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Ned Stark (interpretado por Sean Bean de adulto, Sebastian Croft de niño y Robert Aramayo de joven) es la Mano del Rey tras la muerte de Lord Jon Arryn. Es conocido por su sentido del honor y la justicia. Participó en la Rebelión de Robert después de que su hermana Lyanna fuera secuestrada por el Príncipe Heredero Rhaegar Targaryen. Cuando el padre y el hermano de Ned fueron al sur a rescatarla, el "Rey Loco" Aerys Targaryen los quemó vivos. Ned y Robert Baratheon lideraron la rebelión para derrocarlo del trono. Al comienzo de la serie, Ned se ha contentado con permanecer en el Norte, pero tras la muerte de Lord Jon Arryn, se convence de que es su deber aceptar el puesto de Mano del Rey. A Ned no le interesa la política y prefiere gobernar con honor y respetar la ley. Mientras investigaba la causa de la muerte de Jon Arryn, descubrió que los tres hijos de Robert con la reina Cersei eran engendrados por Jaime, el hermano gemelo de Cersei. Cuando Ned confrontó a Cersei con la verdad, ella lo encarceló por traición tras denunciar públicamente a Joffrey. Varys convenció a Ned de que, si afrontaba la muerte con honor, como estaba dispuesto a hacer, sus hijas no sufrirían las consecuencias. Para protegerlas, sacrificó su honor y declaró públicamente que conspiraba para usurpar el trono y que Joffrey era el verdadero rey. A pesar de la promesa de Cersei de que Ned podría unirse a la Guardia de la Noche en el exilio, Joffrey ordenó su ejecución por pura diversión y, posteriormente, atormentó a Sansa obligándola a mirar la cabeza de su padre. Los huesos de Ned son devueltos posteriormente a Catelyn en las Tierras de la Tormenta por Petyr Baelish, quien lamenta su caída y afirma que era demasiado honorable como para tomar el poder por la fuerza, insistiendo en que el trono pasara a Lord Stannis Baratheon, hermano menor de Robert. El plan de acción preferido de Baelish, revelado solo a Ned, había sido capturar primero a Cersei y a sus hijos y gobernar en nombre de Joffrey como regente y Lord Protector. El sacrificio de Ned no fue en vano, ya que al informar a Stannis de la verdad sobre la paternidad de Joffrey, Stannis reclama el trono y la ilegitimidad se hizo pública en todo Poniente. Renly, sin embargo, reclama el trono por separado con el apoyo de la poderosa Casa Tyrell. Las acciones de Ned desencadenaron así la Guerra de los Cinco Reyes contra la Casa Lannister y el Trono de Hierro.

Robert Baratheon (interpretado por Mark Addy ) se convirtió en rey de los Siete Reinos tras liderar una rebelión contra Aerys II Targaryen. Estaba prometido con Lyanna, la hermana de Ned Stark, a quien amaba profundamente, pero Rhaegar Targaryen la secuestró. Su padre y otro hermano murieron cuando fueron a Desembarco del Rey para rescatarla, lo que dio lugar a la revuelta de Robert y Ned Stark, conocida como la Rebelión de Robert, tras la cual los Targaryen fueron masacrados o expulsados ​​de los Reinos. Dado que la familia de Robert tenía vínculos más estrechos con la antigua familia real, fue colocado en el Trono de Hierro. Ahora, Robert se ha vuelto obeso y miserable; ya no tiene guerras que librar, está rodeado de conspiradores y aduladores, odia y se aburre del trabajo constante necesario para administrar los Reinos correctamente, y está atrapado en un matrimonio político con la intrigante Cersei Lannister, a quien nunca ha amado. Ignora que ninguno de sus tres hijos con Cersei es suyo, sino de Jaime Lannister. Bajo su reinado, el reino se ha arruinado y Robert está profundamente endeudado con la familia de su esposa. Herido de muerte durante una cacería, sin saberlo, no deja ningún heredero legítimo. Joffrey ordena la muerte de sus bastardos, muchos de los cuales son asesinados, y Gendry se ve obligado a huir de la capital.

Jaime Lannister (interpretado por Nikolaj Coster-Waldau ) es miembro de la Guardia Real y un espadachín excepcionalmente hábil . Es el hermano gemelo de Cersei Lannister y ha mantenido una relación amorosa incestuosa con ella durante toda su vida, siendo padre de sus tres hijos vivos. Se le apoda "Matarreyes" por haber asesinado al anterior rey, Aerys II, a quien había jurado proteger. Jaime es capturado por el ejército de Robb Stark y permanece prisionero hasta que Catelyn Stark lo libera y Brienne de Tarth lo escolta de regreso a Desembarco del Rey. En el camino, le cortan la mano con la que empuñaba la espada y revela que mató a Aerys II para salvar a la población de Desembarco del Rey, a la que Aerys II intentaba masacrar con fuego valyrio. A su regreso a Desembarco del Rey, retoma su puesto en la Guardia Real y retoma su relación con Cersei. Viaja a Dorne para rescatar a su hija Myrcella, pero no puede evitar que la envenenen. Después de que la Fe Militante toma el control de la capital, Jaime es relevado de sus deberes en la Guardia Real y se le ordena recuperar Aguasdulces con el ejército Lannister. Jaime está presente en la coronación de Cersei tras el suicidio de su último hijo, Tommen, pero más tarde es emboscado por Daenerys Targaryen, quien ha llegado a Poniente para reclamar el Trono de Hierro. Después de reunirse con Brienne y unirse al esfuerzo para derrotar a los Caminantes Blancos, regresa a Desembarco del Rey para rescatar a Cersei de las fuerzas de Daenerys. Los hermanos Lannister mueren juntos cuando el dragón de Daenerys, Drogon, destruye la Fortaleza Roja.

Catelyn Stark (interpretada por Michelle Fairley ) es la esposa de Lord Eddard Stark. También es la hermana mayor de Lysa Arryn, Señora del Valle y Señora del Nido de Águilas, y de Lord Edmure Tully, Señor de Aguasdulces. Catelyn es la primera en sospechar que los Lannister intentaron asesinar a su hijo Brandon y arresta a Tyrion Lannister para llevarlo al Nido de Águilas para ser juzgado. Tras la liberación de Tyrion y la ejecución de Eddard, Catelyn se une a la campaña de su hijo Robb para rescatar a Sansa y Arya y derrotar a los Lannister. Libera al prisionero de Robb, Jaime Lannister, con la condición de que regrese a Invernalia con Sansa y Arya a su regreso a Desembarco del Rey. Le advierte a Robb que no se case con Talisa Maegyr, ya que rompería el pacto matrimonial que había hecho con Walder Frey, pero no puede impedirlo. Catelyn muere, junto con Robb, Talisa y muchos leales a los Stark, en la Boda Roja, cuando Walder Frey, apoyado por los Bolton y los Lannister, se vuelve contra los Stark por romper el pacto matrimonial.

