<Tr> <Th> Years active </Th> <Td> 2005--present </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Height </Th> <Td> 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) </Td> </Tr> <P> Gemma Elizabeth Whelan (born 23 April 1981) is an English actress and comedian, known for playing Yara Greyjoy in the HBO fantasy - drama series Game of Thrones . </P> <P> In addition to being an actress and comedian, Whelan is also a professional dancer specialising in the tap and jazz dance styles . She is a member of the dance troupe the Beaux Belles, based in London . She is also trained in musical theatre and has a mezzo - soprano singing voice . Whelan can speak conversational Spanish . She lives in London . In July 2017, she announced she is expecting her first child with husband Gerry . </P>

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