Lista de personajes de Canción de hielo y fuego

Este artículo trata sobre las novelas. Para los personajes principales de la serie de televisión, consulte la Lista de personajes de Game of Thrones .

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George RR Martin 's Canción de hielo y fuego novelas cuentan con un elenco considerable de caracteres. La serie sigue tres tramas entrelazadas: una guerra dinástica por el control de Westeros por parte de varias familias; la creciente amenaza de los Otros sobrehumanos más allá de la frontera norte de Westeros; y la ambición de Daenerys Targaryen , la heredera exiliada de la dinastía gobernante anterior. Las Grandes Casas de Westeros representan los Siete Reinos forjados en todo el continente: el Norte, las Islas del Hierro, el Valle de Arryn, Westerlands, Stormlands, Reach y Dorne. Un enorme Muro de hielo y magia antigua separa los Siete Reinos del área en gran parte no cartografiada en la parte más al norte del continente.

Cada capítulo está narrado en el punto de vista limitado en tercera persona a través de los ojos de un solo personaje. Comenzando con nueve personajes POV en A Game of Thrones (1996), un total de treinta y uno de esos personajes han narrado en el transcurso de los primeros cinco volúmenes de la serie.

Casa Stark

Escudo de la Casa Stark

La Casa Stark es una de las Grandes Casas de los Siete Reinos y la casa principal del Norte . Su sede está en Winterfell , uno de los castillos más antiguos de los Siete Reinos. Su escudo de armas muestra un lobo gris corriendo sobre un campo blanco, y sus palabras son Winter is Coming . A los bastardos nacidos en el Norte se les da el apellido "Nieve". La Casa Stark había gobernado como los Reyes en el Norte durante miles de años hasta que la Casa Targaryen conquistó Westeros, después de lo cual los Stark fueron conocidos como los Señores de Winterfell y los Guardianes del Norte. Por apreciar el honor y la devoción al deber, la Casa Stark es la más cercana de las casas nobles al heroísmo.

En el transcurso de las novelas, los Stark se dispersan por la Guerra de los Cinco Reyes, y el destino de la Casa sigue siendo incierto, ya que la mayoría de los personajes creen que todos los hijos legítimos de Stark están muertos.

vtmiDescendientes de Rickard Stark
Rickard [a] Lyarra [b] Brandon [a] Catelyn Tully [c] Eddard [a] Lyanna [a] [d] Benjen [a] Robb [c] Jeyne Westerling [e] Sansa [c] Tyrion Lannister [f] Arya [c] Brandon [c] Rickon [c] Jon Snow [c] [d]
Notas: Martin, George RR (1996). "Capítulo 4: Eddard". Juego de tronos . págs. 36–45. ISBN 978-0-553-89784-5. Martin, George RR; García Jr., Elio M .; Antonsson, Linda (2014). "Apéndice: Linaje Stark". El mundo de hielo y fuego . ISBN 978-0-553-80544-4. Martin. "Apéndice: Casa Stark". Juego de tronos . págs. 785–786. En la serie de televisión Game of Thrones , se revela que Jon es el hijo de Rhaegar Targaryen y Lyanna. Martin, George RR (2000). "Capítulo 14: Catelyn". Una tormenta de espadas . págs. 192-193. ISBN 978-0-553-89787-6. Martin, George RR (2000). "Capítulo 28: Sansa". Una tormenta de espadas . págs. 382–393. ISBN 978-0-553-89787-6.

Familia

Eddard Stark

Artículo principal: Ned Stark

Eddard "Ned" Stark es el Señor de Winterfell y Guardián del Norte, y brevemente se desempeña como Mano del Rey de Robert Baratheon. Es ejecutado, por orden de Joffrey, en los escalones del Gran Septo de Baelor.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO , es interpretado por Sean Bean . Robert Aramayo y Sebastian Croft han interpretado versiones más jóvenes del personaje en flashbacks.

Catelyn Stark

Artículo principal: Catelyn Stark

Catelyn Stark es la Dama de Winterfell , esposa de Lord Eddard Stark y madre de sus hijos Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran y Rickon. Ella es la hija de Lord Hoster Tully de Riverrun; sobrina de Ser Brynden Tully (también conocido como el legendario "Blackfish") y hermana de Lysa Arryn del Valle y de Edmure Tully .

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, Michelle Fairley la interpreta .

Robb Stark

Artículo principal: Robb Stark

Robb Stark es el hijo mayor de Eddard y Catelyn Stark , y el heredero de Winterfell. No es un personaje de POV, pero aparece en los capítulos de POV de los miembros de su familia en las tres primeras novelas de la serie.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Richard Madden .

Sansa Stark

Artículo principal: Sansa Stark

Sansa Stark es la segunda hija y la hija mayor de Eddard y Catelyn Stark . Ella sirve como personaje de POV durante 24 capítulos a lo largo de A Game of Thrones , A Clash of Kings , A Storm of Swords y A Feast for Crows . Sansa se presenta como bella y recatada.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretada por Sophie Turner .

Arya Stark

Artículo principal: Arya Stark

Arya Stark es la tercera hija y la hija menor de Eddard y Catelyn Stark . Ella sirve como personaje de POV durante 33 capítulos a lo largo de A Game of Thrones , A Clash of Kings , A Storm of Swords , A Feast for Crows y A Dance with Dragons . Hasta ahora, ella es el único personaje que aparece en los 5 libros como un personaje POV.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretada por Maisie Williams .

Bran Stark

Artículo principal: Bran Stark

Brandon "Bran" Stark es el segundo hijo y el cuarto hijo de Eddard y Catelyn Stark . Se desempeña como narrador en tercera persona de veintiún capítulos en Juego de tronos , Choque de reyes , Tormenta de espadas y Danza de dragones . En Juego de tronos , ve a la reina Cersei y a su hermano Jaime Lannister cometiendo incesto., y Jaime empuja a Bran desde la ventana para mantener la relación en secreto. Bran sobrevive, pero pierde el uso de sus piernas. Mientras está en coma, Bran sueña con un cuervo de tres ojos. Lentamente, se desarrolla la capacidad de asumir su lobo conciencia de verano, haciendo de él un wargo o cambiapieles . Después de que su hermano mayor Robb sea ​​coronado Rey en el Norte , Bran se convierte en el heredero de Robb y el Señor de Winterfell en funciones. En Choque de reyes , Jojen Reed le enseña a Bran cómo usar correctamente su telepatía y lo dirige más allá del Muro . En Danza de dragones , Bran conoce al cuervo de tres ojos: un alias del último clarividente entrenado.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, Isaac Hempstead Wright lo interpreta . ^{[S 1] [S 2]}

Rickon Stark

Artículo principal: Rickon Stark

Rickon Stark es el hijo menor de Ned Stark y tiene tres años en A Game of Thrones . ^[1] Cuando Theon Greyjoy captura Winterfell en Choque de reyes , Rickon se esconde en las criptas. Después de que Invernalia es saqueada, él y la salvaje Osha viajan por el norte . ^[2] En A Dance with Dragons , se dice que está en una isla de caníbales, presumiblemente Skagos. ^[3]

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Art Parkinson . ^{[S 1] [S 3]}

Jon Snow

Artículo principal: Jon Snow (personaje)

Jon Snow fue criado como el hijo ilegítimo de Ned Stark y sirve como personaje de punto de vista en 42 capítulos a lo largo de Juego de tronos , Choque de reyes , Tormenta de espadas y Danza de dragones . Él comparte los valores de honor de la familia Stark y trata de mantenerse moralmente correcto y honesto, incluso cuando se ve obligado a actuar de otra manera. Se teoriza que es el hijo de Lyanna Stark, la hermana de Ned Stark y Rhaegar Targaryen.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Kit Harington .

Benjen Stark

Benjen Stark es el hermano menor de Ned Stark y primer guardabosques de la Guardia de la Noche. Aparece brevemente al comienzo de A Game of Thrones , primero en Winterfell y luego en el Muro en Castle Black, donde viaja con su sobrino bastardo Jon Snow . Benjen es enviado en una misión a las tierras más allá del Muro para buscar a un grupo desaparecido, pero él y sus hombres también desaparecen. Los cuerpos de dos de sus hombres se encuentran más tarde y se llevan de regreso al Castillo Negro; reaniman como seres no muertos y matan a varios hombres antes de ser destruidos, pero aún no se ha encontrado ningún rastro de Benjen.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Joseph Mawle .

Lyanna Stark

Lyanna Stark era la hermana menor y única de Eddard Stark , ^[4] y había fallecido durante 14 años al comienzo de A Game of Thrones , pero se menciona en todos los libros publicados de la serie. Murió a la temprana edad de 16 años, se decía que era hermosa por todos los que la conocían como "una niña-mujer de incomparable belleza", ^[5] testaruda y "tenía un toque de" la legendaria "sangre de lobo" de Stark. , y fue uno de los mejores jinetes del norte. Estaba comprometida con Robert Baratheon , quien estaba profundamente enamorado de ella, ^[5] aunque no estaba impresionada por la reputación de infidelidad de Robert.. Las historias de su vida se cuentan principalmente a través de las palabras de Eddard Stark y Meera Reed (a través del capítulo del punto de vista de Bran Stark ), con algunos comentarios de pasada de otras personas como Barristan Selmy , Cersei Lannister , Roose Bolton y Kevan Lannister .

Durante el Torneo en Harrenhal, el mayor torneo en la historia de Westerosi, Lyanna fue elegida por el eventual campeón de las justas , el Príncipe Heredero Rhaegar Targaryen , como la "Reina del Amor y la Belleza" del torneo. Debido a que Rhaegar ya estaba casada y Lyanna era una doncella comprometida con Robert Baratheon, el cortejo de Lyanna por parte de Rhaegar se consideró un escándalo escandaloso en ese momento. Un año después, se dice que Rhaegar la secuestró y la violó, lo que desencadenó una guerra civil que resultó en el derrocamiento de la Casa Targaryen . Al final de la guerra, Eddard y seis de sus compañeros se aventuraron a la Torre de la Alegría dentro de Dorne., donde Lyanna estaba ubicada y custodiada por tres de los caballeros de la Guardia Real más prominentes: la "Espada de la Mañana" Ser Arthur Dayne, Ser Oswell Whent y el "Toro Blanco" Ser Gerold Hightower (comandante en jefe de la Guardia Real). Después de una feroz escaramuza que mató a todos excepto a Eddard y su amigo cercano Howland Reed , Eddard entró en la torre y encontró a Lyanna muriendo en un lecho de sangre. Antes de morir, le pidió a su hermano Eddard que le hiciera una promesa, algo que Eddard consideró como un precio que pagó y que lo atormentó días y noches durante 14 años. Eddard luego lleva su cuerpo a casa, para ser sepultado en la cripta de Winterfell, e instala una estatua de piedra a su semejanza frente a su sarcófago. Cuando regresa, también trae a un niño recién nacido llamado Jon Snow., quien dice que es su propio bastardo por una mujer llamada Wylla. Aunque Jon Arryn persuadió a Robert para que se casara con Cersei Lannister , Robert llora mucho a Lyanna durante más de una década, lo que provocó una gran tensión en su matrimonio con Cersei.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO , Lyanna es interpretada por Cordelia Hill en la infancia y Aisling Franciosi durante su adolescencia.

Jeyne Westerling

Jeyne Westerling es la hija mayor de Lord Gawen Westerling of the Crag, un abanderado de Westerlands de la Casa Lannister . Conoce a Robb Stark cuando es herido y se enamora de él durante su convalecencia. Se casa con ella al día siguiente para preservar su honor, rompiendo al hacerlo un contrato matrimonial con la Casa Frey . Después de la partida de Robb hacia los Gemelos, Jeyne permanece en Riverrun y no es testigo de la masacre. Después de la Boda Roja, se le concede un perdón real. En A Feast for Crows , ella está de luto abiertamente y aparece por última vez cabalgando hacia Casterly Rock como una prisionera política.

Durante la Comic Con de San Diego 2014 , George RR Martin declaró que Jeyne Westerling aparecerá en el prólogo del sexto libro, The Winds of Winter , pero no reveló si ella sería el personaje prólogo de POV.

En la adaptación televisiva, el personaje se adaptó a Talisa Maegyr , una curandera noble de Volantis que se enamora de Robb. Los dos se casan y ella queda embarazada de su hijo; a diferencia de los libros, ella está presente en la Boda Roja y muere junto a Robb. Ella es interpretada por Oona Chaplin . ^{[S 4]}

Sirvientes y vasallos

Roose Bolton

Artículo principal: Roose Bolton

Lord Roose Bolton es un vasallo importante de Lord Eddard Stark . Su asiento es el Fuerte Terror y su sello es un humano desollado, un homenaje a la antigua tradición de Bolton de desollar enemigos. Es apodado "el Señor de las sanguijuelas " por las sanguijuelas regulares destinadas a mejorar su salud.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Michael McElhatton . ^{[S 5]}

Ramsay Bolton

Artículo principal: Ramsay Bolton

Ramsay Snow es el hijo bastardo de Lord Roose Bolton , más tarde legitimado como Ramsay Bolton. Se le conoce como el Bastardo de Bolton o el Bastardo de Dreadfort. Ramsay es vicioso, despiadado, psicópata, sádico, oportunista, impredecible y valiente. Disfruta y se enorgullece de torturar a los demás y practica con entusiasmo la costumbre de Bolton de desollar a sus enemigos. Roose sospecha que Ramsay asesinó al heredero legítimo de Roose y espera que Ramsay mate a todos los futuros hijos de Roose. Se le describe como feo, con la piel enrojecida y el cabello oscuro y seco.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Iwan Rheon .

Rickard Karstark

Estandarte de armas de la Casa Karstark

Rickard Karstark es el señor de Karhold y uno de los principales vasallos de Stark. Durante la Batalla del Bosque Susurrante, Jaime Lannister mata a dos de sus hijos, que custodiaban a Robb Stark. El hijo sobreviviente de Rickard, Harrion Karstark, es asesinado más tarde por los Lannister. Cuando Catelyn ayuda a Jaime a escapar en un intento por recuperar a sus hijas, Rickard asesina a dos de los primos de Jaime y hace que su ejército abandone a Robb para buscar a Jaime en Riverlands, ofreciendo a su hija Alys Karstark a quien le traiga el Kingslayer. Debido a esto, Robb ejecuta a Rickard personalmente.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por John Stahl .

Alys Karstark

Alys Karstark es la única hija y la hija menor de Lord Rickard Karstark. Está comprometida con Daryn Hornwood, heredero de Hornwood, pero Jaime Lannister lo mata junto con dos de sus hermanos. Su padre se la ofrece a quienquiera que capture a Jaime Lannister, por lo que el sádico mercenario Vargo Hoat captura a Jaime con la esperanza de convertirse en el Señor de Karhold. Sin embargo, después de la muerte de Rickard, su tío Arnolf Karstark planea tomar el control de Karhold. Él declara por Stannis cuando llega al norte con la esperanza de que esto signifique que los Lannister ejecuten a su sobrino nieto Harrion Karstark, por lo que Karhold pasará a Alys, a quien Arnolf tiene la intención de obligar a casarse con su hijo Cregan Karstark. Arnolf también tiene la intención de traicionar a Stannis cuando los Bolton ataquen. Sin embargo, Alys (perseguida por Cregan) huye al Muro en busca de la ayuda de Jon Snow y revela los planes de sus tíos.Para protegerla, Jon encarcela a Cregan y hace arreglos para que Alys se case con el líder Wildling Sigorn, Magnar de Thenn, en una ceremonia realizada por Melisandre, que ayudará a la integración de Wildling en el Norte. Si Harrion muere sin hijos, Karhold pasará a la recién formada Casa Thenn.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretada por Megan Parkinson .