Cersei Lannister (interpretada por Lena Headey de adulta y Nell Williams de niña) es la esposa del rey Robert Baratheon y reina consorte de Poniente. Cersei tiene un hermano gemelo, Jaime, con quien mantiene una relación incestuosa desde la infancia. Los tres hijos de Cersei son de Jaime. Cersei ansía el poder. Cuando se entera de que el rey Robert podría descubrir su romance con Jaime, planea su asesinato y está presente cuando Eddard "Ned" Stark es ejecutado. Con su hijo Joffrey en el trono, se convierte en una de sus consejeras más cercanas y lucha con Margaery Tyrell, quien más tarde se convertiría en su esposa, por su afecto. Cuando Joffrey es envenenado y su hermano Tyrion es incriminado por el asesinato, Cersei se empeña en que Tyrion sea ejecutado. Sin embargo, Tyrion asesina a su padre Tywin y huye de Desembarco del Rey. Con su hijo menor, Tommen, ahora en el trono y casado con Margaery, busca la ayuda de la Fe Militante y su líder, el Gorrión Supremo, para recuperar el control. Sin embargo, sus planes fracasan y es encarcelada por los Gorriones cuando descubren sus relaciones incestuosas con Jaime Lannister y Lancel Lannister. Tras ser obligada a caminar desnuda por las calles como castigo, aniquila el Septo de Baelor con fuego valyrio, exterminando al Gorrión Supremo y a los Tyrell, y es coronada reina tras el suicidio de Tommen. Cuando Daenerys Targaryen llega a Poniente y desafía su derecho al trono, Cersei aprovecha la Gran Guerra contra los Caminantes Blancos para fortalecer sus fuerzas contra los diezmados ejércitos de Daenerys. Es derrotada por Daenerys y su dragón y muere durante la destrucción de Desembarco del Rey.

Daenerys Targaryen (interpretada por Emilia Clarke ) es la princesa exiliada de la dinastía Targaryen . Ella y su hermano Viserys fueron llevados clandestinamente a Essos hacia el final de la Rebelión de Robert. Durante diecisiete años, viajó por Essos junto a su abusivo hermano, hasta que quedaron bajo la custodia de Illyrio Mopatis en Pentos. A cambio de un ejército, Viserys la casó con el poderoso caudillo dothraki Khal Drogo, quien le regaló tres huevos de dragón petrificados. Cuando Drogo murió de una herida infectada en una batalla, Daenerys entró en su pira funeraria en llamas, dando a luz a tres dragones. Más tarde, liberó a los esclavos de la Bahía de los Esclavos, gobernando la ciudad de Meereen con su ejército de Inmaculados, y finalmente derrotó a los esclavistas con sus dragones. Luego, partió de la Bahía de los Esclavos hacia Poniente, en un intento por reclamar su derecho de nacimiento: el Trono de Hierro. A su llegada a Poniente, se encuentra con Jon Nieve, el Rey en el Norte, quien la convence de derrotar a los Caminantes Blancos antes de reclamar el trono. Pronto se enamoran. En Poniente, pierde a numerosos amigos, aliados y dos de sus dragones en batalla: Viserion, asesinado por el Rey de la Noche, y Rhaegal, por las fuerzas de Cersei Lannister. Abrumada por las graves pérdidas sufridas y sin más opción que gobernar mediante el miedo, usa a su último dragón, Drogon, para incendiar Desembarco del Rey, ya rendido, y tomar el Trono de Hierro por la fuerza. Luego, en su discurso a los Dothraki e Inmaculados, declara que no pondrán fin a la guerra, sino que continuarán conquistando y liberando el resto del mundo conocido, del mismo modo que liberó Desembarco del Rey. Por sentido del deber, un desconsolado Jon se ve obligado a matar a Daenerys para evitar que el mundo corra la misma suerte que la ciudad que ella había reducido a cenizas. Un Drogon afligido procede entonces a derretir el Trono de Hierro con fuego de dragón, antes de tomar a Daenerys entre sus garras y volar lejos de la Fortaleza Roja, hacia el este .

Jorah Mormont (interpretado por Iain Glen ) es un caballero exiliado al servicio de Daenerys Targaryen e hijo de Jeor Mormont de la Guardia de la Noche. Inicialmente, Jorah espía a los Targaryen para Lord Varys a cambio del perdón de sus crímenes. Pero tras conocer mejor a Daenerys, Jorah se enamora de ella y decide protegerla y ayudarla a recuperar el Trono de Hierro. Tras la muerte de Khal Drogo, ella enviuda, él permanece a su lado y se convierte en el primer caballero de su Guardia Real. Finalmente, el espionaje de Jorah es descubierto y Daenerys lo destierra. Contrae psoriagrís, una enfermedad mortal, mientras viaja con Tyrion Lannister. Finalmente se reúne con su reina, quien le ordena curarse de la psoriagrís. Viaja a la Ciudadela, donde encuentra a Samwell Tarly, quien sirvió bajo las órdenes de su padre Jeor como miembro de la Guardia de la Noche. Samwell logra curar a Jorah, quien regresa al servicio de Daenerys y forma parte del grupo que viaja más allá del Muro para demostrar la existencia de los Caminantes Blancos. Muere defendiendo a Daenerys en Invernalia durante la victoria final sobre el Ejército de los Muertos.

Viserys Targaryen (interpretado por Harry Lloyd ) es el príncipe exiliado y heredero de la dinastía Targaryen. Conocido como "el Rey Mendigo" por su búsqueda de un ejército para recuperar su trono, es un narcisista arrogante y egocéntrico que solo se preocupa por sí mismo y desprecia a los demás, especialmente a su hermana Daenerys. A cambio de un ejército que le ayude a recuperar el Trono de Hierro, Viserys casa a su hermana con el poderoso caudillo dothraki Khal Drogo y sigue a su horda hasta la capital dothraki para asegurarse de que Drogo cumpla su parte del trato. Pero durante el viaje, se hace evidente que Viserys carece de las habilidades de liderazgo necesarias para reclamar el trono, y su arrogancia y falta de respeto hacia los dothraki no le granjean ningún afecto. Además, Daenerys, a quien siempre ha amenazado, comienza a plantarle cara. Al darse cuenta de que Daenerys es amada por los Dothraki y que se profetiza que su hijo nonato con Drogo unificará el mundo, Viserys comprende que no es él, sino Daenerys, quien reclamará el Trono de Hierro. En un arrebato de ira provocado por la embriaguez, amenaza a Drogo con entregarle su ejército de inmediato o matará a su hijo nonato. Harto de su comportamiento, Drogo mata a Viserys colocándole una "Corona de Oro": oro fundido derramado sobre su cabeza. Posteriormente, Daenerys nombra a uno de sus dragones Viserion, en homenaje a Viserys.

