'Game of Thrones' star Kristian Nairn (Hodor) comes out as gay in new interview

In a new interview with Game of Thrones fan website WinterIsComing.net, actor Kristian Nairn revealed that he's gay. This announcement came after the gay community was brought up in the interview, which led to the Hodor actor candidly revealing his sexual preference.

"I have some friends in the gay community, 'bears' as they're wont to call themselves, who hold you on a pretty high pedestal," the interviewer said.  "One good friend of mine (I've known since we were in the 5th grade together) says your bear following is 'extensive.' Is this something you're aware of?"

Clearly meant as more of a funny, interesting question, the interviewing got more than he bargained for when Nairn opened up.

"Well, in all honesty, when you talk about 'the gay community,' you are talking about MY community," Nairn said with a laugh. "I AM aware of it yeah, and I think it's really lovely. There's not a day that I don't get a few messages, but 99% or more are super sweet and nothing smutty at all! Again, it's a privilege, and I really mean that. I've never hidden my sexuality from anyone, my whole life in fact, and I've been waiting for someone to ask about it in an interview, cos it's not something you just blurt out. I've tried to lead the questions a few times, to no avail!"

So there you have it. The actor that plays Hodor on Game of Thrones is gay and came out in a very nice way. You can read more from this interview, which includes some questions on his successful DJ career and even World of Warcraft, right here!