Wyman Manderly

Wyman Manderly es el señor de White Harbor, la única ciudad del norte y el más rico de los vasallos Stark. Es un hombre enormemente gordo, con dos hijos, Ser Wylis y Ser Wendel Manderly. Durante la Guerra de los Cinco Reyes, los Manderly y los Bolton comienzan una guerra privada por las tierras de Hornwood después de que Ramsay secuestra a la viuda Lady Donella Hornwood, la prima de Wyman, la obliga a casarse con él y luego la mata de hambre. El heredero de Wyman, Wylis, es capturado cuando Roose Bolton envía traicioneramente una gran fuerza del Norte para ser aniquilada por Randyll Tarly. El hijo menor de Wyman, Wendel, es asesinado en la Boda Roja por los Freys. Debido a que su heredero está cautivo, Wyman no puede desafiar abiertamente a los Lannister. Tres Freys llegan a su ciudad con los huesos de Wendel y aparentemente se hace la paz, en la que Wyman 'Las nietas Wynafryd y Wylla se casarán con uno de estos Frey, Rhaegar Frey, y otro de los nietos de Walder Frey, el "pequeño" Walder Frey. Cuando Davos Seaworth llega a Puerto Blanco para tratar con Wyman para apoyar a Stannis, Davos denuncia a los Freys presentes por su traición. Wyman aparentemente lo ha ejecutado, pero en secreto ejecuta a un criminal en su lugar, lo que lleva a Cersei a devolver a su heredero. Wyman le revela a Davos que sabe dónde se esconde Rickon Stark y apoyará a Stannis si Davos lo devuelve. Se da a entender que Wyman asesinó a los White Harbor Freys cuando terminó su estadía (por lo tanto, se mantuvo en el derecho de invitado), luego los puso en pasteles que les sirve a los Freys y los Bolton cuando asiste a la boda de Ramsay, incluso comiéndose algunos. Los Frey sospechan que asesinó a sus parientes,y cuando Little Walder es asesinado (posiblemente por su primo Big Walder Frey), su tío Hosteen Frey ataca a Wyman y lo corta en el cuello. No está claro si sobrevive.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Sean Blowers .

Hodor

Hodor / h oʊ d ɔː r / es bisnieto de la Vieja Tata y una ingeniosa lenta mozo de cuadra en Invernalia . Aunque su nombre real es Walder, ^[6] comúnmente se le llama "Hodor" porque esa es la única palabra que es capaz de decir. Mide más de dos metros y medio y se insinúa que posiblemente tenga ascendencia gigante . Tiene una disposición amistosa e infantil y posee una gran fuerza física, aunque es demasiado domesticado y gentil para usarla contra otros. Después de que Bran Stark queda lisiado en Juego de Tronos, Hodor tiene la tarea de llevarlo en un cabestrillo en su espalda. Cuando Invernalia es saqueada y quemada, Hodor escapa al norte con Bran, Jojen, Meera, Rickon y Osha.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO (en la que el nombre real de Hodor se ha cambiado a Wylis, aparentemente para evitar confusiones con otro personaje, Walder Frey), es interpretado por Kristian Nairn como un adulto y Sam Coleman como un niño.

Osha

OSHA ( / oʊ ʃ del ə / ) es una mujer wildling que se cuela al sur de la pared para escapar de los otros . Cuando ella y sus compañeros refugiados intentan secuestrar a Bran Stark en A Game of Thrones , Robb Stark la captura y la lleva de regreso a Winterfell y, finalmente, es empleada como sirvienta de cocina y se le da una libertad limitada por su buen comportamiento. ^{[7] [8]} Se vuelve cercana a Bran Stark ya menudo le da consejos sobre el invierno que se avecina. ^{[8] [9]} Cuando Theon Greyjoycaptura Invernalia, Osha decidió proteger a Bran y Rickon sobre su libertad. Ella se une a Bran y Rickon que se esconden en la cripta de Winterfell después de fingir escapar. ^[2] Más tarde se separa de Bran y se le confía cuidar de Rickon a través del norte en su escape, y por A Dance with Dragons , se informa que aterrizaron en la isla de Skagos, supuestamente habitada por caníbales. ^{[2] [3]}

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, Osha es interpretada por Natalia Tena . ^{[S 1]}

Jeyne Poole

Jeyne Poole es la hija de Vayon Poole, el administrador de Winterfell y el mejor amigo de Sansa Stark . ^[10] Tiene ojos marrones y cabello oscuro y se la describe como muy bonita. ^[11] Tras el arresto de Eddard Stark en Juego de tronos , los miembros y sirvientes de su casa mueren. Jeyne reaparece en A Dance with Dragons , después de haber sobrevivido a la masacre pero enviada a los burdeles de Petyr Baelish . Los Lannister la utilizan como sustituto de la hermana menor de Sansa, Arya, y la envían al norte para casarse con Ramsay Bolton en Winterfell. Theon Greyjoyreconoce que ella es una farsante y que los Bolton son conscientes del engaño. ^{[12] [13]} Se da a entender que Ramsay Bolton la tortura y la obliga a realizar actos sexuales con perros .

Jon Snow , el medio hermano de Arya, cree que Jeyne es la verdadera Arya y envía a Mance Rayder a rescatarla. ^[14] El grupo solicita la ayuda de Theon, pero su tapadera es descubierta y Theon y Jeyne apenas logran escapar. ^[15]

En la primera temporada de la adaptación televisiva, un extra no identificado apareció brevemente como Jeyne en el episodio piloto. En la quinta temporada, su historia se mezcló parcialmente con la de Sansa Stark.

Jojen y Meera Reed

Jojen y Meera son los hijos de Howland Reed, el señor de Greywater Watch y un leal abanderado de Stark. Aparecen por primera vez en Choque de reyes , cuando su padre los envía en su lugar, para asistir al festival de la cosecha y renovar el compromiso de la Casa Reed con la Casa Stark y apoyar a los hijos del difunto Eddard Stark . Se hacen amigos rápidamente de Bran Stark y su hermano pequeño, Rickon , y se muestran únicamente desde el punto de vista de Bran .

La hermana mayor, Meera, tiene dieciséis años cuando la introdujeron en Choque de reyes . Como es típico de los crannogmen, Meera es baja, delgada, de pecho plano, cabello largo castaño y ojos verdes, y se la describe como de carácter alegre. Ella es intensamente leal y protectora con su "príncipe", así como con su propio hermano, y Bran comenta que el único que la enoja o molesta es su hermano, Jojen. Aunque nunca se la describe como particularmente hermosa, tanto Theon Greyjoy como Bran Stark parecen considerarla atractiva. Es una cazadora experta y lucha con una pequeña red de pesca y una lanza de rana de tres puntas (similar en estilo a un retiarius ); ella es capaz de derrotar al lobo huargo de Bran, Summer, en un simulacro de combate enredando al lobo huargo en su red. El legado de la difunta tía de Bran, Lyanna Stark, también se narra en gran parte a través de su narración.

El hermano menor, Jojen, tiene trece años cuando aparece por primera vez, pero su hosca seriedad y madurez lo hacen parecer mayor. Es bajo y delgado, con ojos verdes inusualmente profundos y viste ropa de color verde. Afirma tener "visión verde" y el poder de los "sueños verdes" proféticos, de los que conoce varios hechos arcanos, incluido el día de su muerte. En Winterfell, Jojen reconoce a Bran Stark como un cambiapieles que es capaz de entrar en la mente de un animal y controlarlo, y asesora a Bran para ayudarlo a controlar sus habilidades. Cuando Theon Greyjoy captura Winterfell, Jojen y Meera se esconden con Bran y Rickon en la cripta de Winterfell después de fingir escapar,y se unen a Bran en su viaje hacia el norte en busca del cuervo de tres ojosdespués de que Ramsay Snow saquea y quema Invernalia. Al final de A Storm of Swords , viajan más allá del Muro y Jojen se vuelve muy débil. En A Dance with Dragons , Meera lucha por mantener el ánimo del grupo, pero da a entender que el futuro de Jojen es sombrío.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, Jojen y Meera Reed son interpretados por los actores ingleses Thomas Sangster y Ellie Kendrick respectivamente. ^{[S 6] [S 7]}

Casa Targaryen

Escudo de la Casa Targaryen

La Casa Targaryen fue la casa gobernante de los Siete Reinos durante casi 300 años, y tuvo una corte real en Desembarco del Rey . Su escudo de armas muestra un dragón rojo de tres cabezas que lanza fuego sobre un campo negro, y sus palabras son Fuego y Sangre .

Los Targaryen vinieron originalmente de Valyria en el continente de Essos . Antes de que Valyria fuera destruida, los Targaryen partieron hacia Rocadragón. Un siglo después de la "Perdición" valyria, Aegon I Targaryen conquistó seis de los Siete Reinos con sus dragones, y sus descendientes ganaron el séptimo a través de un matrimonio político. Los dragones Targaryen fueron los últimos conocidos en existir y se extinguieron mucho antes de los eventos de Juego de tronos . La gente de ascendencia Targaryen, conocida como "sangre del dragón", tiende a tener cabello plateado-dorado o platino y ojos morados que van del lila al violeta. ^[dieciséis]

Quince años antes de los eventos de la serie, los Targaryen fueron depuestos en Robert's Rebellion, con los niños Viserys y Daenerys huyendo a Essos .

vtmiDescendientes de Maekar Targaryen
Maekar 221-233 [a] Dyanna Dayne [b] Daenora [b] Aerion "Brightflame" [c] Daeron "El borracho" [c] Kierra de Tyrosh [b] Aemon [d] Aegon V "Lo improbable" 233-259 [a] Betha "Black Betha" Blackwood [b] Rhae [b] Daella [b] Maegor [b] Vaella "The Simple" [b] Duncan [b] Jenny de Oldstones [b] Jaehaerys II 259–262 [a] Shaera [b] Daeron [b] Rhaelle [b] Ormund Baratheon [b] Aerys II "El rey loco" 262–283 [a] Rhaella [a] Steffon Baratheon [b] Cassana Estermont [b] Rhaegar [a] Elia Martell [a] Shaena (nacido muerto) [e] Daeron [e] niño nacido muerto [e] Aegon [e] Jaehaerys [e] Viserys [a] Drogo [f] Daenerys [a] Hizdahr zo Loraq [g] Rhaenys [a] Aegon VI [a] Rhaego (nacido muerto) [h] [i]
Notas: Martin, George RR (1996). "Apéndice: La antigua dinastía: Casa Targaryen". Juego de tronos . ISBN 978-0-553-89784-5. Martin, George RR; García Jr., Elio M .; Antonsson, Linda (2014). "Apéndice: Linaje Targaryen". El mundo de hielo y fuego . ISBN 978-0-553-80544-4. Martin, George RR (1998). " El caballero erizo ". Leyendas . pag. 500. ISBN 978-1-429-96657-3. Martín. " El caballero erizo ". Leyendas . pag. 504. Martin, George RR; García Jr., Elio M .; Antonsson, Linda (2014). "Los Reyes Targaryen: Aerys II". El mundo de hielo y fuego . ISBN 978-0-553-80544-4. Martín. "Capítulo 11: Daenerys". Juego de tronos . Martin, George RR (2011). "Capítulo 43: Daenerys". Danza de dragones . pag. 633. ISBN 978-0-553-90565-6. Martín. "Capítulo 46: Daenerys". Juego de tronos . Martín. "Capítulo 68: Daenerys". Juego de tronos .

Familia

Aegon V Targaryen

Aegon Targaryen, apodado "Egg" en su juventud, es uno de los dos personajes principales de las novelas Tales of Dunk y Egg . Cuando era niño, su padre, el príncipe Maekar, le permitió a regañadientes servir como escudero del caballero andante Ser Duncan el Alto, con la esperanza de que las lecciones aprendidas a través del servicio humilde y la dura experiencia lo ayudaran a evitar los excesos y las deficiencias de sus hermanos reales. Más tarde fue coronado como el Rey Aegon V cuando un Gran Consejo pasó por alto a los que le precedieron en la línea de sucesión y su hermano mayor Aemon decidió abdicar uniéndose a la Guardia de la Noche.. Fue llamado "Aegon el Improbable" porque como el cuarto hijo de un cuarto hijo, fue colocado muy bajo en la línea de sucesión y, por lo tanto, se consideró poco probable que heredara el Trono de Hierro.

El reinado de Aegon V duró más de veinticinco años, durante los cuales trató de impulsar políticas más favorables a los intereses de la gente común y, como resultado, se enfrentó con frecuencia con los nobles señores. Más tarde murió en la 'Tragedia de Summerhall', un gran incendio en el palacio de verano de Targaryen, junto con su hijo, el príncipe Duncan y su amigo cercano Ser Duncan el Alto. Después de su muerte, su hijo Jaehaerys heredó el trono. Cuando Jaehaerys murió tres años después, el Trono de Hierro pasó a su hijo Aerys .

En la adaptación televisiva de Game of Thrones , Aegon es el padre de Aerys the Mad King, en lugar de su abuelo.

Aerys II Targaryen

Aerys Targaryen el Segundo, también llamado El Rey Loco, es el último rey Targaryen en gobernar los Siete Reinos. Si bien su gobierno comenzó bien, lentamente descendió a la locura. Su hermana y esposa Rhaella le dio ocho hijos, pero solo tres sobrevivieron hasta la edad adulta: los hijos Rhaegar y Viserys , y la hija Daenerys , que aún no había nacido cuando cayó la dinastía Targaryen. Después de que Rhaegar se fugó con Lyanna Stark , Aerys hizo ejecutar al padre y al hermano de Ned Stark , comenzando la Rebelión de Robert. Cuando Aerys planeó quemar Desembarco del Rey en lugar de dejar que Robert gobernara, fue asesinado por un miembro de su propia Guardia Real, Jaime Lannister .

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por David Rintoul .

Rhaegar Targaryen

Rhaegar Targaryen, el 'Último Dragón', era el hijo mayor del Rey Aerys II y el heredero aparente del Trono de Hierro , y el hermano mayor de Viserys y Daenerys Targaryen . Murió 14 años antes de los eventos de A Game of Thrones , y las historias de su vida se narran principalmente a través de las palabras de Jaime Lannister , Cersei Lannister , Barristan Selmy y Daenerys (a través de visiones de brujería), así como comentarios de Eddard Stark , Aemon. Targaryen , Jorah Mormont , Meera Reed , Jon Connington y Gilly.

Rhaegar se casó con la princesa Dornish Elia Martell de Sunspear, y engendró con ella una hija llamada Rhaenys y un hijo llamado Aegon ( Aegon VI ). Después de ganar el Torneo en Harrenhal, el mayor torneo en la historia de Westerosi, sorprendió a todos al pasar por alto a su esposa Elia y coronar a Lyanna Stark como la "Reina del Amor y la Belleza" del torneo. Un año después, él y Lyanna desaparecieron, con rumores de que secuestró y violó a Lyanna. Enfurecido, el hermano mayor de Lyanna, Brandon, fue a Desembarco del Rey para enfrentarse a Rhaegar, lo que resultó en que tanto él como su padre, Lord Rickard, fueran brutalmente ejecutados por el Rey Aerys. El otro hermano mayor de Lyanna, Eddard , su prometido Robert Baratheon , supadre adoptivo Jon Arryn y de Brandon padre-en-ley -a-ser Hoster Tully entonces comenzaron una rebelión contra Aerys, con Robert matar personalmente Rhaegar en un combate en la Batalla del Tridente, y finalmente derribar la Casa Targaryen . Aunque Robert continúa vilipendiando a Rhaegar a lo largo de Juego de tronos , muchos otros personajes expresan admiración por él.