Jon Snow (interpretado por Kit Harington ) es el hijo bastardo de Eddard Stark. Sintiéndose aislado de su familia debido a su condición de bastardo, abandona su hogar en Invernalia para unirse a la Guardia de la Noche en el Castillo Negro. Una vez allí, entabla amistad con Samwell Tarly y sirve como mayordomo del Lord Comandante Jeor Mormont. Durante una expedición más allá del Muro, Jon es capturado por salvajes y finalmente se une a su campamento, enamorándose de una mujer salvaje, Ygritte. Tras cruzar el Muro con Ygritte, Jon huye al Castillo Negro. Lidera la defensa del castillo contra un ataque de salvajes (durante el cual Ygritte muere), recibe a Stannis Baratheon y Lady Melisandre, y es elegido nuevo Lord Comandante tras su valentía en la batalla. Rescata a un grupo de salvajes de un ataque de los Caminantes Blancos en el puerto de Hardhome . A su regreso al Castillo Negro, un grupo de hermanos de la Guardia de la Noche, enfadados con el nuevo pacto con los salvajes, se amotinan y lo asesinan. Sin embargo, Lady Melisandre resucita a Jon, quien se reencuentra con su hermana Sansa. Jon queda liberado de sus votos en la Guardia de la Noche y juntos derrotan a la Casa Bolton en batalla, recuperando Invernalia como su hogar.

Jon es nombrado Rey en el Norte por los señores del Norte. Cuando la Reina Dragón Daenerys Targaryen llega a Poniente, Jon la convence de unirse a la lucha contra los Caminantes Blancos y se arrodilla ante ella. Viajan juntos más allá del Muro para reunir pruebas de los Caminantes Blancos con el fin de convencer a la Reina Cersei Lannister de unirse a la defensa. El dragón de Daenerys, Viserion, resulta herido de muerte durante la misión, pero ambos se enamoran. Entonces se revela que Jon es Aegon Targaryen, el hijo legítimo del hermano de Daenerys, Rhaegar, y de la hermana de Ned Stark, Lyanna, lo que lo convierte en el heredero del Trono de Hierro y sobrino de Daenerys. A pesar de la victoria sobre el Ejército de los Muertos, y a pesar de que Jon insiste en que no reclamará el trono, la noticia debilita su relación. Daenerys, tras haber perdido a muchos amigos cercanos y a dos de sus dragones durante la guerra contra los Caminantes Blancos, descubre que la población apoya la pretensión de Jon al trono por encima de la suya. Tras destruir Desembarco del Rey, donde miles de personas mueren en las tormentas de fuego, Jon la asesina y es exiliado de vuelta a la Guardia de la Noche como castigo.

Robb Stark (interpretado por Richard Madden ) es el hijo mayor de Eddard y Catelyn Stark y el heredero de Invernalia. Su lobo huargo se llama Viento Gris. Robb se ve involucrado en la guerra contra los Lannister después de que su padre, Ned Stark, es arrestado por traición. Robb reúne a sus vasallos para la guerra contra la Casa Lannister y marcha hacia las Tierras de los Ríos. Finalmente, cruzar el río en Los Gemelos se vuelve estratégicamente necesario. Para obtener permiso para cruzar, Robb acepta casarse con una hija de Walder Frey, Señor de Los Gemelos. Robb lidera el esfuerzo bélico contra los Lannister y captura con éxito a Jaime. Después de la ejecución de Ned, el Norte y las Tierras de los Ríos declaran su independencia de los Siete Reinos y proclaman a Robb como su nuevo rey, "el Rey en el Norte". Gana una sucesión de batallas en la segunda temporada, lo que le vale el apodo de El Lobo Joven. Sin embargo, siente que fracasó en los aspectos políticos de la guerra. Envía a Theon a las Islas del Hierro con la esperanza de que pueda forjar una alianza con Balon Greyjoy, el padre de Theon. A cambio del apoyo de Greyjoy, Robb, como Rey en el Norte, reconocerá la independencia de las Islas del Hierro. También envía a su madre, Catelyn, para que se ocupe de Stannis Baratheon y Renly Baratheon, quienes luchan por el trono.

Theon y Catelyn fracasan en sus misiones, y Balon lanza una invasión al Norte. Robb se enamora de Talisa Maegyr, una sanadora de Volantis, por su bondad y espíritu. A pesar de las protestas de su madre, Robb rompe su compromiso con los Frey y se casa con Talisa en el final de la segunda temporada. Al enterarse de la muerte de su abuelo, Lord Hoster Tully, Robb y su grupo viajan al norte, a Aguasdulces, para el funeral, donde el joven rey se reencuentra con su tío abuelo, Ser Brynden "Pez Negro" Tully, y su tío, Edmure Tully, el nuevo señor de Aguasdulces. En Aguasdulces, Robb decide ejecutar a Lord Rickard Karstark por el asesinato de dos jóvenes escuderos emparentados con los Lannister, una decisión que le hace perder el apoyo de los Karstark y lo lleva a tomar la decisión, a la postre fatal, de pedir la alianza de los Frey. Muere en la Masacre de la Boda Roja, tras presenciar el asesinato de su esposa embarazada y su hijo. Lord Bolton ejecuta personalmente a Robb, apuñalándolo en el corazón mientras se burla diciendo que "los Lannister les envían saludos", una promesa que en realidad le había hecho a Jaime (quien desconocía la inminente traición de Bolton) al partir hacia Los Gemelos. Su cadáver es decapitado y la cabeza de Viento Gris es cosida y exhibida mientras las fuerzas Stark son masacradas por los Bolton y los Frey.

Sansa Stark (interpretada por Sophie Turner ) es la primera hija y segunda descendiente de Eddard y Catelyn Stark. Inicialmente prometida al rey Joffrey, queda liberada de su promesa cuando Joffrey se compromete con Margaery Tyrell. Luego se ve obligada a casarse con Tyrion Lannister, pero el matrimonio nunca se consuma. Cuando Joffrey es envenenado en su boda con Margaery, Meñique saca clandestinamente a Sansa de Desembarco del Rey y la lleva primero al Nido de Águilas y luego a su hogar, Invernalia, ahora bajo el control de la Casa Bolton. Se ve obligada a casarse con el abusivo y sádico Ramsay Bolton, pero más tarde escapa con la ayuda de Theon Greyjoy. Se reúne con su hermano Jon Snow en el Castillo Negro y, con el ejército de Meñique, lo ayuda a recuperar Invernalia. Ella gobierna la fortaleza mientras Jon parte a luchar por Daenerys Targaryen, lo que Meñique aprovecha para alejarla de sus hermanos hasta que Brandon Stark (ahora el Cuervo de Tres Ojos) revela su pasado traicionero. Sansa ordena que Arya ejecute a Meñique. Sansa sobrevive al ataque de los Caminantes Blancos y finalmente es coronada reina de un Norte independiente.

