Daniel Porter (born 13 February 1992), known professionally as Daniel Portman, is a Scottish actor. He is best known for playing the role of Podrick Payne in the television series Game of Thrones (2012–2019). He has since appeared as Stuart in the Black Mirror episode "Loch Henry" (2023).
Early life Portman is the son of actor Ron Donachie and Fiona Biggar, and has a sister Naomi. He was born in Glasgow and grew up in Strathbungo on the city's Southside. He attended Shawlands Academy, where he played rugby and was named Head Boy. He then pursued a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Acting at Reid Kerr College in Paisley.
Career Portman has been acting since he was 16 years old. His first role was in the 2010 film Outcast, in which he starred as Paul. This was followed by a role in popular Scottish soap opera River City. His second film role was a small part in Scottish comedy The Angels' Share in 2012. It was announced on 24 August 2011 that he was cast as Podrick Payne in the award-winning HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones. He portrayed this role from the second season to the final season. He contributed vocals to a version of the track "Jenny's Song" that featured in the episode "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms".
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2010 Outcast Paul 2012 Sniper's pal 2015 Wasteland 26: Six Tales of Generation Y Ted 2016 Frank 2018 In the Cloud Max Kavinsky 2019 Robert the Bruce Aonghus Óg of Islay 2023 Betrayal Henry 2024 Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps Captain
Television Year Title Role Notes 2011 River City Darren 2012–2019 Game of Thrones Podrick Payne 35 episodes 2021 Vigil Chief Petty Officer Gary Walsh Miniseries2022 Anthony Miniseries Karen Pirie Colin Duff (young) 2 episodes 2023 Black Mirror Stuart Episode: "Loch Henry" 2025 Fear Brian Berwick 3 episodes
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