El hijo nacido muerto de Daenerys, Rhaego, y su dragón Rhaegal llevan el nombre de Rhaegar. ^[17]

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Wilf Scolding. Apareciendo en flashbacks, se le representa como el padre biológico de Jon Snow . ^[18]

Viserys Targaryen

Viserys Targaryen es el segundo hijo de Aerys II Targaryen . ^[1] Trece años antes de los eventos de la serie, él y su hermana Daenerys huyeron de Westeros para escapar de la muerte a manos del rebelde Robert Baratheon . ^[16] Viserys es un hombre arrogante, cruel y ambicioso dado a los violentos cambios de humor. Es ampliamente apodado el "Rey Mendigo" tanto en Essos como en Westeros. ^{[16] [19]}Con la esperanza de ganarse el favor de los Dothraki para conquistar Westeros, Viserys hace arreglos para que Daenerys se case con Khal Drogo para formar una alianza con ellos. Viajando con la horda hasta que obtiene su "corona de oro", Viserys se vuelve inquieto e impaciente con la negativa de Drogo de marchar hacia los Siete Reinos. También pierde influencia sobre Daenerys, quien gradualmente se enfrenta a su comportamiento abusivo. ^{[20] [21]} Después de que Jorah Mormont frustra su plan para robar sus huevos de dragón, Viserys amenaza borracho a su hermana ya su hijo por nacer en la ciudad sagrada de Dothraki, Vaes Dothrak. Habiendo enfurecido finalmente a Drogo, acepta ingenuamente su oferta de una "corona de oro que todos los hombres temerán" y muere cuando el Khal vierte oro fundido sobre su cabeza. ^[22]Daenerys nombra a uno de sus dragones Viserion en su memoria, aunque solo para mantenerla viva durante años. ^[23]

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Harry Lloyd . ^{[S 1] [S 2]}

Daenerys Targaryen

Artículo principal: Daenerys Targaryen

Daenerys Targaryen, a la que a veces se hace referencia como 'Daenerys Stormborn', 'Khaleesi', la 'Madre de los dragones', es la hija y la hija menor del rey Aerys II Targaryen y es uno de los últimos miembros supervivientes de la Casa Targaryen. ^{[16] [1]} Ella sirve como el personaje de punto de vista en treinta y un capítulos a lo largo de Juego de tronos , Choque de reyes , Tormenta de espadas y Danza de dragones .

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO , es interpretada por Emilia Clarke .

Aegon VI Targaryen

Aegon VI Targaryen, también conocido como Young Griff, es el único hijo conocido de Rhaegar Targaryen y Elia Martell . Quince años antes de los eventos de la serie, se informó que el bebé Aegon fue asesinado junto con su madre y su hermana por Gregor Clegane .

En A Dance with Dragons , Varys afirma haber cambiado a Aegon por otro infante de baja cuna (conocido como el "príncipe Pisswater") y haber sacado a Aegon de contrabando de King's Landing antes de la caída de la capital. Durante su exilio en Essos, Tyrion Lannister (bajo el alias de Hugor Hill) conoce a Young Griff, un adolescente bien entrenado respaldado por el socio de Varys, Illyrio Mopatis, quien dice ser el Aegon sobreviviente y está bajo la tutela del amigo cercano de Rhaegar, Jon Connington (bajo el alias de Griff). Varys e Illyrio lo utilizarán como rey títere. El joven Griff tiene la intención de viajar a Slaver's Bay para visitar a Daenerys Targaryen y proponerle matrimonio, pero Tyrion lo provoca durante uncyvasse y lo convence de que abandone la propuesta y ataque de forma independiente a Westeros. Al revelarse a sí mismo como Aegon, Griff persuade a la Compañía Dorada para que apoye su invasión, desembarque su ejército en Stormlands y capture varios castillos, y planea sitiar la sede de Baratheon en Storm's End . En el próximo sexto libro, The Winds of Winter , según las noticias recibidas por Arianne Martell , las fuerzas de Aegon han capturado con éxito Storm's End. Muchos fanáticos creen que Young Griff no es en realidad Aegon, sino más bien un Blackfyre de su lado matrilineal con Illyrio como su padre biológico planteado por Varys e Illyrio como un Targaryen.

Brynden Rivers

Brynden Rivers, más conocido como "Lord Bloodraven", es un hijo bastardo legitimado del rey Aegon IV Targaryen (llamado Aegon the Unworthy) y Melissa Blackwood. Es uno de los tres únicos personajes (los otros son Aemon Targaryen y Walder Frey ) que han aparecido tanto en las novelas de A Song of Ice and Fire como en las de Tales of Dunk y Egg . Es un albino , de piel blanca, cabello largo blanco y ojos rojos. Tiene una marca de nacimiento roja en su mejilla izquierda, se dice que tiene la forma de un cuervo , y por lo tanto la fuente de su apodo "Bloodraven".

Bloodraven se mantuvo leal a su medio hermano, el Rey Daeron II Targaryen (llamado Daeron el Bueno) durante las Rebeliones de Blackfyre contra otro de los bastardos legitimados de Aegon, Daemon Blackfyre, y sus descendientes, pero luego fue encarcelado por su sobrino nieto, el Rey Aegon V Targaryen (llamado Aegon el Improbable) por ordenar la ejecución de Aenys Blackfyre a pesar de prometer un pasaje seguro. Fue enviado al Muro como castigo y luego elegido Lord Comandante de la Guardia de la Noche, y sirvió en esa capacidad durante muchos años antes de desaparecer durante un recorrido más allá del Muro. En A Dance with Dragons , Bloodraven se convierte en el último greennseer y se fusiona con la raíz de un arciano. Comienza a entrenar a Bran Stark en clarividencia .

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, el personaje solo es conocido como "El cuervo de tres ojos", y su historia de fondo con respecto a los Targaryen y la Guardia Nocturna nunca se menciona. Fue interpretado brevemente por Struan Rodger en el final de la cuarta temporada " The Children ", y más extensamente por Max von Sydow en la sexta temporada . En una entrevista de 2017, Isaac Hempstead Wright (quien interpreta a Bran) insinuó que en la serie de televisión, el cuervo de tres ojos había estado "sentado en una cueva mirando a través del tiempo" durante "miles de años". ^[24]

Maekar I Targaryen

Maekar es un personaje de The Tales of Dunk and Egg. Es el cuarto y menor hijo de Daeron II Targaryen. Maekar se casó con Dyanna Dayne y tuvo seis hijos, cuatro hijos, Daeron, Aerion, Aemon y Aegon, y dos hijas. Fue nombrado Príncipe de Summerhall, un castillo de verano construido en Stormlands por su padre. Maekar está resentido porque sus logros a menudo se pasan por alto, especialmente a favor de su hermano mayor Baelor "Breakspear". Estaba enojado cuando su padre Daeron ordenó que enviaran a su tercer hijo Aemon a la Ciudadela. En el Torneo de Ashford, Maekar envía a sus otros tres hijos, y se enoja cuando Dunk ataca al cruel Aerion para defender a Tanselle, un Titiritero. Cuando Aerion pide un Trial by Seven, Maekar se pone del lado de su hijo, sin embargo, Baelor se pone del lado de Dunk. En la pelea, Dunk obliga a Aerion a retirar su acusación,pero Maekar mientras intenta alcanzar a su hijo es detenido por Baelor y accidentalmente le da un golpe en la cabeza que lo mata. Él permite que Dunk tome a Aegon como su escudero cuando Dunk señala cómo resultaron Daeron y Aerion. Maekar eventualmente se convertiría en Rey, pero murió 12 años después en el Levantamiento de Peake, cuando una piedra arrojada desde el castillo de Peake, Starpike le aplastó la cabeza.

Casa Blackfyre

House Blackfyre es una casa cadete semi-extinta de la Casa Targaryen. Su sigilo es un dragón negro de tres cabezas en un campo rojo, el reverso de la Casa Targaryen. La Casa Blackfyre se fundó cuando Aegon IV "el Indigno" (reinó AL 172-184) legitimó a todos sus hijos bastardos en su lecho de muerte. Aegon le dio "Blackfyre", la espada del primer rey Targaryen, a su bastardo Daemon, que parecía significar su favor para Daemon sobre el heredero aparente: su verdadero hijo Daeron. Cuando Aegon IV murió, Daemon I Blackfyre impugnó el derecho de Daeron II Targaryen al Trono de Hierro. Este desafío desencadenó conflictos entre AL 184-260, donde una serie de pretendientes de Blackfyre compitieron por el Trono de Hierro. ^[25]

Sirvientes y vasallos

Jon Connington

Lord Jon Connington es el exiliado Lord of Griffin's Roost y era un amigo cercano de Rhaegar Targaryen . Jon se desempeña como narrador en tercera persona para dos capítulos de A Dance with Dragons . Quince años antes de los eventos de la serie, King Aerys II hizo de Jon su Mano del Rey. Sin embargo, Jon tampoco pudo contener la rebelión. Aerys lo despojó de sus tierras y títulos, dándoselos al primo de Jon, Ronald Connington, y lo exilió. Esperando su tiempo en Essos, cría al joven Griff , supuestamente el hijo de Rhaegar, Aegon. Jon y Aegon finalmente deciden atacar Westeros mientras está envuelto en una guerra civil. Durante el viaje de regreso, Connington contrae la peste en escala de grises al salvar a Tyrion. El grupo aterriza en elStormlands y captura varios castillos, incluido Griffin's Roost. Aegon planea liderar el ataque a Storm's End , el próximo objetivo.

Connington es eliminado en la adaptación de HBO Game of Thrones , aunque su viaje con Tyrion y la infección en escala de grises se combinan en Jorah Mormont .

Jorah Mormont

Escudo de la Casa Mormont

Artículo principal: Jorah Mormont

Ser Jorah Mormont es el exiliado Lord of Bear Island en el norte , que heredó después de que su padre Jeor Mormont se uniera a la Guardia de la Noche . El estilo de vida lujoso de su esposa lo llevó a contraer deudas, lo que llevó a Jorah a dedicarse a la venta de esclavos. Escapando de la justicia, huyó a Essos y finalmente se unió al servicio de Daenerys Targaryen , convirtiéndose en uno de sus principales asesores.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Iain Glen . ^{[S 1] [S 2]}

Missandei

Artículo principal: Missandei

Missandei es una intérprete esclava de Kraznys mo Nakloz cuando Daenerys Targaryen viene a inspeccionar a los Inmaculados en Astapor. Después de que Daenerys llega a un acuerdo con los Buenos Maestros de Astapor sobre el pago de los Inmaculados, Kraznys le da a Missandei a Daenerys como intérprete para darles órdenes. Posteriormente, se convierte en una confidente de confianza y doncella de Daenerys.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretada por Nathalie Emmanuel . ^{[S 8]}

Daario Naharis

Artículo principal: Daario Naharis

Daario Naharis es un líder de la compañía mercenaria Stormcrows. Daario es conquistado por Daenerys y trae a los Stormcrows a su lado. Se involucra sentimentalmente con ella y eventualmente se convierte en uno de sus asesores.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Ed Skrein en la tercera temporada y por Michiel Huisman de la cuarta a la sexta temporada . ^{[S 9]}

Gusano gris

Grey Worm, ("Torgo Nudho" en alto valyrio ), es un Inmaculado comprado y jurado por Daenerys Targaryen. Es el comandante de Unsullied de Daenerys y uno de sus consejeros de confianza. Después de que Daenerys huye de Mereen, Grey Worm se convierte en miembro del consejo gobernante de la ciudad.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Jacob Anderson . ^{[S 10]}

Casa Lannister

El león rampante escudo de armas de la Casa Lannister

La Casa Lannister es una de las Grandes Casas de los Siete Reinos y la casa principal de Westerlands . Su asiento está en Casterly Rock y también se les da el título de Guardianes del Oeste. Su escudo de armas muestra un león dorado desenfrenado en un campo carmesí, y sus palabras son "¡Escúchame rugir!" Más famoso que su lema oficial es el no oficial de la Cámara: "Un Lannister siempre paga sus deudas". Los bastardos nacidos en Westerlands reciben el apellido "Hill". Los Lannister gobernaron como Reyes de la Roca hasta que la Casa Targaryen invadió Westeros. Son la familia más rica de los Siete Reinos debido a las minas de oro ubicadas en sus tierras.

vtmiDescendientes de Tytos Lannister
Tytos [a] Jeyne Marbrand [b] Joanna [c] Tywin [c] Emmon Frey [c] Genna [c] Kevan [c] Dorna Swyft [c] Tygett [c] Darlessa Marbrand [c] Gerion [c] Briony [d] Robert Baratheon [c] Cersei [c] Jaime [c] Tysha [e] Tyrion [c] Sansa Stark [f] Amerei Frey [g] Lancel [c] Martyn [c] Willem [c] Janei [c] Tyrek [c] Ermesande Hayford [h] Joy Hill [c] Joffrey Baratheon [i] [j] Myrcella Baratheon [i] [j] Margaery Tyrell [k] [l] Tommen Baratheon [i] [j] Tion Frey [c] Walder Frey "rojo" [m] Jeyne Darry [n] Cleos Frey [c] Lyonel Frey [m] Melesa Crakehall Tywin Frey [n] Willem Frey [n]
Referencias y notas: Martin, George RR (1996). "Capítulo 56: Tyrion". Juego de tronos . pag. 593. ISBN 978-0-553-89784-5. Martin, George RR; García Jr., Elio M .; Antonsson, Linda (2014). El mundo de hielo y fuego . ISBN 978-0-553-80544-4. Martin. "Apéndice: Casa Lannister". Juego de tronos . págs. 787–788. Martin; García Jr .; Antonsson. "Apéndice: Linaje Lannister". El mundo de hielo y fuego . La primera esposa de Tyrion fue una campesina llamada Tysha. El matrimonio fue posteriormente anulado por orden de Lord Tywin. [ cita requerida ] Martin, George RR (2000). "Capítulo 28: Sansa". Una tormenta de espadas . págs. 382–393. ISBN 978-0-553-89787-6. Martin, George RR (2005). "Capítulo 30: Jaime". Un festín de cuervos . págs. 501–518. ISBN 978-0-553-90032-3. Martín. "Apéndice: El Rey en el Trono de Hierro". Una tormenta de espadas . pag. 1131. Martín. "Apéndice: Casa Baratheon". Juego de tronos . pag. 783. Aunque oficialmente los hijos de Robert, Joffrey, Myrcella y Tommen son el producto de un romance incestuoso entre Cersei y Jaime. Martín. "Apéndice: La Reina Regente". Un festín de cuervos . pag. 782. Martin, George RR (2011). "Apéndice: El Rey Niño". Danza de dragones . pag. 1055. ISBN 978-0-553-90565-6.[m] [n] Martin, George RR (2000). "Apéndice: Casa Lannister". Una tormenta de espadas . ISBN 0-553-10663-5. Martin, George RR (2011). "Apéndice: Casa Lannister". Danza de dragones . ISBN 978-0553801477.

Familia

Tywin Lannister

Artículo principal: Tywin Lannister

Tywin Lannister es Lord de Casterly Rock , Shield of Lannisport y Warden of the West. Es un hombre calculador, despiadado y controlador. En su juventud, fue testigo de cómo su padre envejecía y se debilitaba. Finalmente, varios nobles se rebelaron contra el gobierno de Lannister. Disgustado por la inacción de su padre, Tywin dirigió personalmente al ejército de Lannister y destruyó por completo a los vasallos rebeldes, colocando los cuerpos de sus familias enteras en exhibición en Casterly Rock. Impresionado con sus acciones decisivas para sofocar la rebelión, Aerys II Targaryen nombró al joven Tywin Hand of the King. Tywin demostró ser un líder despiadado pero capaz y su mandato estuvo marcado por la paz y la prosperidad.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO , es interpretado por Charles Dance . ^{[S 1] [S 11]}

Cersei Lannister

Artículo principal: Cersei Lannister

Cersei Lannister es la hermana gemela de Jaime (el mayor de los dos) y la única hija de Tywin Lannister . Ella se desempeña como narradora en tercera persona de doce capítulos en A Feast for Crows y A Dance with Dragons . Se convirtió en reina al casarse con Robert Baratheon . Tiene tres hijos (todos en realidad engendrados por su hermano gemelo) y dos de los cuales finalmente se convierten en rey después de la muerte de Robert.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretada por Lena Headey . ^{[S 1] [S 2]}

Jaime Lannister

Artículo principal: Jaime Lannister

Jaime Lannister es el hermano gemelo de Cersei y el primer hijo de Tywin Lannister . Se desempeña como narrador en tercera persona de diecisiete capítulos a lo largo de A Storm of Swords , A Feast for Crows y A Dance with Dragons . Fue considerado uno de los mejores espadachines de los Siete Reinos antes de que Vargo Hoat le cortara la mano derecha.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Nikolaj Coster-Waldau . ^{[S 1] [S 2]}

Tyrion Lannister

Artículo principal: Tyrion Lannister

Tyrion Lannister es el hermano menor de Cersei y Jaime Lannister , y se desempeña como narrador en tercera persona durante 47 capítulos en A Game of Thrones , A Clash of Kings , A Storm of Swords y A Dance With Dragons . Es el narrador con más capítulos en los libros.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Peter Dinklage .

