Andrew McClay is a former extra on Game of Thrones who gained considerable prominence for his depiction in the ' documentary. Director Jeanie Finlay said about McClay: âÂÂIâÂÂve found the heart of our film.â McClay first appeared as a Baratheon soldier in Season 5, who later becomes a Stark bannerman in Seasons 6, 7, and 8. McClay revealed in Game of Thrones: The Last Watch that his character's name across all 4 seasons was Aberdolf Strongbeard.