The 16-year-old Brit actress told Vulture that it was crazy and really awkward for her, the New York Post reported. Williams, who plays the role of Arya Stark in the American fantasy drama, added that she just lit up so much that she buried her head games Of Thrones' star Maisie Williams says she took a role in the hit fantasy series so she could buy a new laptop computer. Maisie got her big acting break at the age of 12 when she was cast as Arya Stark in the show, and now aged 19 is in demand as a film and TV actress.