Joffrey Baratheon

Artículo principal: Joffrey Baratheon

Escudo de armas personal de Joffrey Baratheon

Joffrey es el mayor de los hijos de la reina Cersei Lannister . Aunque es un Baratheon de nombre, Joffrey es en realidad un producto del incesto entre Cersei y Jaime Lannister , pero desconoce su verdadera ascendencia. Se le describe como un niño de voluntad fuerte con un temperamento vicioso y una veta sádica.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Jack Gleeson .

Myrcella Baratheon

Artículo principal: Myrcella Baratheon

La princesa Myrcella Baratheon es la segunda hija mayor y la única hija de la reina Cersei Lannister . Al igual que sus hermanos, fue engendrada por el hermano de Cersei, Jaime Lannister , pero aparentemente no se da cuenta de esto. Se la describe como delicada, hermosa y cortés, y se dice que tiene toda la belleza de su madre pero nada de su naturaleza cruel. Para asegurarse de que la Casa Martell apoyará a Joffrey, Myrcella está comprometida para casarse con el príncipe Trystane Martell cuando sean mayores de edad y es enviada a Dorne en Choque de reyes . Después de la muerte de Joffrey en Tormenta de espadas , la princesa Arianne Martellplanes para secuestrar a Myrcella y coronar a su reina de Westeros. Sin embargo, el plan sale mal y Myrcella resulta gravemente herida en el secuestro.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretada por Aimee Richardson en las temporadas uno y dos , y Nell Tiger Free en las temporadas cinco y seis. ^{[S 1]} Su destino es diferente al de las novelas: en la versión de televisión, Myrcella es envenenada por Ellaria Sand como venganza contra los Lannister por la muerte de Oberyn Martell . Myrcella muere en los brazos de Jaime momentos después de reconocerlo como su padre.

Tommen Baratheon

Artículo principal: Tommen Baratheon

El príncipe Tommen Baratheon es el hermano menor del príncipe Joffrey y la princesa Myrcella y es el segundo en la línea de sucesión al trono. Tommen es el hijo menor de la reina Cersei Lannister y, al igual que sus hermanos, también es hijo del hermano de Cersei, Jaime Lannister , pero no lo sabe, ya que cree que Robert Baratheon es su padre. Al igual que su hermana, no comparte la crueldad de su madre y, de hecho, es apacible, cortés y de buen corazón.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Callum Wharry en las temporadas uno y dos , y Dean-Charles Chapman desde la cuarta temporada en adelante. ^{[S 1]}

Kevan Lannister

Ser Kevan Lannister es el hermano menor de Tywin Lannister y el capitán más confiable, conocido por su confiabilidad y lealtad. Se desempeña como narrador en tercera persona del epílogo de A Dance with Dragons . Se siente cómodo cumpliendo los deseos de Tywin y se ha resignado a vivir perpetuamente a la sombra de su hermano. En A Storm of Swords , es nombrado Maestro de Leyes de su sobrino nieto, el Rey Joffrey Baratheon , y después de la muerte de Tywin, se le ofrece el puesto de Mano del Rey en A Feast for Crows, pero se niega a servir bajo las órdenes de Cersei. Después del encarcelamiento de Cersei, el consejo lo nombra Lord Regente del Rey Tommen Baratheon., e intenta resolver los problemas que Cersei creó. Debido a que sus esfuerzos por estabilizar el reino amenazan los planes de Aegon VI Targaryen de tomar el trono, Varys asesina a Kevan.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Ian Gelder . ^{[S 12]}

Lancel Lannister

Lancel Lannister es el hijo mayor de Kevan Lannister y sirve como escudero del rey Robert Baratheon en King's Landing , en A Game of Thrones . Ayuda a la reina Cersei a matar a Robert. En Choque de reyes , Cersei lo convierte en caballero por su participación en la muerte de Robert. Después de que Cersei toma a Lancel como amante, Tyrion descubre la aventura y chantajea a Lancel para que lo espíe. Durante un ataque en Desembarco del Rey, Lancel protege al hijo de Cersei, el Rey Joffrey Baratheon, y resulta gravemente herido en la lucha. Durante su recuperación en A Storm of Swords , experimenta un despertar espiritual y pasa gran parte de su tiempo expiando sus pecados. Cuando la Fe Militante, la orden militar dela Fe , se reinstala, Lancel renuncia a su esposa y tierras, y se une a la organización.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Eugene Simon . ^{[S 1] [S 2]}

Sirvientes y vasallos

Bronn

Bronn es un hábil mercenario de bajo nacimiento. Se le describe con un sentido del humor sardónico y una filosofía pragmática y amoral . Ayuda a Catelyn a llevar a Tyrion al Eyrie , donde se hace amigo de Tyrion. ^{[26] [27]} Reconociendo que ganará más ayudando a la Casa Lannister, Bronn se ofrece a defender a Tyrion en una prueba por combate y gana el duelo, sirviendo como su guardaespaldas en el anfitrión de Tywin y más tarde en Desembarco del Rey. Después de luchar en la Batalla de Blackwater, es nombrado caballero y toma una cadena verde ardiente como su sello, ^[28]aunque sigue sirviendo a Tyrion. Durante su juicio por asesinar a Joffrey, Bronn se niega a defenderlo nuevamente, en lugar de aceptar una oferta de Cersei para casarse con la embarazada Lollys Stokeworth. ^[29] Cuando su esposa da a luz, nombra a su hijastro Tyrion en dudoso honor a su antiguo empleador. Poco después, Bronn se convierte en el jefe de la Casa Stokeworth después de que todos los miembros anteriores a Lollys mueren en circunstancias misteriosas. A Cersei también le preocupa que todavía esté aliado con Tyrion. ^[30]

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Jerome Flynn . ^{[S 1] [S 2]} Más tarde, después de la caída de la Casa Tyrell, toma el Highgarden para sí mismo, ahora siendo el Guardián del Alcance en el proceso.

Gregor Clegane

Artículo principal: Gregor Clegane

Escudo de la Casa Clegane

Ser Gregor Clegane, conocido como la Montaña que Cabalga, o simplemente la Montaña, es el hermano mayor de Sandor Clegane y es vasallo de Tywin Lannister . ^[1] Su tamaño y fuerza lo convierten en un guerrero temible, y se ha ganado una reputación de brutalidad.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Conan Stevens en la primera temporada , por Ian Whyte en la segunda temporada y por Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson en la cuarta temporada en adelante. ^{[S 2] [S 11]}

Sandor Clegane

Artículo principal: Sandor Clegane

Sandor Clegane, conocido como el Sabueso, es un criado de la Casa Lannister y el hermano menor de Gregor Clegane . Es considerado uno de los luchadores más peligrosos y hábiles de Westeros . Su rostro se distingue por horribles cicatrices de quemaduras, que recibió cuando era niño cuando su hermano empujó su cabeza en un brasero .

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Rory McCann . ^{[S 1] [S 2]}

Podrick Payne

Escudo de armas de la Casa Payne

Podrick Payne, Pod para abreviar, es un escudero de Tyrion Lannister hacia el final de A Game of Thrones . ^[31] A pesar de ser dolorosamente tímido e inseguro, demuestra ser un escudero leal y capaz. En Choque de reyes , rescata a Tyrion de un intento de asesinato. ^[32] Continúa con sus deberes a través de A Storm of Swords hasta que Tyrion desaparece en A Feast for Crows . ^{[33] [34]} Sigue a Brienne de Tarth , sabiendo que ella estaba buscando a la esposa de Tyrion, Sansa Stark . Se convierte en el escudero de Brienne y la sirve tan fielmente como lo hizo con Tyrion. ^{[35] [36]}Él y Brienne son capturados por la Hermandad sin estandartes, y Podrick es sentenciado a la horca por servir como escudero de Tyrion. Actualmente se desconoce su destino.

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretado por Daniel Portman . ^{[S 13]}

Shae

Shae es un seguidor del campamento de Lannister que duerme con Tyrion Lannister antes de la batalla en Green Fork. ^[37] Ella lo acompaña a Desembarco del Rey, en contra de las órdenes de Tywin, y sirve como su amante. Para evitar que lo descubran, Tyrion y Varys configuran a Shae como sirvienta, sirviendo a Lollys Stokeworth y más tarde a Sansa Stark . ^{[38] [39]} Durante el juicio acusando a Tyrion por el asesinato de Joffrey, Shae da testimonio en su contra, haciendo alarde de su relación con la corte, a cambio de estar casada con un caballero. ^{[40] [41]} Tyrion la encuentra más tarde en la cama de Tywin y la estrangula con la Cadena de la Mano. ^[42]

En la adaptación televisiva de HBO, es interpretada por Sibel Kekilli . ^{[S 1]}

Casa Baratheon

Escudo de la Casa Baratheon

La Casa Baratheon es la más joven de las grandes casas de los Siete Reinos y la casa principal de las Stormlands . Fue fundada por Orys, el medio hermano bastardo del primer rey Targaryen . Bajo Robert, la Casa Baratheon ocupa el Trono de Hierro en Desembarco del Rey , con sus hermanos menores Stannis y Renly gobernando Dragonstone y el asiento ancestral Storm's End respectivamente. El escudo de armas de Baratheon muestra un ciervo negro sobre un campo de oro; se añadió una corona después de que Robert Baratheon tomara el Trono de Hierro. El lema de la casa es La nuestra es la furia . ^[1] Los bastardos nacidos en las Tierras de la Tormenta generalmente reciben el apellido "Tormenta".

vtmiÁrbol genealógico de la casa Baratheon
Ormund [a] Rhaelle Targaryen [a] Steffon [a] Cassana Estermont [a] Delena Florent [b] Robert [a] 283-298 Cersei Lannister [a] Jaime Lannister Stannis [a] Selyse Florent [a] Renly [a] Margaery Tyrell [a] [c] Edric Storm [d] Gendry [e] [d] Bella [f] Myrcella [a] [g] Shireen [a] Mya Stone [d] Barra [h] Otros 11 Joffrey[a][g] 298–300 MargaeryTyrell[a][c] Tommen[a][g] 300–
Notes: Martin, George R. R.; García Jr., Elio M.; Antonsson, Linda (2014). "Appendix: Targaryen Lineage". The World of Ice & Fire. ISBN 978-0-553-80544-4. Martin, George R. R. (2000). "Appendix: The King in the Narrow Sea". A Storm of Swords. ISBN 0-553-10663-5. Margaery Tyrell first married Renly, then Joffrey, and then Tommen. Martin, George R. R. (2000). "Appendix: The King on the Iron Throne". A Storm of Swords. ISBN 0-553-10663-5. Martin, George R. R. (1996). "Chapter 27, Eddard VI". A Game of Thrones. ISBN 0-553-10354-7. Martin, George R. R. (2000). "Chapter 29, Arya V". A Storm of Swords. ISBN 0-553-10663-5. Joffrey, Myrcella and Tommen, although recognized by Robert, are secretly the illegitimate children of Jaime Lannister. Martin, George R. R. (1996). "Chapter 35, Eddard IX". A Game of Thrones. ISBN 0-553-10354-7.

Family

Robert Baratheon

Main article: Robert Baratheon

Robert Baratheon is King of the Seven Kingdoms at the beginning of A Game of Thrones. He was the ward of Jon Arryn and was raised at the Eyrie alongside Eddard Stark. Fifteen years before the novels, Robert was betrothed to Ned's sister Lyanna, and after Lyanna and Rhaegar Targaryen disappeared, Robert killed Rhaegar and seized the throne.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Mark Addy.^{[S 1][S 2]}

Stannis Baratheon

Main article: Stannis Baratheon

Personal coat of arms of Stannis Baratheon

Stannis Baratheon is the younger brother of King Robert and older brother of Renly.^[1] He is portrayed as a brooding and humorless man with a harsh sense of justice and an obsession with slights both real and imagined. He is regarded as a skilled but overcautious military commander.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Stephen Dillane.^{[S 14][S 1]}

Renly Baratheon

Main article: Renly Baratheon

Renly Baratheon is the youngest of the Baratheon brothers and Lord of Storm's End. He is described as handsome and charismatic, winning friends easily. Renly serves on Robert's council as Master of Laws.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Gethin Anthony.^{[S 1]} The adaptation openly depicts Renly and Ser Loras Tyrell as lovers, an interaction obliquely addressed in the novels.^{[S 15][S 16]}

Selyse Baratheon

Selyse Baratheon (née Florent) is the wife of Stannis and mother of Shireen. She is described as being fairly unattractive with extremely prominent ears and a hint of a mustache on her upper lip. Selyse has a cold relationship with her husband. She is the first of her family to be converted to the religion of the Red God by Melisandre.

In the HBO television adaptation, she is portrayed by Tara Fitzgerald.

Shireen Baratheon

Shireen Baratheon is the only living child of Stannis Baratheon and Selyse Florent. She contracted the lethal greyscale disease as a child, disfiguring her by leaving the left side of her cheek and most of her neck covered by grey, cracked, and stone-like skin.

In the HBO television adaptation, she is portrayed by Kerry Ingram.

Gendry

Main article: Gendry

Gendry is one of Robert Baratheon's many bastard children. He lives in King's Landing as an armorer's apprentice and is unaware of his true parentage. Gendry later joins the Brotherhood without Banners.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Joe Dempsie.

Edric Storm

Edric Storm is Robert Baratheon's only acknowledged bastard. He was conceived on Stannis and Selyse's wedding night, when Robert seduced and deflowered Delena Florent, one of Selyse's cousins, in Stannis' marriage bed. Edric was sent by Stannis to be fostered by his other uncle Renly Baratheon. Edric was raised under the guardianship of Storm's End Castellan Ser Cortnay Penrose. After Renly dies, Cortnay refuses to surrender Storm's End, fearing Stannis' intentions for Edric; as a result, he is assassinated by Melisandre. Stannis then sends Edric to Dragonstone. Melisandre and Selyse tell Stannis to sacrifice Edric, claiming his king's blood will enable them to raise a dragon. To prevent this, Davos sends Edric to Lys under the guardianship of one of Robert's cousins, Andrew Estermont.

In the HBO television adaptation Edric's storyline is combined with Gendry's.

Servants and Vassals

Melisandre

Main article: Melisandre

Melisandre of Asshai is a priestess of R'hllor in service to Stannis Baratheon. She is introduced in A Clash of Kings and serves as the third-person narrator for one chapter of A Dance with Dragons. She is described as a beautiful woman with red eyes, always dressing in red and rarely sleeping or eating.

In the HBO television adaptation, she is portrayed by Carice van Houten.^{[S 1][S 14]}

Davos Seaworth

Coat of arms of Davos Seaworth

Main article: Davos Seaworth

Ser Davos Seaworth, called the Onion Knight after smuggling onions and salted fish into Storms End during Robert's Rebellion, is the common-born head of the newly founded House Seaworth and was formerly known as an elusive smuggler. He is introduced in A Clash of Kings and is the third-person narrator for thirteen chapters throughout A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, and A Dance with Dragons. During the Siege of Storm's End, Davos smuggled food to the starving Stannis Baratheon, earning him a knighthood and choice lands. Before knighting him, Stannis removed the last joints from four fingers on Davos' left hand as punishment for years of smuggling.

In A Clash of Kings, he supports Stannis' claim to the throne, making him Stannis' most trusted adviser,^[43] but Davos is a follower of the Faith of the Seven and opposes Melisandre. During the Battle of the Blackwater, his ship is destroyed but Davos survives while losing four sons.^[44] He blames Melisandre for the deaths of his sons and plans to kill her, but she receives word of the plot and he is jailed.^[45][46] Stannis eventually pardons Davos and names him his Hand of the King.^[47] As Hand, Davos convinces Stannis to help the Watch against the wildling army.^[47][48]

After Stannis sails to the Wall, he tasks Davos with enlisting the support of House Manderly, but Davos is taken prisoner. After staging Davos' death, Manderly asks Davos to rescue Rickon Stark from Skagos.^[49][50] His fate is unknown.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Liam Cunningham.^{[S 17][S 1]}

Brienne of Tarth

Main article: Brienne of Tarth

Brienne, the Maid of Tarth, serves as a POV narrator for eight chapters in the fourth book of the series, A Feast for Crows. A tall and imposing but extremely plain woman, she is mocked by many as "Brienne the Beauty". She is a maiden on a quest.