Arya Stark (interpretada por Maisie Williams ) es la hija menor de Lord Eddard y Catelyn Stark de Invernalia. De espíritu aventurero , Arya es activa e inteligente. Llama a su lobo huargo Nymeria, en honor a una legendaria reina guerrera. Tras viajar a Desembarco del Rey con su padre Ned Stark, nuevo Mano del Rey de Robert Baratheon, Syrio Forel le enseña el arte de la "danza del agua", una forma de lucha con espadas. Cuando Ned es ejecutado, escapa de la capital con Yoren y sus reclutas de la Guardia de la Noche. En el camino, es capturada por soldados Lannister y, junto con sus amigos Gendry y Pastel Caliente, encarcelada en Harrenhal, donde conoce al misterioso asesino Jaqen H'ghar y sirve como copero de Tywin Lannister. Tras escapar de Harrenhal, el trío se topa con la Hermandad sin Estandartes, un grupo de forajidos religiosos que protegen el campo. Cuando la Hermandad vende a Gendry a Lady Melisandre, Arya escapa y es capturada por Sandor Clegane, el Perro. La llevan a Los Gemelos para reunirse con su madre Catelyn y su hermano Robb, pero llega justo a tiempo para presenciar su masacre en la Boda Roja. Tras viajar hacia el norte, Sandor resulta gravemente herido en una pelea, y Arya lo abandona a su suerte antes de zarpar hacia Braavos. Se entrena con Jaqen H'ghar para convertirse en un Hombre Sin Rostro, pero, al darse cuenta de que no puede renunciar a su identidad, regresa a Poniente y venga la Boda Roja asesinando a Walder Frey. Regresa a Invernalia y finalmente ayuda a su hermana Sansa y a su hermano Brandon (ahora el Cuervo de Tres Ojos) a descubrir la intromisión de Petyr Baelish, a quien ejecutan por asesinato y traición. Antes del ataque de los Caminantes Blancos a Invernalia, se reúne con Gendry y Sandor (quien sobrevivió a sus heridas). Durante la batalla, mata al Rey de la Noche y salva a Poniente de la Larga Noche. Cuando Daenerys Targaryen planea atacar Desembarco del Rey, Arya viaja al sur para vengarse de Cersei por su papel en la muerte de Ned. Sin embargo, Arya queda atrapada en las tormentas de fuego provocadas por Drogon, el dragón de Daenerys, y se ve obligada a huir de la ciudad. Tras el asesinato de Daenerys, Arya abandona Poniente rumbo a tierras desconocidas.

Theon Greyjoy (interpretado por Alfie Allen ) es el hijo menor de Lord Balon Greyjoy de las Islas del Hierro. Es rehén y pupilo de Lord Eddard Stark, a raíz de la fallida Rebelión Greyjoy años atrás. A pesar de su posición, se mantiene leal a los Stark y es buen amigo de sus hijos Robb y Jon. Tras la ejecución de Ned en Desembarco del Rey por los Lannister, se une al esfuerzo bélico de Robb en el Norte como uno de sus consejeros. Robb le ordena regresar a las Islas del Hierro para convencer a su padre Balon de que se alíe con los soldados del Norte contra la corona, pero en lugar de eso, traiciona a Robb y decide apoderarse de Invernalia, arrebatándole el castillo a Brandon Stark. Mientras gobierna Invernalia, finge haber quemado vivos a Bran y Rickon Stark. Cuando los Bolton capturan Invernalia a los soldados de las Islas del Hierro, Theon es hecho prisionero por Ramsay Bolton. Allí es mutilado y torturado hasta quedar irreconocible, y finalmente cree que lo llaman "Hediondo". Se convierte en sirviente en Invernalia y pronto se reencuentra con Sansa Stark, quien ha sido obligada a casarse con Ramsay. Cuando Stannis Baratheon ataca el castillo, ambos escapan de su captor y Theon regresa a su hogar en las Islas del Hierro. Descubre que su padre ha muerto y que su tío, Euron, se ha apoderado del Trono de Sal. Theon escapa con Yara y navega a través del Mar Angosto para aliarse con Daenerys Targaryen. Durante una misión a Dorne para reclutar soldados para el ejército de Daenerys, Theon y Yara son atacados por Euron en alta mar; Theon salta por la borda y Yara es hecha prisionera. Theon rescata a Yara y la envía de regreso a las Islas del Hierro, mientras él regresa a Invernalia para enfrentarse al Ejército de los Muertos, reuniéndose con Sansa una vez más. Defiende a Brandon Stark contra las fuerzas no muertas que se aproximan, pero finalmente es asesinado por el Rey de la Noche. Sin embargo, su muerte no es en vano, ya que las fuerzas del Rey de la Noche son derrotadas.

Bran Stark (interpretado por Isaac Hempstead Wright ) es el cuarto hijo de Eddard y Catelyn Stark. Recibió su nombre en honor a su tío fallecido, Brandon. Su lobo huargo se llama Summer. Durante la visita del rey Robert a Invernalia, Bran se topa accidentalmente con Cersei y Jaime Lannister en pleno acto incestuoso. Tras esto, Jaime lo empuja por la ventana, dejándolo paralizado de cintura para abajo. Cuando Robb marcha hacia el sur para vengar la muerte de Eddard, Brandon gobierna Invernalia junto al maestre Luwin. Cuando los soldados de las Islas del Hierro de Theon Greyjoy toman Invernalia, fingen haber quemado vivo a Bran, cuando en realidad Bran ha escapado del castillo para encontrar un Cuervo de Tres Ojos que aparece en sus sueños. Viaja más allá del Muro para encontrar al cuervo con su hermano Rickon, el sirviente Hodor, la salvaje Osha, los lobos huargo Summer y Shaggydog, y finalmente Jojen y Meera Reed. Osha, Rickon y Shaggydog parten hacia Last Hearth.

Una vez más allá del Muro, son capturados brevemente por amotinados de la Guardia de la Noche en el Castillo de Craster, pero logran liberarse y finalmente llegan a la cueva del Cuervo de Tres Ojos. Jojen muere a manos de espectros antes de que puedan ponerse a salvo. Una vez allí, dado que Bran es a la vez Vidente Verde y Cambiapieles, se somete a un entrenamiento para convertirse en el próximo Cuervo de Tres Ojos y experimenta varias visiones del futuro y del pasado. Cuando el Rey de la Noche entra en una de estas visiones y rompe el hechizo que protege la cueva, Bran y Meera se ven obligados a huir, mientras que Hodor, Verano y el Cuervo de Tres Ojos mayor mueren a manos de los Caminantes Blancos y los no muertos. Ahora, como el Cuervo de Tres Ojos, Bran experimenta todo el tiempo a la vez y comienza a perder la noción de sí mismo. Al regresar a Invernalia desde más allá del Muro, se despide fríamente de Meera y su familia ya no lo reconoce. Se revela que el Rey de la Noche pretende matar a Bran para aniquilar la Orden de los Cuervos de Tres Ojos y borrar la memoria del mundo. Bran sirve de cebo para atraer al Rey de la Noche a un lugar donde pueda ser asesinado, lo cual logra su hermana Arya Stark. Tras la destrucción de Desembarco del Rey por parte de Daenerys Targaryen con su dragón y la muerte de la reina Cersei Lannister, Bran es elegido nuevo gobernante de Poniente.

Joffrey Baratheon (interpretado por Jack Gleeson ) es el Príncipe Heredero de los Siete Reinos. Es el mayor de los hijos de Cersei Lannister y heredero del Trono de Hierro. Cruel y malhumorado, tiene un carácter irascible y cree que puede hacer lo que quiera. También es un cobarde cuando se enfrenta a quienes no le temen. Joffrey ignora que el rey Robert no es su verdadero padre, sino Jaime Lannister. Tras la muerte de Robert, los Lannister convierten a Joffrey en rey en contra de la voluntad de su padre, y Joffrey se convierte en un gobernante cruel y un rey títere manipulado por su madre. Después de estar prometido inicialmente a Sansa Stark, la llegada de los Tyrell a Desembarco del Rey provoca que Joffrey la abandone por Margaery Tyrell. Sin embargo, el día de su boda, Joffrey es asesinado con veneno frente a una gran multitud.

