Daniel Portman (born 13 February 1992) is a Scottish actor. He is best known for his role as Podrick Payne in the HBO series Game of Thrones.Portman, son of actor Ron Donachie, was born in Glasgow and raised in Strathbungo. He attended Shawlands Academy, where he was Head Boy in his final year and played rugby for the school.[citation needed] He earned an HNC in acting and performing at Reid Kerr College in Paisley