In the HBO television adaptation, she is portrayed by Gwendoline Christie.^{[S 18]}

Beric Dondarrion

Beric Dondarrion is a gallant knight with great fighting skill. In A Game of Thrones, Eddard Stark sends him to arrest Gregor Clegane and bring peace to the Riverlands. He is ambushed and killed by Lannister forces. Thoros of Myr accidentally revives him with magic during the funeral service. By A Storm of Swords, he and his men have formed an outlaw band called the Brotherhood Without Banners. The Brotherhood starts a guerrilla war against raiders in the Riverlands. The success of these ambushes earns him the nickname the Lightning Lord, also reference to his coat of arms. He will be killed several other times, only to be repeatedly brought back to life. These continuous resurrections lead him to lose part of the memories related to his previous life every time. In the third book, he and his men find the corpse of Catelyn Stark. He resurrects her with the last of his life force and dies for the final time.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by David Michael Scott in season one, and by Richard Dormer in seasons three, six, seven and eight.^{[S 6][S 7][51]}

House Arryn

Coat of arms of House Arryn

House Arryn is one of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms and is the principal house in the Vale. It is descended from Kings of Mountain and Vale. Its main seat is at the Eyrie, a small castle located at the top of a mountain and reputed to be impregnable, where they are the Wardens of the East. Its coat of arms displays a white moon-and-falcon on a sky blue field, and its words are As High as Honor.^[1] Bastards born in the Vale are generally given the surname "Stone".

Jon Arryn was the head of the Arryn family until he was poisoned shortly before A Game of Thrones. His only child, Robert "Sweetrobin" Arryn, became Lord of the Vale with Lysa Tully acting as regent.

vteFamily tree of House Arryn
Jasper[a] Jeyne Royce[b][c] Jon[d] LysaTully[d] Ronnel[e] Lady Belmore Alys[a] Elys Waynwood[a] Rowena Arryn[b] two stillborn children[f][g] Robert[d] Elbert[a] daughter Denys Arryn[e] daughter member of House Hardyng daughter Lord Elesham five other daughters Jasper Waynwood[a] son Cissy[a] HarroldHardyng[a] Saffron[a] Alys Stone bastard child[a]
Notes: Martin, George R. R. (2005). "Chapter 41, Alayne II". A Feast for Crows. ISBN 0-553-80150-3. Martin, George R. R. (1996). "Appendix: House Arryn". A Game of Thrones. ISBN 0-553-10354-7. Jon Arryn also had a stillborn daughter by his first wife, Jeyne Royce. Martin, George R. R. (2011). "Appendix: House Arryn". A Dance with Dragons. ISBN 978-0553801477. Martin, George R. R. (2005). "Chapter 10, Sansa I". A Feast for Crows. ISBN 0-553-80150-3. Martin, George R. R. (1996). "Chapter 34, Catelyn VI". A Game of Thrones. ISBN 0-553-10354-7. Martin, George R. R. (2000). "Chapter 2, Catelyn I". A Storm of Swords. ISBN 0-553-10663-5.

Family

Jon Arryn

Jon Arryn was the Lord of the Eyrie, Defender of the Vale, Warden of the East, and Hand to King Robert Baratheon before the events of A Game of Thrones.^[1] He took Robert and Eddard Stark as wards and became a father figure to both. When King Aerys II Targaryen commanded him to hand over his wards for execution, Jon rose up in rebellion.^[52] To earn the support of House Tully in the rebellion, Jon married the much younger Lysa Tully.^[53] Throughout Robert's reign, Jon was left with most of the responsibility of the Seven Kingdoms.^[54] When Stannis Baratheon had doubts about the parentage of Queen Cersei Lannister's children, he brought his suspicions to Jon, who confirmed that Cersei's children were not fathered by Robert, but by her brother Jaime.^[55] Before he could reveal this publicly, Lysa poisoned him on Littlefinger's orders to stop him from sending their son Robin Arryn away as a ward.^[56]

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by John Standing.^{[S 2]}

Lysa Arryn

Lysa Arryn, formerly of House Tully, is the second child and youngest daughter of Lord Hoster Tully. Enamored of Petyr Baelish, Lysa resented her older sister Catelyn Tully when he fell in love with her. Prior to the series, while Baelish was her father's ward, Lysa was impregnated by him after Catelyn spurned him. Learning of this, Hoster sent Baelish home and tricked Lysa into drinking an abortifacient potion, using her unborn child as proof of her fertility while marrying her off to Jon Arryn. Lysa has become a paranoid and an unstable, mercurial woman.^[27]

Shortly before A Game of Thrones, Baelish convinced Lysa to poison her husband and write a letter to Catelyn to name House Lannister responsible for the act. Lysa, fearing her husband was sending her child to be fostered in a far off land, agrees. Fearing for herself and her son's safety, Lysa returns to the Eyrie and becomes Lady Regent of the Vale. At the Eyrie, Lysa becomes involved in Catelyn's kidnapping of Tyrion Lannister, then refuses House Stark's plea for assistance and commits the Vale to a strict policy of neutrality in the war. Lysa later accepts a marriage proposal from Baelish in A Storm of Swords. After finding Baelish kissing Sansa Stark, Lysa attempts to throw her to her death, but Baelish saves Sansa by murdering Lysa.^[56]

In the HBO television adaptation, she is portrayed by Kate Dickie.^{[S 1][S 19]}

Robert Arryn

Robert Arryn, sometimes called 'Sweetrobin', is the only child of Jon Arryn and Lysa Tully.^[1] He suffers from frequent seizure-like episodes called a 'shaking illness', and is depicted as intellectually and physically stunted.^[27] At the start of the series, he is Lord of the Eyrie and Defender of the Vale though his mother rules as regent.^[1] After Lysa's marriage to Petyr Baelish and her subsequent death in A Storm of Swords, Baelish claims the rule of the Vale and guardianship of Robert. In the absence of his mother, he becomes attached to his cousin Sansa Stark in her disguise of Alayne Stone.^[57]

In the television adaptation of the novels, the character is renamed 'Robin Arryn' to prevent confusion with Robert Baratheon. He is portrayed by Lino Facioli.^{[S 1][S 19]}

Vassals

Yohn Royce

Yohn Royce (sometimes called 'Bronze Yohn') is Lord of Runestone and head of House Royce. After the death of Lysa Arryn, Lord Yohn forms the Lords Declarant in opposition to Petyr Baelish's rule of the Vale.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Rupert Vansittart.

Anya Waynwood

Lady Waynwood is the lady of Ironoaks, and the head of House Waynwood, a powerful vassal to House Arryn of the Vale. Lady Anya is part of the Lords Declarant, who oppose Baelish's rule of the Vale.

In the HBO television adaptation, she is portrayed by Paola Dionisotti

Nestor Royce

Nestor is a cousin of Yohn Royce, from a lesser branch of House Royce. He ruled the Eyrie as High Steward of the Vale during Jon Arryn's absence and acted as Keeper of the Gates of the Moon and feels he is owed for his years of service. Littlefinger later makes him the hereditary Lord of the Gates of the Moon to keep him loyal, signing the paper declaring this so Nestor holding the Gates depends on Baelish' power.

House Greyjoy

Coat of arms of House Greyjoy

House Greyjoy is one of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms and is the principal noble house on the Iron Islands, home to the Ironborn. Its seat is on Pyke. Its coat of arms displays a golden kraken on a black field, and its words are We Do Not Sow. Bastards born in the Iron Islands are given the surname "Pyke". The Greyjoys became Lords Paramount of the Iron Islands after House Targaryen conquered the Seven Kingdoms and allowed the Ironborn to choose who would have primacy over them. Balon Greyjoy is the current Lord of the Iron Islands. He has two surviving children, his only daughter, Asha, and Theon.

vteFamily tree of House Greyjoy
Lady Stonetree Quellon[a] Lady Piper[a] Lady Sunderly[b] Harlon[b] Quenton[b] Donel[b] Balon IX[c] Alannys Harlaw[d][c] Euron III"Crow's Eye"[c] Victarion[c] Urrigon[b] Aeron"Damphair"[c] Robin[b] Rodrik[e][c] Maron[e][c] Asha Greyjoy[c][f] Erik Ironmaker[c] Theon[c] several bastard children[g]
Notes: Martin, George R. R.; García Jr., Elio M.; Antonsson, Linda (2014). "The Old Way and the New". The World of Ice & Fire. ISBN 978-0-553-80544-4. Martin, George R. R. (2005). "Chapter 1, The Prophet". A Feast for Crows. ISBN 0-553-80150-3. Martin, George R. R. (2011). "Appendix: King of the Isles and the North". A Dance with Dragons. ISBN 978-0553801477. Martin, George R. R. (2005). "Chapter 11, The Kraken's Daughter". A Feast for Crows. ISBN 0-553-80150-3. Martin, George R. R. (1999). "Chapter 11, Theon I". A Clash of Kings. ISBN 0-553-10803-4. For the TV series, Asha was renamed Yara Martin, George R. R. (2005). "Chapter 29, The Reaver". A Feast for Crows. ISBN 0-553-80150-3.

Family

Balon Greyjoy

Balon Greyjoy is the Lord of the Iron Islands, King of Salt and Rock, Son of the Sea Wind, and Lord Reaper of Pyke. ^[1] He is a harsh and fierce man. Ten years before A Song of Ice and Fire, he led a rebellion against King Robert Baratheon. The rebellion failed and his youngest son Theon Greyjoy was taken as a hostage and raised in Winterfell by Lord Eddard Stark. After Robert's death, Balon spurns Robb Stark's offer of an alliance in A Clash of Kings and declares himself King of the Iron Islands and the North.^[58] He captures the Neck and ravages the coastline of the Stark-held North. He dies in A Storm of Swords after falling off a bridge during a storm.^[59] The timely return of Balon's banished brother Euron leads many characters to believe that Euron played a part in Balon's death. Euron later admits to Aeron he was responsible for Balon's death, though not in person.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Patrick Malahide.^{[S 20]}

Asha Greyjoy

Asha Greyjoy is Balon Greyjoy's only daughter and oldest living child. She serves as the third-person narrator for four chapters throughout A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons. Asha was raised as Balon's heir despite a custom forbidding female rule, and has otherwise defied traditional gender roles by captaining her own ship and leading men into battle. When Balon orders an invasion of the North in A Clash of Kings, she captures Deepwood Motte. She returns to the Islands in A Feast For Crows after her father's death and claims her father's throne, which she loses in favor of her uncle Euron. In A Dance with Dragons, she returns to Deepwood Motte and learns that Euron has married her off by proxy.^[60] She is eventually captured by Stannis Baratheon and travels with his army toward Winterfell, where she is reunited with her brother Theon.

In the HBO television adaptation, the character is renamed Yara Greyjoy to avoid confusion with the character Osha. Yara is portrayed by Gemma Whelan.^{[S 21][S 22]} Whelan speculated in an interview that in the TV series Yara is bisexual,^[61] though Martin confirmed that she is not in the novels.^[62]

Theon Greyjoy

Main article: Theon Greyjoy

Theon Greyjoy is the only living son, and heir apparent of Balon Greyjoy. He is the third-person narrator for thirteen chapters throughout A Clash of Kings and A Dance with Dragons. He is arrogant, cocky, and proud. Ten years before the events of the series, he was taken hostage by Ned Stark to be executed if Balon displeased the king. Theon was raised at Winterfell with the Stark children and became a close friend to Robb Stark in particular.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Alfie Allen.^{[S 1][S 2]}

Euron Greyjoy

Euron Greyjoy is the younger brother of Balon and is hated by all his brothers. He wears a patch over his left eye, for which he is nicknamed "Crow's Eye", and is more ruthless and sadistic than his brothers. Before the events of the series, he was banished from the Iron Islands. During his exile, he lived as a pirate and became extremely wealthy and became involved in dark magic, culminating in his gaining ownership of a horn that can control dragons. In A Feast for Crows, Euron's return from exile coincides with Balon's death, encouraging speculation that he played a role in his brother's demise. After becoming King of the Iron Islands at a Kingsmoot by telling the Ironborn he knows where there are dragons and that he intends to conquer Westeros, he begins successful raids along the Reach. He sends his brother Victarion away to court Daenerys Targaryen in his name and bring her and her dragons to Westeros.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Pilou Asbæk.^{[S 23]}

Victarion Greyjoy

Victarion Greyjoy is the second youngest of Balon's surviving brothers and is Lord Commander of the Iron Fleet. He first appears in A Clash of Kings and is present as his brother, King Balon Greyjoy, reveals his plans to invade the north; Victarion is given overall command of the invasion. He appears next in A Feast for Crows and serves as the third-person narrator for four chapters throughout A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons. Victarion is a devout follower of the Drowned God. Years before the events of the series, he killed his wife after he learned of her affair with Euron and has not remarried. After failing to become King of the Iron Islands, he is sent away to court Daenerys Targaryen in Euron's name, but he plans to marry her himself to spite Euron for earlier betrayals. After weathering a savage storm, the remains of his fleet reach Meereen. Victarion orders his fleet to assault the forces besieging the city. His fate is unknown.

Aeron Greyjoy

Aeron Greyjoy is the youngest of Balon's surviving brothers.^[63] He is introduced in A Clash of Kings and serves as a third-person narrator for two chapters of A Feast for Crows. In his youth, he was a drunk and was scorned by Balon, thus later known as Aeron Damphair. After nearly drowning, he dedicated himself to the Drowned God, and became a high priest.^[64] After Balon's mysterious death, and crowning of his brother Euron, he becomes a bitter opponent of Euron and his schemes, calling a Kingsmoot to make Victarion King instead of Euron. This fails, and Aeron goes into hiding. A preview chapter from The Winds of Winter reveals that Euron had his men capture Aeron, leaving him imprisoned in Euron's ship for several months before being tied to the ship's prow. It is also revealed that Euron had repeatedly molested Aeron in their youth, leading to Aeron's hatred of Euron.

In the HBO television adaption, he is portrayed by Michael Feast.

Vassals

Rodrik Harlaw

Rodrik Harlaw is the Lord of Harlaw, the most populated of the Iron Islands. He is the richest man in the Iron Islands and the maternal uncle of Asha Greyjoy, one of his sisters being Balon's wife. Rodrik is known as "The Reader" because of his love of reading. He has so many books that they have filled one of the Towers in his castle of Ten Towers. As both Rodrik's sons died in the First Greyjoy Rebellion his various relatives are vying to become his heir. Rodrik has nominated his cousin Ser Harras Harlaw as heir to Harlaw. After Balon's death Rodrik agrees to support Asha at the Kingsmoot, but worries she won't get enough support and offers to make her heir to the Ten Towers. After Euron wins the Kingsmoot, Rodrik advises Asha to flee the Iron Islands, fearing Euron will kill her to prevent his rule being challenged. After capturing the Shield Islands, Euron makes Harras Lord of Greyshield to weaken Rodrik's power. Rodrik questions Euron's intent to conquer Westeros and claim to have sailed to Valyria, infuriating Euron.