Sandor Clegane (interpretado por Rory McCann ) es el hermano menor de Ser Gregor Clegane. También es el guardaespaldas personal de Joffrey Baratheon. De niño, sufrió quemaduras graves en el lado derecho de la cara cuando su hermano le metió el rostro en un brasero, lo que le provocó un miedo terrible al fuego. Es taciturno y brutal, pero no carece de compasión. Protege a Sansa tras su captura por los Lannister. Tras la ascensión de Joffrey al trono, Sandor se une a la Guardia Real. Aunque le es fiel, defiende con frecuencia a Sansa de los intentos de Joffrey por abusar físicamente de ella. Durante la Batalla del Aguasnegras, el miedo al fuego de Sandor lo paraliza. Renuncia a la Guardia Real y abandona Desembarco del Rey. En el camino, es capturado por Beric Dondarrion y Thoros de Myr, líderes de la Hermandad sin Estandartes. Es liberado tras ganar un juicio por combate.

Secuestra a Arya Stark con la intención de venderla a su madre y hermano, Catelyn y Robb Stark, solo para verlos masacrados en la Boda Roja. Luego planea llevar a Arya con su tía, Lysa, en el Valle, solo para descubrir que ella también ha muerto recientemente. La pareja se encuentra con Brienne y Podrick en el camino, y Sandor pierde una pelea contra Brienne. Arya lo deja por muerto. Aproximadamente un año después, se revela que Sandor sobrevivió a sus heridas y ha estado viviendo una vida pacífica, construyendo un pequeño septo en las Tierras de los Ríos. Cuando los aldeanos con los que trabaja son masacrados, se reúne con Beric y Thoros en su misión más allá del Muro para reunir pruebas de los Caminantes Blancos, junto con Jon Snow, Ser Jorah Mormont, Tormund Matagigantes y Gendry Baratheon. Thoros muere en la misión. Durante una reunión con la reina Cersei Lannister, Sandor se encuentra con su hermano y promete venganza. Se reencuentra con Arya Stark, sobrevive al ataque del Rey de la Noche a Invernalia y viaja con ella hacia el sur. Una vez en la capital, encuentra a su hermano y lucha junto a él hasta la muerte, pereciendo ambos en las tormentas de fuego provocadas por Daenerys Targaryen.

Tyrion Lannister (interpretado por Peter Dinklage ) es el hermano menor de Cersei y Jaime Lannister. Es enano y su madre murió durante su nacimiento, por lo que su padre, Tywin Lannister , lo culpa. Aunque no es físicamente fuerte, Tyrion posee una mente astuta. Tras ser acusado falsamente del intento de asesinato de Brandon Stark, sobrevive a una batalla contra las fuerzas de Robb Stark y regresa a Desembarco del Rey, donde asume el cargo de Mano del Rey del Rey Joffrey. Después de que Tywin gana la Batalla del Aguasnegras para los Lannister, Tyrion es degradado de su puesto y renombrado Maestro de la Moneda. Mantiene un romance secreto con la prostituta Shae, hasta que es forzado a casarse con Sansa Stark (algo que Shae le reprocha) y Cersei descubre la relación de Shae con Tyrion. Después de que el Rey Joffrey es envenenado en su boda con Margaery Tyrell, Tyrion es incriminado por el crimen. Shae testifica contra Tyrion y Tywin lo condena a muerte.

Tyrion escapa de la capital con la ayuda de su hermano Jaime y Lord Varys, pero no sin antes vengarse de Shae y Tywin asesinándolos. Cruza el Mar Angosto y pronto llega a Meereen, donde se une al equipo de consejeros de Daenerys Targaryen. Gobierna la ciudad durante su ausencia tras un ataque de los Hijos de la Arpía y es nombrado Mano de la Reina a su regreso. Tyrion acompaña a Daenerys de vuelta al otro lado del Mar Angosto, apoyando su pretensión al trono contra su hermana Cersei. Sin embargo, sus planes para asegurar una invasión incruenta provocan que Daenerys pierda valiosos aliados, y ella comienza a dudar de su capacidad como estratega. Tras la derrota de los Caminantes Blancos en Invernalia, Tyrion acompaña a Daenerys en su misión para conquistar finalmente Desembarco del Rey. No obstante, para evitar que su familia muera en batalla, organiza en secreto la huida de Jaime y Cersei de la ciudad. Tras la destrucción de la ciudad por parte de Daenerys y la masacre de sus habitantes, incluyendo a Cersei y Jaime, Tyrion renuncia a su cargo de Mano de la Reina y es encarcelado. Cuando Jon Snow asesina a Daenerys, Tyrion es liberado y nombrado Mano del Rey por Bran el Tullido.

Petyr Baelish (interpretado por Aidan Gillen ) es el Maestro de la Moneda en el Consejo Privado del rey Robert Baratheon. Petyr es un maestro de la manipulación que conoce los asuntos internos de los Siete Reinos gracias a sus espías. Aunque al principio se le considera aliado de Ned Stark, en secreto le guarda rencor por haberse casado con Catelyn Tully y lo traiciona, lo que lleva a la ejecución de Ned. Petyr es dueño de un burdel en Desembarco del Rey, donde emplea (y maltrata) a varias trabajadoras. También mantiene una enemistad con Lord Varys, otro de los jefes de espías de Poniente. Tras la Batalla del Aguasnegras, Sansa Stark (hija de Catelyn) es abandonada por el rey Joffrey a favor de Margaery Tyrell. Petyr intenta persuadir a Sansa para que abandone la capital con él, pero ella se niega. Cuando Joffrey es envenenado en su propia boda, Petyr saca clandestinamente a Sansa de la capital. Petyr había planeado el asesinato de Joffrey junto con Lady Olenna Tyrell. Luego la lleva al Nido de Águilas, donde se casará con su tía y hermana de Catelyn, Lysa Arryn.

En el Nido de Águilas, se revela que Petyr se ha enamorado de Sansa por su parecido con su madre. Lysa descubre esto e intenta asesinar a Sansa, pero Petyr la empuja por la Puerta de la Luna del castillo, causándole la muerte. Sansa miente por Petyr y afirma que Lysa se suicidó. Petyr y Sansa viajan entonces a Invernalia, donde Petyr arregla el matrimonio de Sansa con Ramsay Bolton. Petyr viaja luego a Desembarco del Rey y le revela a Cersei que Sansa, sospechosa del asesinato de Joffrey, ha reaparecido en el Norte. Petyr regresa al Valle y ordena a los Caballeros del Valle que se unan a su causa para recuperar Invernalia de manos de los Bolton. Los Caballeros del Valle ayudan al ejército de salvajes de Jon Snow contra los Bolton, y Invernalia vuelve a estar en manos de la Casa Stark. Con Jon Snow, el nuevo Rey en el Norte, en el sur junto a Daenerys Targaryen, Petyr intenta dividir a Sansa, Arya y Bran, los hermanos Stark recientemente reunidos. Sin embargo, Bran (ahora el Cuervo de Tres Ojos) descubre su traición, revela la larga lista de crímenes que cometió contra los Stark, y Sansa entonces condena a Petyr a muerte.

