The new series of Game of Thrones starts this Sunday, 14 April. But one of the show’s stars has already lifted his name into the headlines. Hafthor Björnsson, who plays The Mountain in the hit series, won Europe’s Strongest Man this past weekend. This means Björnsson has now lifted the European title on five occasions. Coupled […]

7 years ago

He is almost as terrifying in real life. Almost. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, also known as The Mountain, also known as The Scariest Character From Any Television Show Ever, has just confirmed his status as World’s Strongest Man, again. In a video posted on his own Instagram account, he can be seen lifting what he claims […]

7 years ago

The Game of Thrones actor and World’s Strongest man competitor posted this four-set circuit to his Instagram page

8 years ago

The real-life version is considerably less terrifying, honest. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, arguably best known for his skull-crushing skills as The Mountain on Game of Thrones, is hitting up the capital this week. The new World’s Strongest Man is due over on Thursday 24 May at 1pm, where the imposing Iceland native will meet and greet […]

8 years ago

Just watching him do it is enough to make us break into a sweat. Anyone who has ever set eyes on Game of Thrones will know that Gregor Clegane, AKA The Mountain, is arguably most physically intimidating character (human character, at least) in the history of TV. The nickname wasn’t given to him for no […]

8 years ago

This is a little odd, you guys.

9 years ago