Meet the animator behind Game of Thrones' dragons

Finally free to talk about his role in creating some of the most visually arresting scenes in Game of Thrones, animator Jonathan Symmonds tells Emmet Ryan that he’s ready to spread his own wings

Jonathan Symmonds, lead animator for Game of Thrones Picture: Fergal Phillips

After eight seasons and 73 episodes of waiting to see who sat on the iron throne at the end of Game of Thrones, viewers saw it melted by the fire breath of Drogon the dragon.

It was the proudest moment in his career for Jonathan Symmonds, but also one ...