Davos Seaworth (interpretado por Liam Cunningham ) es un antiguo contrabandista y caballero al servicio de Stannis Baratheon. Escéptico por naturaleza de la religión y la magia, desconfía de otra de las consejeras de Stannis, Lady Melisandre, y de su fe en el Señor de la Luz. Antes de los acontecimientos de la serie, se ganó su título de caballero contrabandeando comida para Stannis Baratheon y su ejército, que se encontraban sitiados. Sin embargo, antes de nombrarlo caballero, Stannis le amputó las últimas falanges de cuatro dedos de la mano derecha como castigo por sus años de contrabando. Davos lidera la flota de Stannis hacia Desembarco del Rey durante un asedio a la capital, pero naufraga durante la defensa de la ciudad por parte de Tyrion Lannister. Despierta en una isla y regresa a Rocadragón, el cuartel general de Stannis, donde es encarcelado por intentar asesinar a Lady Melisandre. En las celdas, entabla amistad con Shireen, la hija de Stannis, quien lo visita y le enseña a leer. También crea un vínculo con Gendry, el sobrino ilegítimo de Stannis, a quien libera de las mazmorras y regresa a Desembarco del Rey. Davos es recibido de nuevo al servicio de Stannis a pesar de haber liberado a Gendry, y está presente cuando Stannis viaja primero a Braavos y luego a Castillo Negro. Cuando Stannis marcha hacia el sur desde Castillo Negro con Melisandre para reclamar Invernalia, se le ordena a Davos que regrese al Muro y entabla amistad con Jon Snow.

Davos pronto descubre que Stannis, su familia y todo su ejército murieron durante el intento de tomar Invernalia, pero ignora que Shireen fue quemada viva como sacrificio por Melisandre, quien regresa al Muro en desgracia tras la derrota de su rey. Cuando Jon Snow es asesinado en un motín por haber hecho un pacto con los salvajes, Davos es el primero en encontrar su cuerpo. Convence a Melisandre para que resucite a Jon, usando su magia religiosa, y lo encuentra con vida a la mañana siguiente. Se une al ejército de salvajes de Jon en la Batalla de los Bastardos , ayudando a recuperar el castillo para los Stark. Antes de la batalla, descubre que Shireen había sido quemada viva y, al terminar la batalla, se enfrenta a Melisandre, lo que provoca su destierro del Norte. Davos se convierte entonces en un miembro leal del consejo de Jon. Acompaña a Jon a Rocadragón para reunirse con Daenerys Targaryen, luego a Guardiaoriente en la misión de reunir pruebas de los Caminantes Blancos, y finalmente a Desembarco del Rey para mostrarle las pruebas a la reina Cersei Lannister. También se reencuentra con Gendry. Cuando el Rey de la Noche atraviesa el Muro y ataca Invernalia, Davos, junto con Melisandre, que regresa, forma parte del ejército que lo derrota. Davos está presente cuando Daenerys destruye Desembarco del Rey con su último dragón, Drogon, y con el tiempo se convierte en miembro del Consejo Privado de Bran el Tullido.

Samwell Tarly (interpretado por John Bradley ) es el hijo mayor y antiguo heredero de Lord Randyll Tarly, y un nuevo recluta de la Guardia de la Noche. Fue enviado al Muro por su padre, quien lo desheredó por su cobardía. Se convierte en el mejor amigo de Jon Snow. Aunque no es un guerrero, es muy inteligente y perspicaz. Es admitido en los mayordomos y asignado al maestre Aemon. Se une a la Gran Expedición de la Guardia de la Noche más allá del Muro y sobrevive a la batalla contra los Caminantes Blancos en el Puño de los Primeros Hombres. De regreso al Castillo Negro a través del Castillo de Craster, Sam escapa del motín con Gilly y su hijo recién nacido, a quien ella finalmente llama Sam. Cuando el trío es atacado por un Caminante Blanco mientras atraviesan el desierto, Sam usa dagas de vidriagón (encontradas en el Puño) para matarlo. Regresan al Castillo Negro, se reúnen con Jon Snow y sobreviven al ataque del ejército de salvajes de Mance Rayder. Temiendo por la seguridad de Gilly en el Castillo Negro debido a su condición de salvaje, Sam abandona temporalmente la Guardia de la Noche con el permiso de Jon para convertirse en maestre de la Ciudadela. Aunque inicialmente planeaba dejar a Gilly y al pequeño Sam en Horn Hill, el hogar de su familia, decide llevarlos a la Ciudadela.

Tras curar a Jorah Mormont de la psoriagrís, descubren que bajo Rocadragón hay una cueva de vidriagón, y Sam avisa a Jon, lo que finalmente propicia el encuentro y la unión entre Jon y Daenerys. Más tarde, descubren que Rhaegar Targaryen y Lyanna Stark se casaron antes de la Rebelión de Robert y del nacimiento de su hijo, Jon Snow. Cuando la orden de maestres se muestra escéptica ante la amenaza de los Caminantes Blancos, abandona sus lecciones y regresa al Norte para enfrentarse al Ejército de los Muertos. Allí conoce a Brandon Stark, ahora el Cuervo de Tres Ojos, y al corroborar sus historias descubren que Jon es en realidad Aegon Targaryen, legítimo heredero del Trono de Hierro. Sam le revela esta verdad a Jon cuando este regresa a Invernalia, tras haber abandonado la Guardia de la Noche después de su asesinato y resurrección, y después de aliarse con Daenerys. Sam sobrevive al ataque de los Caminantes Blancos a Invernalia y se queda en el castillo con Gilly, que está embarazada. Tras la destrucción de Desembarco del Rey por parte de Daenerys Targaryen, lo que obliga a Jon a asesinarla, Sam viaja a la capital (presumiblemente con Gilly y el pequeño Sam) y está presente cuando Bran (apodado Bran el Tullido) es elegido nuevo gobernante de Poniente. Se convierte en maestre mayor del consejo privado de Bran.