House Martell

Coat of arms of House Martell

House Martell is one of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms and is the ruling house of the kingdom of Dorne. Its seat is the castle of Sunspear. Its coat of arms displays a gold spear piercing a red sun on an orange field, and its words are Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken. Bastards born in Dorne are generally given the surname "Sand". Dorne, along with House Martell, is culturally, ethnically, and politically distinct from the rest of the kingdoms. The rulers of Dorne are styled Prince or Princess because Dorne resisted direct conquest and joined the rest of the Seven Kingdoms through marriage.

vteFamily tree of House Martell
Princess of Dorne[a][b] Lewyn[c] Doran[d] Mellario of Norvos[d] Mors[a] Olyvar[a] Elia[d] RhaegarTargaryen[e] EllariaSand[d] Oberyn"The Red Viper"[d] Arianne[d] Quentyn[d] Trystane[d] RhaenysTargaryen[d] Aegon VITargaryen[d] ObaraSand[d] NymeriaSand[d] Tyene Sand[d] EliaSand[d] ObellaSand[d] DoreaSand[d] LorezaSand[d] SarellaSand[d]
Notes: Martin, George R. R. (2005). "Chapter 2, The Captain Of Guards". A Feast for Crows. ISBN 0-553-80150-3. Martin, George R. R. (2000). "Chapter 70, Tyrion X". A Storm of Swords. ISBN 0-553-10663-5. Martin, George R. R. (2005). "Chapter 13, The Soiled Knight". A Feast for Crows. ISBN 0-553-80150-3. Martin, George R. R. (2011). "Appendix: House Martell". A Dance with Dragons. ISBN 978-0553801477. Martin, George R. R.; García Jr., Elio M.; Antonsson, Linda (2014). "The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II". The World of Ice & Fire. ISBN 978-0-553-80544-4.

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Doran Martell

Doran Martell is the Prince of Dorne and the Lord of Sunspear. He is the father of Arianne, Quentyn, and Trystane. By A Game of Thrones, he is in his fifties, and his gout leaves him barely able to walk and dependent on a wheeled chair. He is a cautious, pensive man who does not display his emotions. He swears loyalty to Joffrey only after Myrcella Baratheon is betrothed to Trystane by Tyrion Lannister, sending her off to Dorne. Tyrion also gives him a position on Joffrey's council. In A Storm of Swords, Doran sends his brother Oberyn to claim the position. After Oberyn's death, Doran refuses to start a war and returns to Sunspear to reassume control of his principality. He imprisons Oberyn's vengeful daughters, called the Sand Snakes (who have been calling for war for the death of their father), to maintain peace. After foiling his daughter Arianne's attempt to crown Myrcella the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, he reveals that he has long been planning the downfall of Tywin Lannister to avenge Elia and intends to ally Dorne with House Targaryen.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Alexander Siddig.^{[S 24]}

Arianne Martell

Arianne Martell is the eldest child of Prince Doran Martell of Dorne and heir to the Sunspear. She serves as the third-person narrator for two chapters in A Feast for Crows, and will be the narrator for at least two chapters in The Winds of Winter.^{[S 25]} She is cunning and beautiful and is also close with her cousins, the Sand Snakes. By A Feast for Crows, she is dissatisfied with her father, believing him to be weak. She plans to name Myrcella Baratheon the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, as by Dornish law Myrcella inherits the title over her brother. Arianne seduces Arys Oakheart to win his support of Myrcella's claim. The plot is foiled and Myrcella is wounded in the kidnapping attempt. As Arianne confronts Doran after he foils her plans, her father reveals that he has been plotting revenge on Tywin Lannister for many years and was waiting for the perfect time to strike. After the Golden Company invades Westeros, Doran sends Arianne to find out the truth about Aegon Targaryen. Her fate is unknown.

Quentyn Martell

Ser Quentyn Martell is the second child and oldest son of Doran Martell.^[1] He serves as the third-person narrator for four chapters in A Dance with Dragons. He is described as intelligent, serious, and dutiful,^[65] though not particularly handsome. In A Dance with Dragons it is revealed that Doran Martell sent Quentyn to marry Daenerys Targaryen and bring her to Dorne. On the way most of Quentyn's companions die. He and his remaining two friends, Archibald Yronwood and Gerris Drinkwater, are forced to become sellswords to reach Slaver's Bay. Daenerys politely refuses the offer.^[66] Not wanting to leave empty-handed, Quentyn tries to take one of Daenerys's dragons as a mount to impress her, but is killed by her dragons in front of his guards.^[67][68]

Trystane Martell

Trystane Martell is the youngest child of Doran Martell. To ensure House Martell loyalty to the throne it is arranged that he will marry Myrcella Baratheon when they come of age.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Toby Sebastian.^{[S 26]}

Elia Martell

Elia Martell was the younger sister of Prince Doran Martell of Dorne and was very close to her younger brother Oberyn. She married Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, and bore him two children: a daughter Rhaenys and a son Aegon. Fifteen years before the events of the series, Rhaegar was killed in battle during Robert's rebellion. When the capital city was sacked by House Lannister, she was raped and murdered by Gregor Clegane. Elia's brother Oberyn, however, believed Tywin had Elia murdered to avenge the slight to his honor when Aerys had his son and heir married to Elia instead of Tywin's daughter, Cersei.

Oberyn Martell

Main article: Oberyn Martell

Oberyn Martell is the younger brother of Doran Martell. He is a hot-headed, forceful, and lustful man with a quick wit and a barbed tongue. He is a formidable fighter and is called the "Red Viper" because it is rumored he poisons his weapons. In A Storm of Swords, he leads a Dornish envoy to King's Landing to claim the seat on the small council on his brother, Prince Doran Martell's, behalf and obtain justice for his sister Elia Martell's murder.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Pedro Pascal.^{[S 27]}

Ellaria Sand

Main article: Ellaria Sand

Ellaria Sand is the paramour of Prince Oberyn Martell, and the mother of the four youngest "Sand Snakes". She accompanies Oberyn to King's Landing when Oberyn takes the seat on the small council. After returning to Dorne, she is distraught when she hears Obara's statement on how the Mountain's death "is a start", as she sees the futility of it, and is worried about her own daughters' safety.

In the HBO television adaptation, she is portrayed by Indira Varma.^{[S 27]}

The Sand Snakes

The name "Sand Snakes" refers to Prince Oberyn Martell's eight illegitimate daughters: Obara, Nymeria, Tyene, Sarella, Elia, Obella, Dorea and Loreza, the latter youngest four were born to Oberyn's paramour Ellaria Sand. The older four however were born to different women: Obara from an Oldtown prostitute; Nymeria (also known as Lady Nym) from a noblewoman in Volantis; Tyene from a septa serving the Faith of the Seven; and Sarella from the female captain of the Summer Isles trading ship Feathered Kiss. They are collectively called "Sand Snakes" in reference to their father's nickname "Red Viper" and the regional norm of giving Dornish highborn illegitimate children the bastard surname "Sand".

In A Feast for Crows, Obara, Nymeria and Tyene Sand wish revenge for their father's death and pressure their uncle Prince Doran Martell to declare war. When they are implicated in various plots to agitate the Dornish populace, Prince Doran catches hold of their plans and orders Areo Hotah to arrest the three Sand Snakes to prevent them from drawing Dorne into war.

In A Dance with Dragons, Doran releases the three imprisoned Sand Snakes and sends them on individual missions in his covert plot to bring down House Lannister in revenge for the murder of Elia Martell and her children during the Sack of King's Landing. Obara is sent to accompany the visiting Kingsguard knight Ser Balon Swann to High Hermitage so he can hunt down and kill the rogue knight Gerold Dayne for the mutilating attack on Princess Myrcella. Nymeria is sent to King's Landing to take the vacant Dornish seat on the small council in her late father's place (and serve as an agent from the inside). Tyene is sent to accompany her sister Nymeria to King's Landing disguised as a septa and gain the confidence of the High Sparrow.

The status of the fourth Sand Snake, Sarella Sand, is unknown, though according to Prince Doran she is said to be playing some sort of "game" in Oldtown. Sarella is famous for her insatiable academic curiosities, and there are fan speculations that she is actually disguised as a male Citadel acolyte named Alleras ("Sarella" spelt backwards) with the nickname "the Sphinx", who debuts in the prologue of A Feast for Crows and helps Samwell Tarly when he arrives at the Citadel. In the ending chapter of A Feast for Crows, Alleras is tasked by the departing Archmaester Marvyn to take good care of Samwell as the latter starts his maester training.

In two of pre-released chapters from the yet unfinished The Winds of Winter, the fifth Sand Snake, Elia Sand, nicknamed "Lady Lance", accompanies her cousin, Princess Arianne Martell, on the diplomatic journey to meet with Jon Connington and the allegedly survived Aegon VI Targaryen.

In the HBO television adaptation, only the oldest three Sand Snakes exist. Obara Sand is portrayed by New Zealand actress Keisha Castle-Hughes, Nymeria Sand by English actress Jessica Henwick, and Tyene Sand by Italian-American actress Rosabell Laurenti Sellers;^{[S 28]} the other Sand Snakes do not appear in the series.^[69]

Servants

Areo Hotah

Areo Hotah is the captain of Prince Doran Martell's guards. He serves as the third-person narrator for two chapters throughout A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons. He was born as the youngest of a large family in Norvos. Areo is steadfastly loyal to Doran. He helps foil Arianne Martell's plot to name Myrcella Baratheon the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, killing Arys Oakheart in the process.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by DeObia Oparei.^{[S 28]}

House Tully

Coat of arms of House Tully

House Tully is one of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms and is the principal house in the Riverlands. Its seat is at Riverrun. Its coat of arms displays a leaping silver trout on a field of rippling blue and red stripes, and its words are Family, Duty, Honor. Bastards born in the Riverlands are generally given the surname "Rivers". When House Targaryen invaded Westeros, Lord Tully was among the first to welcome the invaders. In return, the Targaryens made House Tully the principal House of the Riverlands.

vteFamily tree of House Tully
Hoster[a] Minisa Whent[b][c] Brynden"The Blackfish"[b] 3 sons[c] Catelyn[a] EddardStark[a] PetyrBaelish[d] Lysa[a] JonArryn[a] Edmure[a] RoslinFrey[e] RobbStark[b] SansaStark[b] AryaStark[b] BrandonStark[b] RickonStark[b] RobertArryn[b]
Notes: Martin, George R. R. (2000). "Chapter 2: Catelyn". A Storm of Swords. pp. 33–42. ISBN 978-0-553-89787-6. Martin. "Appendix: House Tully". A Storm of Swords. pp. 1164–1165. Martin, George R. R. (1998). "Chapter 33: Catelyn". A Clash of Kings. p. 372. ISBN 978-0-553-89785-2. Martin. "Chapter 68: Sansa". A Storm of Swords. pp. 927–945. Martin. "Chapter 51: Catelyn". A Storm of Swords. pp. 693–705.

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Hoster Tully

Hoster Tully is the Lord of Riverrun and Lord Paramount of the Trident. He is the father of Catelyn Stark, Lysa Arryn, and Edmure Tully. He often quarrels with his brother Brynden because Brynden refuses to be married. Years before the events of the series, he agreed to foster Petyr Baelish at Riverrun as a ward. When he discovered that Lysa was pregnant with Petyr's child, he sent Petyr away and tricked Lysa into drinking an abortifacient potion. Hoster supported Robert Baratheon, House Stark, and House Arryn in rebellion against House Targaryen on the condition that Catelyn and Lysa be wed into the Stark and Arryn families, respectively. His health deteriorates rapidly over the novels; he eventually dies and is laid to rest in the river following the Tully tradition.

In the HBO television adaption, he is portrayed by Chris Newman.

Edmure Tully

Edmure Tully is the third child, only son, and heir of Lord Hoster Tully. He is dutiful and wishes to earn his father's respect and protect the common people of the Riverlands. However, he is also said to have a large heart and his decisions are often rash and emotional. He takes command of the Riverlands in A Game of Thrones because of his father's illness and is taken captive by Jaime Lannister. He is rescued by his nephew Robb Stark, and upon hearing of Eddard Stark's death he leads the Riverland lords in proclaiming Robb the King in the North. He defeats Tywin Lannister in battle and unwittingly ruins Robb's plan to destroy Tywin's army. As amends for thwarting Robb's plan, he agrees to marry Roslin Frey and repair the alliance with House Frey. However, the wedding is a trap and the Stark-Tully army is massacred, breaching ancient guest right customs. Edmure is taken to Casterly Rock, where he and the remaining members of House Tully are to spend the rest of their lives as prisoners to House Lannister. Roslin is to remain at the Twins, and the pair is promised to be reunited after the birth of their child.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Tobias Menzies.^{[S 6][S 7]}

Brynden Tully

Personal coat of arms of Brynden Tully

Ser Brynden Tully, called the Blackfish, is the younger brother of Hoster Tully and the uncle of Catelyn Stark, Lysa Arryn, and Edmure Tully. He constantly quarreled with his brother, usually over Brynden's refusal to marry. During one encounter Hoster called him the black goat of House Tully. Brynden mused that since their sigil was fish, he was the "Blackfish" of the family. He accompanied Lysa to the Vale. In A Game of Thrones, he is upset over the Vale's neutrality in the ongoing war. He resigns from his position and joins Robb Stark and his bannermen. He is appointed head of Robb's outriders and is a crucial member of the war council. His efforts win Robb several battles throughout A Clash of Kings. He is named Warden of the Southern Marches in A Storm of Swords and remains at Riverrun while Robb goes to the Twins to attend Edmure's wedding. After Robb's death, Brynden holds Riverrun in Robb's name, but he is besieged by House Lannister and House Frey. In A Feast for Crows, Brynden surrenders the Tully seat of Riverrun to spare further bloodshed, but he himself escapes capture. His whereabouts are unknown.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Clive Russell.^{[S 29]}

Vassals

Walder Frey

Coat of arms of House Frey

Walder Frey is Lord of the Twins, and a vassal to House Tully. He is called the Lord of the Crossing as the placement of his castle allows him to control who crosses the river, giving Walder Frey considerable strategic importance. He is known for having over a hundred descendants from his eight wives. He emphasizes family loyalty and believes in taking care of relations, including those who disappoint him. Although he is a bannerman of House Tully, he does not immediately go to Riverrun when Edmure Tully summons his vassals to support Robb Stark in A Game of Thrones.

Since crossing the Twins is a necessity for Robb, Walder is able to negotiate marriage contracts between his house and House Stark. When Robb marries Jeyne Westerling in A Clash of Kings, Frey is outraged and withdraws his support from Robb to conspire with Tywin Lannister and Roose Bolton to exact revenge. In A Storm of Swords, Walder pretends to make amends with Robb and agrees to marry his daughter Roslin to Edmure. The wedding is a trap, with Robb, his key supporters and most of his army massacred during the feast, a direct violation of ancient guest right customs. He then swears loyalty to House Lannister and his second son Emmon Frey receives Riverrun, the seat of House Tully, as a reward, with advantageous marriages for other descendants. The people of the Riverlands refuse to support his rule and a shadowy guerrilla war erupts that Walder Frey struggles to control. House Frey is so large and factional that many of the Freys hate each other, aspiring to become Lord of the Crossing.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by David Bradley.^{[S 30]}

House Tyrell

Coat of arms of House Tyrell

House Tyrell is one of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms and is the principal noble house in the Reach. Its seat is at Highgarden where they reside as the Wardens of the South. Its coat of arms displays a golden rose on a green field, and its words are Growing Strong. Bastards born in the Reach are generally given the surname "Flowers". When the former rulers of the Reach, House Gardener, were killed in battle against House Targaryen, the Targaryens raised the Tyrells from stewards of Highgarden to Lords of Highgarden. Because House Florent had a better claim to Highgarden, the Tyrells are often seen as "upjumped stewards" by the lords of the Reach and other Great Houses; however, the women of the Tyrell household are noted for being shrewd and clever leaders.

vteFamily tree of House Tyrell
Luthor[a] Olenna Redwyne[b] Gormon[b] Garth[b] Moryn[b] Mace[b] Alerie Hightower[b] Janna[b] Jon Fossoway[b] Mina[b] Paxter Redwyne[b] Garse Flowers[b] Garrett Flowers[b] Luthor[c] Elyn Norridge[c] Leo "The Lazy"[c] Willas[b] Garlan[b] Leonette Fossoway[b] Horas Redwyne[b] Hobber Redwyne[b] Desmera Redwyne[b] Theodore[c] Lia Serry[c] Olene[c] Leo Blackbar[c] Medwick[c] Loras[b] Margaery[b] Renly Baratheon[d] Elinor[b][c] Luthor[c] JoffreyBaratheon[b] TommenBaratheon[b]
Notes: Martin, George R. R. (2000). "Chapter 6, Sansa I". A Storm of Swords. ISBN 0-553-10663-5. Martin, George R. R. (2011). "Appendix: House Tyrell". A Dance with Dragons. ISBN 978-0553801477. Martin, George R. R. (2000). "Appendix". A Storm of Swords. ISBN 0-553-10663-5. Martin, George R. R. (1996). "Chapter 69, Tyrion IX". A Game of Thrones. ISBN 0-553-10354-7.

