Published on 22 Oct, 11:28

Peter Paul Loughran: The Man Who Married Game of Thrones’ Cersei

Peter Paul Loughran is an Irish hairstylist, musician, and photographer. Most people know his name because he was married to actress Lena Headey, who played Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones. He did not work on the show himself. A lot of what is written about Peter Paul Loughran online is repeated without proof, so this article sticks to what reliable reports support. It also says clearly when a detail is unknown.

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Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Full name	Peter Paul Loughran
Profession	Hairstylist, musician, photographer
Nationality	Irish (as reported)
Date of birth	57 years old
Known for	Former husband of actress Lena Headey
Marriage	2007
Divorce filed	July 20, 2012
Divorce settled	2013 (as reported)
Child	One son, Wylie Elliot (born March 31, 2010)
Reported businesses	Peter Paul Hair, Peter Paul Inc.
Court dispute	Legal fees request reported in December 2016
Game of Thrones role	None
Net worth	No reliable figure available

Who Is Peter Paul Loughran?

Peter Paul Loughran is not a celebrity in the usual sense. He has no major film or TV credits, and he rarely gives interviews. Public interest in him comes mainly from his marriage, and most news coverage focuses on two events: the 2012 divorce filing and a 2016 court dispute over legal fees.

Because he keeps a low profile, there are few solid sources about his life. That is why many websites disagree on basic facts, including his age. This article marks unconfirmed details clearly.

Background and Early Life

Early news reports described him as a musician from Ireland. That is about all that can be said with confidence.

His exact birthplace, parents, siblings, and education are not reliably documented. Many websites say he was born in 1969, which would make him about 57 today. However, these sites appear to copy each other, and no news report or official record backs up the date. A few other sites give a different year, so his age should be treated as unconfirmed.

His Career in Hairstyling, Photography and Music

According to profiles of him, Loughran worked as a hairdresser in the United Kingdom for about ten years. He then moved to the United States. In Los Angeles, he reportedly opened a salon called Peter Paul Hair around 2011 and started a company named Peter Paul Inc. The company is said to have mixed hairstyling with photography and creative projects.

He is also often described as a musician. However, there is little reliable information about albums, concerts, or a music project of his own. It is also unclear whether he still works in these fields. No recent, verified updates about his career were found.

Meeting and Marrying Lena Headey

Loughran married Lena Headey in 2007. In an interview reported by news outlets, Headey said it felt like love at first sight when she met him. Accounts of exactly where and how they met vary, and they are not confirmed.

The marriage took place before Game of Thrones began airing in 2011. That means he married her before she became globally famous.

Welcoming Their Son, Wylie

The couple has one son, Wylie Elliot, born on March 31, 2010. Reports do not mention any other children from this marriage.

Wylie is a minor, so few details about him are public. This article does not share more than the basic facts.

Separation and Divorce

Lena Headey filed for divorce on July 20, 2012, in Los Angeles. The reason listed was irreconcilable differences, a common legal phrase that does not point to one specific cause.

Neither Headey nor Loughran has publicly explained why the marriage ended. Some websites guess that her busy work schedule played a part, but there is no proof of this.

The divorce was settled in 2013, and reports say the two shared custody of their son afterward.

The 2016 Custody Dispute

In December 2016, TMZ reported that Loughran had filed court papers in a custody dispute. In them, he asked the court to make Headey pay about $40,000 of his legal fees. He said he was out of work and could not afford the costs himself. He also claimed in the papers that she earned more than $1 million per episode of Game of Thrones.

At the time of that report, the judge had not ruled on the request. A final result could not be found in reliable sources. It is also important to remember that court filings show only one side’s claims. The pay figure was his statement and was not confirmed by Headey.

Is He Connected to Game of Thrones?

No. Peter Paul Loughran did not act in, write for, or work on Game of Thrones. His only link to the show is through his marriage to Lena Headey, who played Cersei Lannister from 2011 to 2019.

The confusion is common because search results often mix his name with the show. Some websites also describe him as part of the Game of Thrones world, which is not accurate.

Conclusion

Peter Paul Loughran is an Irish creative professional who became widely searched because of his marriage to Lena Headey. Reliable reports confirm his 2007 marriage, the birth of his son in 2010, the divorce filing in 2012, and the 2016 court dispute over legal fees. He has no connection to Game of Thrones beyond his marriage. Many other details found online are unconfirmed, so it is wise to treat them with care.