Stannis Baratheon (interpretado por Stephen Dillane ) es el mayor de los hermanos menores de Robert Baratheon. Es un hombre taciturno y sin sentido del humor, conocido por su férreo sentido de la justicia. Cuando Robert muere, Ned Stark le envía una carta a Stannis nombrándolo heredero legítimo. Stannis se convierte en aspirante al Trono de Hierro después de que su sobrino Joffrey Baratheon se convierta en rey, formando parte de los cinco contendientes en la Guerra de los Cinco Reyes. Aconsejado por la Sacerdotisa Roja Lady Melisandre (seguidora del Señor de la Luz) y Davos Seaworth, Stannis reside en Rocadragón, una isla en el Mar Angosto, donde vive con su hija Shireen y su esposa Selyse. Melisandre convence a Stannis de matar a su hermano Renly Baratheon con un demonio de las sombras y reclamar la mitad de su ejército para sí mismo. Tras la muerte de Renly a manos de un demonio con el rostro de Stannis, Lady Brienne, jefa de la Guardia Real de Renly, jura vengarse de Stannis algún día. El ejército de Stannis ataca Desembarco del Rey para apoderarse del trono, pero es repelido en las murallas de la ciudad tras una larga batalla. Tras su derrota, Stannis se queda en Rocadragón mientras Melisandre se dirige al continente de Poniente en busca de Gendry Baratheon, el hijo ilegítimo de Robert. Melisandre regresa a Rocadragón con Gendry y usa magia de sangre para lanzar una maldición fatal sobre el rey Joffrey, el rey en el Norte Robb Stark y el señor de las Islas del Hierro Balon Greyjoy.

Robb Stark muere en la Boda Roja poco después, mientras que Joffrey es envenenado en su propia boda con Margaery Tyrell. Con la Guerra de los Cinco Reyes prácticamente concluida por sus muertes, Stannis zarpa hacia Braavos en un intento por obtener financiación del Banco de Hierro. Luego viaja más al norte, al Castillo Negro, y sin quererlo, pone fin al conflicto entre el ejército de salvajes de Mance Rayder y la Guardia de la Noche. Se instala en la fortaleza y entrena al joven Lord Comandante Jon Snow, en quien Melisandre muestra un gran interés. Con la llegada del invierno, Stannis marcha apresuradamente hacia el sur en un intento por arrebatar Invernalia a los Bolton. Con el clima empeorando y sus provisiones menguando, Melisandre le sugiere a Stannis que sacrifique a su hija Shireen, con la esperanza de que la sangre de su propio rey complazca al Señor de la Luz. Shireen es quemada viva, lo que provoca que la mitad del ejército de Stannis abandone su causa. Stannis intenta tomar Invernalia de todos modos, pero es rápidamente derrotado en el campo de batalla. Tras la batalla, Lady Brienne lo encuentra en un bosque cercano y, vengando a su rey fallecido hacía mucho tiempo, ejecuta a Stannis. Stannis no vive lo suficiente para enterarse de la muerte de Balon Greyjoy a manos de su hermano menor, Euron, completando así la lista de aquellos a quienes Melisandre maldijo con magia de sangre.

Melisandre (interpretada por Carice van Houten ) es una sacerdotisa del Señor de la Luz al servicio de Stannis Baratheon. Posee poderes proféticos que le otorgan un conocimiento parcial de eventos futuros. A diferencia de muchos otros habitantes de Poniente con acceso a la profecía, Melisandre tiene fe absoluta en su propia interpretación, aunque a veces se equivoque. Cree que Stannis es el elegido que convertirá al pueblo de Poniente en seguidores del Señor de la Luz. Melisandre convence a Stannis para que conciba un demonio de las sombras con ella, el cual utilizará para asesinar a Renly Baratheon, hermano de Stannis y aspirante al trono. El demonio de las sombras, con el rostro de Stannis Baratheon, mata a Renly. Melisandre se queda en Rocadragón cuando Stannis es derrotado en su intento de tomar Desembarco del Rey. Tras el regreso de Stannis, Melisandre se dirige al continente de Poniente y se reúne con la Hermandad sin Estandartes y con su compañero Sacerdote Rojo, Thoros de Myr. Gendry Baratheon, hijo bastardo del rey Robert, es vendido a ella, y lo lleva de regreso a Rocadragón. Usa la sangre del rey para maldecir a los rivales de Stannis por el Trono de Hierro. Cuando Stannis navega hacia el Muro y se instala en el Castillo Negro, Melisandre lo acompaña, pero se interesa profundamente por el joven Lord Comandante, Jon Snow. Viste ropa ligera incluso a temperaturas bajo cero, afirmando que el fuego del Señor de la Luz reside en su interior.

Luego, viaja hacia el sur con Stannis cuando este intenta arrebatar Invernalia a los Bolton. Con el invierno acercándose y las tormentas de nieve deteniendo su avance, Melisandre sacrifica a Shireen, la hija de Stannis, al Señor de la Luz, en un intento por aliviar el clima y asegurarles un paso seguro. Sin embargo, los soldados de Stannis pierden la fe en su causa, y su rey muere tras una batalla. Melisandre regresa al Castillo Negro en desgracia y descubre que Jon Snow ha sido asesinado en un motín. Dudando de su fe, se esconde de Davos y comienza a usar ropa de invierno. Su fe se restaura, sin embargo, cuando logra resucitar a Jon. Jon marcha hacia el sur para tomar Invernalia de los Bolton con un ejército de salvajes y recupera con éxito el castillo. Davos, quien se había convertido en protector de Shireen, descubre que su difunto amigo fue quemado vivo por Melisandre, lo que lleva a Jon Snow a desterrar a la Mujer Roja del Norte. Llega a Rocadragón poco después de Daenerys Targaryen y le ordena que convoque a Jon Snow. Luego viaja a Volantis, afirmando que algún día regresará a Poniente para morir. Meses después, Melisandre regresa a Invernalia por última vez y usa su magia en la lucha contra los Caminantes Blancos. Durante la batalla, despliega una magia poderosa, como muchos de los combatientes humanos jamás habían visto. Extenuada tras usar sus últimas fuerzas para derrotar al Ejército de los Muertos, se quita el collar encantado, revela su verdadera forma marchita a Davos Seaworth y desaparece en el viento.

Jeor Mormont (interpretado por James Cosmo ) es el 997.º Lord Comandante de la Guardia de la Noche y el padre distanciado de Ser Jorah. Renunció a sus tierras para servir a la Guardia de la Noche. La deshonra de su casa a manos de su hijo le pesa mucho. Solicita personalmente que Jon Snow sea nombrado su mayordomo personal y le entrega la espada de mano y media (también conocida como espada bastarda) de su casa, Garra Larga. Manda modificar el pomo para que parezca la cabeza de un lobo. Para investigar el regreso de los espectros, la desaparición de varios montaraces y los rumores de un ejército de salvajes, Jeor lidera una expedición más allá del Muro en la segunda temporada. En la tercera temporada, tras regresar al Castillo de Craster, muere a manos de Rast durante el motín que se desata. Su muerte impulsa al maestre Aemon a pedir a los señores de Poniente que ayuden a la Guardia de la Noche, lo que convence a Stannis Baratheon de que ha llegado el momento de combatir la embestida de los Caminantes Blancos. Al parecer, su cadáver es profanado posteriormente, ya que en la cuarta temporada se ve a Karl Tanner bebiendo vino de un cráneo que, según él, pertenece a Jeor.

