"But A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a different show than Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon- lighter and more comedic, yes, but also more concerned with the stories of everyday townsfolk than of kings and queens. One of those townsfolk in Ashford, where Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) has arrived to partake in a tourney, is Tanselle (Tanzyn Crawford), a Dornish puppeteer who entertains competitors - and catches Dunk's eye - with her vivid storytelling."
"Sparks fly during their awkward banter, especially after she tells him that boys used to mock her with the nickname "Tanselle Too-Tall." (Dunk's squire, Egg, played by Dexter Sol Ansell, later points out that they're "both gigantic.") Crawford, who admits to reading some discussion about her actual height online, is clear on her tall-person credentials. "I was like, No, please don't think I'm five-nine, " she says."
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms foregrounds everyday townsfolk with a rare Westerosi meet-cute in Ashford. Duncan the Tall notices Tanselle, a Dornish puppeteer, whose vivid storytelling entertains tourney competitors. In the episode "Hard Salt Beef," Duncan asks Tanselle to paint his shield, leading to awkward, charming banter that reveals her childhood nickname "Tanselle Too-Tall" and mutual stature noted by Egg as "both gigantic." The actress portraying Tanselle measures a full six feet and embodies a character who is quietly self-confident after experiencing mockery and ostracism for her height.
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