Game of Thrones’ in 2011, a character he portrayed for 23 episodes until 2016, Kristian Nairn garnered widespread recognition. Prior to his acting breakthrough, Nairn established himself as an internationally recognized DJ, building a diverse musical background as a progressive house/trance DJ. He held a resident DJ position at Kremlin, a prominent gay club in Belfast, and performed alongside notable acts such as the Scissor Sisters.
His DJ engagements included performing at the prestigious BlizzCon Anniversary Party in 2016 and serving as an Associate Producer for the film ‘Treasure Trapped’ in 2014. In 2017, Nairn was a featured DJ for the first part of Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike concerts in Antwerp, further cementing his presence in the international music scene. He continued his acting trajectory with roles as Johnny in ‘The Appearance’ (2018), Thomas in ‘Robin Hood: The Rebellion’ (2018), and Wallace in an episode of ‘The Rookie’ (2018). That same year, he returned to BlizzCon to headline the closing festivities as a DJ.
More recently, Nairn took on a main role as Wee John Feeney in the acclaimed HBO Max series ‘Our Flag Means Death’, appearing across its run from 2022 to 2023, and also featured as Eoin in the film ‘Unwelcome’ in 2022. Kristian Nairn continues to expand his versatile career, most recently lending his voice talent as Crowley in the ‘Dungeon Masters’ Podcast Series in 2024. His sustained commitment to entertainment, blending his talents as both an accomplished actor and a internationally recognized musician across various platforms, underscores his marketability and distinctive appeal within the industry.