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Mace Tyrell

Lord Mace Tyrell is the Lord of Highgarden, Defender of the Marches, High Marshal of the Reach, and Warden of the South. He has three sons—Willas, Garlan, and Loras—and one daughter, Margaery. He is described as a prematurely old and tedious man who lacks in political savvy and is thought to serve as the figurehead to his mother, Olenna Redwyne. In A Clash of Kings, he supports the marriage between Margaery and Renly Baratheon, who plans to usurp the throne of the Seven Kingdoms. When Renly dies, Mace accepts an offer to marry Margaery to Joffrey Baratheon, the current king. After his and Tywin's armies defeat Stannis Baratheon, Mace is given a seat on the King's council. After Cersei's downfall, Kevan Lannister, Regent of the Seven Kingdoms, names Mace his Hand, mostly to repair the relationship between their houses. Mace then tries to fill the Small Council with his vassals, greedy for more power.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Roger Ashton-Griffiths.

Loras Tyrell

Ser Loras Tyrell, nicknamed the Knight of Flowers, is the third son of Mace Tyrell. He is a young, but highly skilled knight and jouster. He is beloved by the crowds, and many young girls are infatuated with him. When Renly Baratheon, Loras' lover, claims himself king of the Seven Kingdoms in A Clash of Kings, Loras supports him and is made head of Renly's personal guard. After Renly's assassination, Loras is enraged with grief, blaming Brienne of Tarth and Catelyn Stark for Renly's death. In A Storm of Swords, he questions Brienne and finally decides that she is not the killer. When his sister Margaery is married to Joffrey Baratheon, he joins the Kingsguard. He volunteers to lead the assault on Dragonstone in A Feast for Crows so Cersei Lannister will send military assistance to defend his native Highgarden from the Greyjoys. He successfully captures Dragonstone but is badly wounded and near death. By the end of A Dance with Dragons, he barely clings to life. His fate is unknown.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Finn Jones. The character is a composite of the three Tyrell sons. The adaptation openly depicts Loras and Renly Baratheon as lovers, an interaction only obliquely addressed within the novels.^{[S 15][S 16]}

Margaery Tyrell

Main article: Margaery Tyrell

Margaery Tyrell /ˈmɑːrdʒəri tɪˈrɛl/ is the youngest child and only daughter of Mace Tyrell. She is an intelligent, beautiful, and shrewd young woman, and despite being only sixteen, she is manipulative and adept at political intrigue. She is also quite moral, and has some kindness in her heart.

In the HBO television adaptation, she is portrayed by Natalie Dormer.^{[S 31]}

Olenna Tyrell

Main article: Olenna Tyrell

Olenna Tyrell, also known as the Queen of Thorns, was born into House Redwyne and is the mother of Mace Tyrell and widow of the late Luthor Tyrell. She is described as a wizened and cunning old woman with a wicked wit and a sharp tongue, and is known for openly stating her opinion.

In the HBO television adaptation, she is portrayed by Diana Rigg.

Vassals

Randyll Tarly

Randyll Tarly is the head of House Tarly, bannerman of House Tyrell, and considered to be one of the finest military commanders in Westeros. He is also the father of Samwell Tarly. When word of the imprisonment of Margaery Tyrell reaches Randyll, he marches his army to King's Landing where Kevan Lannister makes him the new master of laws.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by James Faulkner.^{[S 32]}

The North

Night's Watch

Coat of arms of the Night's Watch

"Night's Watch" redirects here. For other uses, see Night Watch (disambiguation).

The Night's Watch is a sworn brotherhood of men who patrol the Wall. The individual members or "Brothers of the Watch" (called "Crows" by the Wildlings)^[70][71] reject land and titles, practice celibacy, cut ties to their families, assume neutrality in politics, and never desert their assignments,^[72][73] on pain of death.^[74] Joining the Watch is still considered an honor because any man can rise through the ranks regardless of illegitimacy or criminal past, but in the first book,^[75][76] the Watch is severely undermanned.^[77] The Watch is based at Castle Black, where the Lord Commander of the Watch resides and new recruits are trained.^[78]

Jeor Mormont

Jeor Mormont, called the Old Bear, is the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. He was the Lord of Bear Island in the North but joined the Watch to pass the title to his son Jorah Mormont. Mormont is considered a strong, resolute leader and commands respect. He keeps a raven capable of speaking simple phrases as a pet. In A Game of Thrones, he chooses Jon Snow as his steward and potential successor.^[72] Soon afterwards, a wight (a dead body reanimated by the Others) attempts to kill him but Jon kills the wight.^[79] In gratitude, Mormont gives Jon his ancestral sword, Longclaw and changes its pommel to a wolf's head, in accordance with the House Stark sigil.^[73] To investigate the return of wights, the disappearance of several Rangers and rumors of a wildling army, Jeor leads an expedition beyond the Wall in A Clash of Kings, but his force is annihilated by Others and an army of wights in A Storm of Swords. He leads the survivors to Craster's Keep, where he is killed in a mutiny.^[80] In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by James Cosmo.^{[S 1]}

Maester Aemon

"Aemon Targaryen" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Aemond Targaryen or Aegon Targaryen.

Aemon Targaryen is the older brother of Aegon V Targaryen, the third son of Maekar I Targaryen, and a member of the Night's Watch. Decades before the events of A Game of Thrones, he was sent to the Citadel in Oldtown on the orders of his grandfather Daeron II, who felt there were too many Targaryens, and became a Maester (one of an order of scholars and healers). He was later offered the throne of the Seven Kingdoms after the death of his father Maekar, but ceded the rule to Aegon and joined the Night's Watch. By A Game of Thrones, he is elderly and blind, but provides guidance to the men at Castle Black, and is greatly respected within the Night's Watch. In A Feast for Crows, Jon Snow sends him to the Citadel by sea, but Maester Aemon catches a fever during a storm and dies on the voyage between Braavos and Oldtown.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Peter Vaughan.^{[S 1][S 2]}

Yoren

Yoren is a recruiter of the Night's Watch. In A Game of Thrones Yoren travels with Tyrion Lannister from the Wall to King's Landing, and is present when Tyrion is arrested by Catelyn Stark. He then races to King's Landing to inform Eddard Stark. During Lord Eddard's execution, he finds Arya Stark and shields her from seeing her father's death. In A Clash of Kings he disguises Arya as a boy recruit to smuggle her to Winterfell, but is killed by Lannister soldiers.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Francis Magee.^{[S 2][S 33]}

Samwell Tarly

Main article: Samwell Tarly

Samwell Tarly, called 'Sam', is the elder son of Lord Randyll Tarly of Horn Hill. Ten chapters throughout A Storm of Swords and A Feast for Crows are told from his point of view. In spite of his self-professed cowardice, Sam is highly intelligent, resourceful, and loyal. Sam's lack of martial abilities and his interest in scholarly pursuits convinces his father that he is an unworthy heir and he is forced to join the Night's Watch.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by John Bradley.^{[S 1][S 2]}

Janos Slynt

Janos Slynt was a former Commander of the City Watch in King's Landing and a brother in the Night's Watch. He first appears in A Game of Thrones as commander of the City Watch. Slynt is known for his corruption, but Robert was persuaded not to remove him on the grounds the next commander might be worse. After Robert's death, when Ned intends to depose Joffrey, Slynt orders his men to arrest Ned. For this, Janos Slynt was made a lord and given Harrenhal.

In A Clash of Kings, Tyrion Lannister exiles Slynt to the Night's Watch as he cannot be trusted. In A Storm of Swords, Slynt attempts to be elected as Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, but loses to Jon Snow. After Slynt repeatedly refuses Jon's orders, Jon publicly executes him.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Dominic Carter.^{[S 1][S 2]}

Alliser Thorne

Alliser Thorne is the Master of Arms at Castle Black, a warrior charged with training the Watch's recruits. Thorne was originally a Targaryen loyalist who, after the fall of House Targaryen at the hands of Ned and Robert, was forced to join the Night's Watch. He harbors deep resentment at House Stark for this fate. When Jon arrives at Castle Black, Thorne personally torments, humiliates, and provokes Jon whenever possible.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Owen Teale.^{[S 1][S 2]}

Bowen Marsh

Bowen Marsh is the First Steward of the Night's Watch, based at Castle Black. He is in charge of the day-to-day running of the Night's Watch, dealing with issues of supplies, funding, logistics and communications. During A Dance with Dragons, Bowen becomes disillusioned by the decisions made by Jon Snow as Lord Commander. Fearing for the future safety of the Night's Watch, Bowen and several of his followers stab Jon.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Michael Condron.

Eddison Tollett

Eddison Tollett, also known as "Dolorous Edd" for his melancholy temperament, sarcastic wit and pessimistic dry humor, is a squire from House Tollett and a steward of the Night's Watch. He is one of Jon Snow's closest friends at Castle Black. Edd survives the battle with the wights at the Fist of the First Men, and is among the survivors to make it back to Craster's Keep. In A Dance with Dragons Edd carries on his duties as the Lord Commander's steward. He is one of the men brought along as muscle to assist Lord Commander Jon Snow in escorting Janos Slynt for his execution.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Ben Crompton.^{[S 34]}

Waymar Royce

Waymar Royce is a young Night's Watch ranger who leads two other rangers, the equally young Will and Gared, a man in his 50s, after a group of wildings in the prologue scene of the first novel, A Game of Thrones. Although Will, the scout, reports that he discovered the wildings lying dead near a stream past a ridge, Royce refuses to return to Castle Black, despite Gared's concerns about the worsening weather and Will's intuition that sinister is occurring around them, because he wants to confirm that the wildings were not merely sleeping. He is killed by a White Walker, and turned into a wight, after which he kills Will, making him the first character whose death is explicitly depicted in the series.

He is played in the television adaptation by Rob Ostlere, giving Ostlere the distinction of being the first actor to be killed off on the show. On this, Ostlere comments, "To be honest, when you do those smaller parts, you're just happy to see yourself up there because sometimes those things can get cut".^[81]

Free Folk

Wildlings, also called Free Folk, are people who live beyond the Wall.^[78][82] They live in independent villages and have no central government.^[83] Bands of wildlings often cross the Wall for plunder.^[84] In A Storm of Swords, the wildlings unite under Mance Rayder, the self-styled 'King-beyond-the-Wall', and invade the Seven Kingdoms to escape the return of The Others.^[83] With the help of Jon and Stannis Baratheon, they settle in the North. Many move into the abandoned castles to defend the Wall.^[85]

Mance Rayder

Mance Rayder is a former member of the Night's Watch who later deserted. Since then, he has become known as "King-beyond-the-Wall".^[74][86] In A Storm of Swords, he unites all the wildlings under his command and leads them to attack the Wall from the south trying to guide his people to safety from the advancing White Walkers. His vanguard is defeated by Jon Snow at the Wall.^[87] During a parlay with Jon, Stannis Baratheon and his army rout the wildlings, and Mance is taken prisoner.^[88] Stannis orders Mance to be burned alive in A Dance with Dragons, but Jon later discovers that the priestess Melisandre used magic to disguise Rayder as the wildling who was burned in his place, escaping execution. Jon orders Mance to rescue Arya Stark, not knowing the girl is actually Jeyne Poole.^[14][13] In Winterfell, the party secretly kills off several of Roose Bolton's men, creating tension in Winterfell, and enlists the help of Theon Greyjoy to smuggle Jeyne out of the castle, but Mance is forced to stay behind. Ramsay Bolton later sends a letter to Jon claiming that he has captured Mance and is holding him prisoner.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Ciarán Hinds. In the show, Mance Rayder is not saved by Melisandre and his execution is genuine.

Ygritte

Ygritte is a wildling spearwife renowned for her fierce and headstrong nature, and is considered by many wildlings to be beautiful due to her exceptionally red hair, although Jon Snow considers her to be rather plain-looking. Ygritte first encounters Jon in A Clash of Kings, when she and her band of three wildling scouts are surprise-attacked by a group of Night's Watch rangers led by the famed Qhorin Halfhand, among whom is a young recruit Jon Snow. Most of her band is killed and she is personally captured by Jon, but Jon refuses the order to execute Ygritte because of her gender and later releases her in secret.^[89] She rejoins the wildlings, and is present when Rattleshirt traps Qhorin and Jon in a cave, resulting in Jon feigning surrender by killing Qhorin. Ygritte speaks up for Jon when other wildlings raises suspicion towards Jon,^[90] and again when Mance Rayder doubts Jon's sincerity since he did not inform the wildlings of Lord Commander Mormont's ranging. Ygritte voluntarily transfers to Tormund Giantsbane's group in order to stay with Jon, and they begin a sexual relationship as the wildling raiders attached to Thenn leader Styr are sent to scale over the Wall on Mance's orders aiming to attack Castle Black from the rear. Ygritte continues to defend Jon, but when Jon defects at Queenscrown to return to the Night's Watch, she shoots Jon in the calf with an arrow on the run. Ygritte later participates in Styr's attack on Castle Black, and is fatally shot in the chest by an arrow in the ensuing battle, later dying in Jon's arms.^[91]

In the HBO television adaptation, she is portrayed by Scottish actress Rose Leslie,^{[S 35]} Leslie and Kit Harington, the actor who portrayed Jon Snow, married in 2018.

Craster

Craster is a wildling who lives north of the Wall in a fortified homestead called Craster's Keep. According to Ygritte, he was fathered by a member of the Night's Watch with a wilding from Whitetree.^[92] A regrettable ally of the Night's Watch, Craster has nineteen wives. When his daughters are old enough, he marries them and incestuously fathers new children. It is heavily implied that he sacrifices his sons to the Others. Whilst searching for Benjen Stark and his missing party, Jeor Mormont's expedition party stays a night at Craster's Keep, under strict conditions not to get involved with his wives.^[93] When they return after being attacked by the Others, an argument ensures when Craster denies members of the Night's Watch access to his food. This leads to a mutiny, resulting in his and Mormont's deaths.^[80]

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Robert Pugh.

Gilly

Main article: Gilly (character)

Gilly is a wildling girl, daughter and wife of Craster. After the Night's Watch regroups at Craster's Keep, Gilly gives birth to a son. Craster is killed before he can sacrifice the child, and in the confusion Gilly flees south with Samwell.

In the HBO television adaptation, she is portrayed by Hannah Murray.^{[S 36]}

Val

Val is the sister of Mance Rayder's wife, Dalla. After the failed Wildling incursion, she is kept prisoner at the wall. She is described as an attractive woman. In A Dance with Dragons, Jon Snow sends her alone to bring a Wildling warlord, Tormund, and his people to the Wall. The mission is successful. She does not appear in the show.

Lord of Bones

The Lord of Bones (also mocked as "Rattleshirt") is a wildling leader under Mance Rayder, known for his vileness and cowardice. In A Dance with Dragons, he is executed, believed to be Mance since Melisandre glamoured him to take the appearance of the condemned.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Edward Dogliani in seasons two and three, and Ross O'Hennessy in season five.^{[S 37]}

Tormund Giantsbane

Main article: Tormund Giantsbane

Tormund, better known as "Tormund Giantsbane" or "Tormund Thunderfist", is a famous wildling raider.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Kristofer Hivju.

Varamyr Sixskins

Varamyr is an infamous Wildling skinchanger, nicknamed due to his controlling of five other animals (three wolves, a shadowcat and a snow bear). He is the POV character of the prologue chapter of A Dance With Dragons. Due to his skinchanging power, he maintains control over multiple Wildling villages via terror, and even aspired to be King-Beyond-the-Wall before joining Mance Rayder. After another skinchanger, Orell, is killed, he also assumes control of the eagle Orell leaves behind. When Stannis attacks the Wildlings army, Melisandre uses her magic to burn Varamyr's eagle, causing him to lose control of his remaining animals. When the Wildling army is routed, Varamyr flees north together with a small group, hiding his real identity from them. The group eventually deserts until only the spearwife named Thistle stays. Varamyr is stabbed by a boy when he attempts to take a squirrel-skin cloak off the dead body of the boy's mother. While Thistle treats his wound, knowing that he is dying, he attempts to take over her body. However, her mind fights back hard against him, and subsequent hysteria inflicted on Thistle's body attracts wights to their position to kill them both. Before Varamyr dies, his mind wargs into his wolf One Eye.

