Christopher Catesby Harington (born 26 December 1986) is an English actor, better known by the stage name Kit Harington.
Born and raised in Acton, London. Harington studied acting at drama school, while starring in the National Theatre's adaptation of War Horse. His film debut was in Silent Hill: Revelation (2012). He has since appeared in films such as the romantic historical film Pompeii (2014), the computer-animated fantasy film How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) and the British drama film Testament of Youth (2014).