King's Landing

The Royal Court at King's Landing is mostly composed of the King's Small Council and his Kingsguard, the seven knights sworn to protect the king and his family. All members of the Small Council, except for the Grand Maester, are appointed and dismissed by the king or The Hand.

Small Council

Petyr Baelish

Main article: Petyr Baelish

Lord Petyr Baelish, called Littlefinger, held power as the Master of Coin, the treasurer of the Seven Kingdoms. Petyr names himself Lord Protector of the Vale following the death of his wife, Lysa Arryn.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Aidan Gillen.^{[S 1][S 2]}

Varys

Main article: Varys

Varys, called the Spider, is a eunuch who serves as Master of Whisperers, the spymaster for the king of the Seven Kingdoms.^[94] He is feared by nobles and common people alike. He is described as bald and fat, and he usually affects a fawning, effeminate manner. He knows all of the secret passages in the royal castle and his spies are found everywhere.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Conleth Hill.^{[S 1][S 2]}

Pycelle

Pycelle is an elderly Maester, who for decades has served many kings as Grand Maester, the personal healer and scholar of the king. Although he is intelligent and highly educated, his effectiveness as an officer of the court has been dulled by his age. He is secretly an agent of influence for House Lannister: he convinced King Aerys II Targaryen to open the gates for Tywin Lannister during Robert's rebellion, he allowed Jon Arryn to die to keep the true parentage of Cersei Lannister's children secret, and would have killed King Robert Baratheon upon Cersei's command. Upon learning this, Tyrion Lannister has Pycelle removed from office and imprisoned. In A Storm of Swords, he is restored to his position. He objects to Queen Regent Cersei's decisions throughout A Feast for Crows, and she considers replacing him. When Cersei is arrested, Pycelle seizes control of the king's council and offers Kevan Lannister the regency. Together, they begin restoring order to the Seven Kingdoms. Pycelle is killed by Varys, who believes that he and Kevan's competent leadership threaten a Targaryen restoration.^[95]

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Julian Glover.^{[S 1]}

Qyburn

Qyburn is a former Maester who lost his chain for unethical experiments. He is also rumored to dabble in necromancy. In A Clash of Kings, he is a member of the Brave Companions mercenary company. He later leaves the company in A Feast for Crows and joins the court at King's Landing. Queen Cersei Lannister allows him to experiment on the mortally wounded Gregor Clegane, presumably transforming Clegane into the monstrous Kingsguard knight, Ser Robert Strong.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Anton Lesser.^{[S 6][S 7]} He improves Cersei's military capabilities via highly explosive 'wildfire' (deployed to destroy the Great Sept of Baelor), and anti-dragon scorpio ballistas, which are deployed around the walls of King's Landing, and on the bows of Euron Greyjoy's Iron Fleet. He is killed by Gregor Clegane as they attempt to flee the Red Keep.

Kingsguard

Barristan Selmy

Ser Barristan Selmy, called Barristan the Bold, is hailed as a hero throughout Westeros and is the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. He serves as the third-person narrator for four chapters in A Dance with Dragons. Although he is over sixty years old at the start of the series, he remains a remarkable fighter and is the most celebrated and respected living knight. He has been a member of the Kingsguard for most of his life and served three kings. He remained loyal to House Targaryen during Robert Baratheon's rebellion, but he later accepted Robert's pardon and held his position as commander. He is dismissed by Cersei upon Joffrey's succession to the throne. In A Clash of Kings, he begins serving the exiled princess Daenerys Targaryen. He exposes Ser Jorah Mormont, Daenerys's most trusted adviser, as a former spy for King Robert. When Daenerys disappears in A Dance with Dragons, he becomes a POV narrator and launches a coup against her husband. He then reluctantly rules Meereen in her stead under the title the Queen's Hand until she returns.^[68]

In the HBO television adaptation, in which he is portrayed by Ian McElhinney,^{[S 1][S 2]} he is mortally wounded in a battle with the Sons of the Harpy in the fifth-season episode "Sons of the Harpy". When asked about the manner in which he was notified of his character's death, McElhinney commented, "It proves you should probably not read the books."^[96]

Arys Oakheart

Coat of arms of House Oakheart

Ser Arys Oakheart is a knight of King Robert Baratheon's Kingsguard, and for Robert's subsequent heirs.^[94] He serves as the third-person narrator for one chapter in A Feast for Crows. Arys accompanies Myrcella Baratheon to Dorne, where he is seduced by Arianne Martell.^[97] Together, they plot to place Myrcella on the throne. After the plot is foiled, Arys is killed.^[98]

Meryn Trant

Ser Meryn Trant is a member of the kingsguard under King Robert Baratheon, King Joffrey Baratheon and King Tommen Baratheon.

When Joffrey tells Sansa of his plan to behead Robb Stark, she defies him by wishing to see his own head mounted there, for which Joffrey has Trant slap her. Along with the City Watch, he also murders King Robert's illegitimate children. When the Lannisters send their guards to capture Arya Stark, Trant kills Syrio Forel, her fencing instructor, who protects Arya despite only being armed with a wooden training sword,^{[99][S 38]} as a result Trant is one of the names on Arya Stark's "list".

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Ian Beattie.

Balon Swann

Ser Balon Swann is the second son of Lord Gulian Swann. He is said to be skilled with the lance, Morningstar, and bow and arrow. He is made a Kingsguard after the death of Ser Preston Greenfield, which Tyrion Lannister approves of. During the Battle of the Blackwater, he fights valiantly against the forces of Stannis Baratheon. In A Feast For Crows, Cersei Lannister sends him to Dorne with the skull of Gregor Clegane, which he gives to Doran Martell. Doran later informs the Sand Snakes and Arianne Martell of Balon's involvement in a plan by Cersei to kill Trystane Martell and frame Tyrion. After learning of the attempted murder of Princess Myrcella Baratheon, Balon leaves to chase Darkstar, the man who made the attempt on Myrcella's life.

Ser Balon does not appear in the HBO television adaptation.

Others

Ilyn Payne

Ser Ilyn Payne is the King's Justice, the royal executioner. Before the events of the series, King Aerys II Targaryen ordered his tongue cut out. He is a skilled headsman, seldom requiring a second stroke to finish his charges. Ilyn executes Lord Stark after his downfall. He serves as Jaime's sparring partner in A Feast for Crows.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Wilko Johnson.^{[S 39]}

The High Sparrow

Main article: High Sparrow

The High Sparrow is a prominent member of the "sparrows", a religious movement formed during the War of the Five Kings and is a member of the Faith of the Seven.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Jonathan Pryce.

Other characters

Westeros

Syrio Forel

Syrio Forel is the bald, former First Sword of Braavos and a master of the Braavosi fighting style known as Water Dancing.^[100] He instructs Arya in the ways of fencing. When the Lannisters send their guards to capture Arya, Syrio is killed by Meryn Trant, but not before Syrio dispatches all of the Lannister soldiers with no more than a wooden teaching sword, shattering knee caps and stabbing out eyes, so that Arya can escape.^{[99][S 38]}

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Miltos Yerolemou.

Thoros of Myr

Thoros is a red priest of R'hllor from the city of Myr. Before the events of the series, he was sent to King's Landing to convert King Aerys II Targaryen into a follower of R'hllor. He was unsuccessful and began to question his faith. When Robert Baratheon became king, Thoros became a frequent drinking companion of Robert's. He is a formidable fighter known for using a flaming sword. In A Game of Thrones, he is sent with Beric Dondarrion to arrest Gregor Clegane. When Dondarrion is killed, Thoros inadvertently resurrects him during the funeral service. By A Storm of Swords, the two founded a band of outlaws called the Brotherhood Without Banners to stop the raiders ravaging the Riverlands. Thoros is continually able to resurrect Dondarrion whenever he is killed. When Lady Stoneheart takes leadership of the Brotherhood in A Feast for Crows, he does not dispute her, although he disapproves of her motives and methods.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Paul Kaye.^{[S 6][S 7]}

Ser Duncan the Tall

Ser Duncan the Tall is a legendary knight and the subject of several popular songs and stories. He is one of the main characters of the Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas. Originally the squire of an itinerant 'hedge knight', he later befriended Prince Maekar Targaryen's son Aegon (nicknamed 'Egg'), with whom he traveled before Aegon ascended to the Iron Throne as King Aegon V Targaryen. Ser Duncan was appointed to his Kingsguard, and eventually became its Lord Commander. He perished alongside his king in 'The Tragedy of Summerhall', a huge fire at the Targaryen summer home, in which it is suggested he selflessly fought to save as many of the King's family as possible.

Meribald

Meribald is a septon of the Riverlands. He guides Brienne of Tarth to the Quiet Isle to meet the Elder Brother.

In the HBO television adaptation, the character is renamed Brother Ray and is portrayed by Ian McShane.

Septa Unella

Septa Unella is a member of the Most Devout, the ruling council of the Faith of the Seven. Unella is the septa who forces Cersei Lannister to admit her crimes to her in A Feast for Crows.

In the HBO television adaptation, she is portrayed by Hannah Waddingham.

Essos

Khal Drogo

Drogo is a powerful khal, or warlord, of the Dothraki people, a tribal nation of horse riders in the steppes beyond the Free Cities. He is an accomplished warrior and has never been defeated in battle. Hoping to gain his support to invade Westeros, Viserys Targaryen and Illyrio Mopatis arrange for Drogo to marry Daenerys Targaryen.^[16] After a tense wedding night, her growing sexual prowess and self-esteem ultimately results in him falling in love with her, proving himself as a kind husband.^[101][20] Drogo also does not support his Viserys' scheme to march on Westeros, eventually executing him after he threatens to kill Daenerys and their unborn child.^[22] After a failed attempt on her life by one of Robert Baratheon's spies, Drogo decides to lead his horde to conquer Westeros. However, during a battle, he receives an injury that eventually develops into sepsis.^[102] In a desperate attempt to save his life, Daenerys asks one of their captured slaves to revive him with blood magic, unwittily sacrificing their unborn child during the ritual. However, Drogo is left in a catatonic state, unable to move, speak or lead their horde to Westeros. Heartbroken, Daenerys smothers Drogo and uses his funeral pyre to awaken her dragons.^[103][104] She names her favorite one Drogon in his namesake.^[23]

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Jason Momoa.^{[S 2]}

Jaqen H'ghar

Main article: Jaqen H'ghar

Jaqen H'ghar is an alias used by a member of the Faceless Men, a society of assassins who follow a personification of death known as the Many-Faced God. In A Clash of Kings, this Faceless Man is posing as a Lorathi criminal from the black cells of the Red Keep given to Yoren's convoy to join the Night's Watch. During the journey, he was locked in a wagon cage along with two other criminals, called Rorge and Biter. He later meets Arya Stark, who frees him and the two others when the group is attacked by Lannister forces commanded by Amory Lorch. In gratitude, he promises to kill for Arya any three people she names. After Arya extorts him by naming him as the third name, Jaqen reluctantly agrees to help her stage a prison riot in Harrenhal that overwhelms the Lannister garrison and frees the northern prisoners. After that, Jaqen magically changes his face in front of Arya and offers to take her with him to Braavos. When she demurs, he gives her a Braavosi iron coin and instructs her to say "valar morghulis" to any Braavosi people should she need help finding him.

Later in A Feast for Crows, an alchemist with features identical to Jaqen's after the face change appears in Oldtown and bribes a Citadel novice named Pate to steal Archmaester Walgrave's keys (which can gain access to any door in Citadel). After Pate completes the trade, he dies of poison. Pate (with a completely different personality) later appears to greet Samwell Tarly when he meets Archmaester Marvyn.

In the HBO television adaptation, Jaqen is portrayed by German actor Tom Wlaschiha.^{[S 40]}

Illyrio Mopatis

Illyrio Mopatis is a wealthy and powerful Magister in Pentos. He is overweight, although in his youth he was a strong mercenary.^[105] He is a close friend of Varys', and the pair engineer a plot to place House Targaryen back on the throne of the Seven Kingdoms.^[106] Before the events of the series, he welcomed the exiled Viserys Targaryen and his sister Daenerys into his home as guests.^[105] In A Game of Thrones, Illyrio brokers a marriage between Daenerys and Khal Drogo to buy Drogo's army of warriors.^[107] His plan to create an army to invade Westeros is ruined upon the deaths of Drogo and Viserys. He aids Daenerys in A Clash of Kings by sending her three ships and a disguised Barristan Selmy. He also smuggles Tyrion Lannister out of Westeros in A Dance with Dragons and sends him to accompany Aegon on his journey to aid Daenerys.^[108][106]

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Roger Allam.^{[S 1]}

Hizdahr zo Loraq

Hizdahr zo Loraq is a Ghiscari noble of the city of Meereen. With the Sons of the Harpy continuing to cause trouble in the streets, the Green Grace advises Daenerys to take a husband of Ghiscari blood to placate the Meereenese and recommends Hizdahr. After keeping the peace, Hizdahr marries Daenerys as her second husband. Hizdahr tries to gain control of Meereen after the disappearance of Daenerys, but Grey Worm and his Unsullied refuse to obey him.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Joel Fry.^{[S 41]}

Penny

Penny is a dwarf performer. Alongside her brother Oppo, she performed a jousting act, with them riding a dog, Crunch, and a pig, Pretty Pig.^[109] They were hired by Petyr Baelish to perform at Joffrey Baratheon's wedding to force a confrontation between him and his uncle, Tyrion Lannister.^[110] After the "Purple Wedding", Penny and Oppo flee to Volantis to avoid the consequences. However, sailors mistake Oppo for Tyrion Lannister and murder him, hoping to claim Cersei's offer of a lordship for her brother. Whilst grieving, Penny recognizes Tyrion whilst he and Jorah Morment visit Volantis, initially attacking him. To prevent her from breaking news of his presence, the two take her with them to Meereen, during which she bonds with Lannister.^[111][109] Penny is captured and sold alongside Tyrion and Jorah, where they are used as entertainment in the reopened fighting pits in Meereen.^[112] After their owner dies of the Pale Mare, Penny joins their escape and, though not allowed to join the Second Sons, is allowed to remain in the camp. Whilst there, Tyrion suspects that she may have contracted the disease from their former master.^[113]

Penny is excised in the HBO television adaptation.

Yezzan zo Qaggaz

Yezzan zo Qaggaz is a slave-trader from the city of Yunkai, on the coast of Slaver's Bay, and one of the Wise Masters, the ruling elite of the city. He bought Tyrion Lannister, Penny, and Jorah Mormont from the slavers, and gives them to the charge of his henchman, Nurse. Yezzan was one of the few Yunkai lords who wished to honor the peace between Yunkai and Meereen. He later died of the pale mare that was spreading throughout the Yunkish siege lines, and several of his slaves used the opportunity to escape.

In the HBO television adaptation, a character named Yezzan, who takes on aspects of Yezzan zo Qaggaz, is portrayed by Enzo Cilenti.

Tycho Nestoris

Tycho Nestoris is a representative of the Iron Bank of Braavos. Tycho is sent to the Wall to negotiate payment of the debt of the Iron Throne with King Stannis Baratheon. Jon Snow negotiates with him for the use of his ships for a voyage and a loan to purchase food for the winter while the Night's Watch provides him guides to reach Stannis, who has left Castle Black.

In the HBO television adaptation, he is portrayed by Mark Gatiss.^{[S 42]}

The Waif

"The Waif" redirects here. For other uses, see Waif (disambiguation).

The Waif is a priestess of the Many-Faced God in the House of Black and White in Braavos. The waif is assigned to teach Arya the tongue of Braavos and then how to detect lies.

In the HBO television adaptation, she is portrayed by Faye Marsay.

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External links

• A sourced list of GRRM's pronunciations, hosted at Westeros.org
• HBO's official pronunciation guide for Game of Thrones characters