Bronn (interpretado por Jerome Flynn ) es un mercenario con un humor sarcástico. Se le ve por primera vez ayudando a Catelyn Stark cuando esta arresta injustamente a Tyrion Lannister por un intento de asesinato contra su hijo Brandon. Durante el juicio de Tyrion en el Nido de Águilas, Bronn se ofrece voluntario para luchar cuando Tyrion exige un juicio por combate. Bronn gana la pelea y se convierte en compañero y protector de Tyrion, acompañándolo de regreso a Desembarco del Rey. Cuando Tyrion es nombrado Mano del Rey, Bronn se convierte en jefe de la Guardia de la Ciudad en la capital. Bronn también se convierte en consejero de Tyrion y es nombrado Ser Bronn del Aguasnegras tras sus actos heroicos durante la defensa de la ciudad contra el ejército de Stannis Baratheon. Después de la batalla, Bronn permanece al servicio de Tyrion como colega y amigo. Más tarde, a Bronn se le encomienda entrenar la mano menos hábil de Jaime Lannister con la espada, ya que Jaime perdió su mano dominante mientras era prisionero de los Bolton. Cuando el rey Joffrey es envenenado y Tyrion es acusado falsamente de un crimen una vez más, Cersei soborna a Bronn para que se case con Lollys Stokeworth y abandone la capital en lugar de luchar por Tyrion en otro juicio por combate. Tyrion huye de la capital después de que el príncipe Oberyn Martell luche por él y sea asesinado por La Montaña.

Antes de que Bronn pueda casarse con Lollys, se reencuentra con Jaime, a quien se le ha encomendado viajar a Dorne para rescatar a Myrcella Baratheon de los Martell, quienes amenazan con vengar la muerte de su príncipe. En su intento por rescatar a Myrcella, Bronn y Jaime provocan a las Serpientes de Arena (hijas del difunto Oberyn Martell) y Bronn es encarcelado. Es liberado cuando Jaime negocia su libertad. Myrcella es envenenada por Ellaria Sand, a pesar de sus esfuerzos por llevarla de regreso a Desembarco del Rey. Más tarde, Bronn acompaña a Jaime a Aguasdulces, donde el ejército Lannister recupera el castillo de los Tully, y también forma parte de la fuerza que toma Altojardín de los Tyrell. Bronn, Jaime y el resto de las fuerzas Lannister son emboscados por Daenerys Targaryen a lomos de su dragón, Drogon. Bronn hiere a Drogon durante la masacre, pero se ve obligado a rescatar a Jaime de un ataque de Daenerys. La pareja escapa dejándose llevar por la corriente del Aguasnegras. Después de que Jaime abandona a Cersei Lannister y cabalga hacia el norte para enfrentarse a los Caminantes Blancos, Bronn permanece en Desembarco del Rey, pero Cersei le encarga matar a Jaime por su aparente traición. Sin embargo, en lugar de cumplir las órdenes de Cersei, Bronn utiliza la amenaza de muerte como moneda de cambio sobre Jaime y Tyrion, asegurándose así un puesto en el consejo privado de Bran el Tullido como Señor del Dominio.

Varys (interpretado por Conleth Hill ) es miembro del Consejo Privado, al servicio de los reyes Robert Baratheon, Joffrey Baratheon y Tommen Baratheon. También es Maestro de los Rumores, con numerosos espías a su servicio en dos continentes, y se enfrenta frecuentemente con Petyr "Meñique" Baelish. Tras servir a tres reyes, Varys huye a Essos con Tyrion Lannister después de que este asesinara a su padre, Tywin. Una vez allí, Varys consigue que Tyrion se convierta en uno de los consejeros de Daenerys Targaryen. Ambos gobiernan Meereen en su ausencia tras un ataque del grupo rebelde Hijos de la Arpía. Cuando Daenerys regresa para derrotar a los esclavistas y a los Hijos de la Arpía, Varys y Tyrion la acompañan a Poniente y apoyan su pretensión al Trono de Hierro. Varys sobrevive a la Gran Guerra entre los vivos y los muertos, y descubre que Jon Snow es en realidad Aegon Targaryen, sobrino de Daenerys y legítimo heredero del Trono de Hierro, pero es ejecutado cuando se descubre su complot para coronar a Jon rey.

Shae (interpretada por Sibel Kekilli ) es una joven seguidora del campamento en quien Tyrion Lannister muestra un interés particular. Es originaria de Lorath, una de las Ciudades Libres al otro lado del Mar Angosto. Tyrion se enamora de ella y, para ocultarla de su padre, la nombra doncella de Sansa. Como su doncella, Shae es la única persona en quien Sansa confía y a quien le confiesa sus problemas y lo que realmente piensa de los Lannister. A su vez, Shae se vuelve protectora con Sansa e intenta ayudarla en todo lo que puede. En la tercera temporada, siente celos de Tyrion tras su matrimonio con Sansa y se enfrenta a Varys, quien la insta a abandonar los Siete Reinos, a lo que ella se niega, pensando que Tyrion tiene algo que ver con que Varys hable con ella. En la cuarta temporada, Tyrion se ve obligado a enviar a Shae lejos de Desembarco del Rey en un barco después de que Cersei descubre su presencia y su padre se entera, insultándola en el proceso. Shae, sin embargo, no abandona Desembarco del Rey y reaparece en el juicio de Tyrion por el asesinato de Joffrey, donde afirma falsamente que tanto Tyrion como Sansa fueron responsables de su muerte. Se revela, no obstante, que Shae mantenía una relación extramatrimonial con Tywin. Tras ser liberado por Jaime, Tyrion encuentra a Shae durmiendo en la cama de Tywin, lo que le hace comprender la terrible verdad. Shae intenta matar a Tyrion con un cuchillo, pero él la estrangula, tanto en defensa propia como por la rabia que siente ante su traición.

Margaery Tyrell (interpretada por Natalie Dormer ) es la única hija de Lord Mace Tyrell y nieta de Lady Olenna Tyrell, además de esposa de Renly Baratheon cuando se la presenta en la serie. Es astuta pero bondadosa, y sueña con ser reina. Cuando Renly Baratheon muere a manos de un demonio de las sombras, Petyr Baelish organiza una alianza entre los Tyrell y los Lannister. Los Tyrell se mudan a Desembarco del Rey y Margaery es prometida inmediatamente al sádico rey Joffrey Baratheon. Margaery y Olenna pasan tiempo en los jardines de la ciudad, tramando planes y organizando sus tácticas políticas. Cuando Lady Olenna envenena a Joffrey en su boda con Margaery, el tímido e inocente rey Tommen Baratheon es coronado como su sucesor. Margaery se casa con Tommen y ambos son felices juntos; Tommen se enamora profundamente de Margaery. Sin embargo, su relación es breve. Cersei Lannister otorga poder a los Gorriones, un grupo militante religioso de Desembarco del Rey, para desafiar la influencia de los Tyrell en la capital tras la muerte de Tywin Lannister.

Margaery y su hermano Loras Tyrell son encarcelados por los Gorriones: Loras por su supuesta homosexualidad y Margaery por ocultar sus secretos. Posteriormente, Cersei es arrestada por los Gorriones por sus relaciones incestuosas con Lancel Lannister y Jaime Lannister. Durante su cautiverio, Margaery manipula al Gorrión Supremo, su líder, haciéndole creer que se ha convertido a la Fe de los Siete. A pesar del fallido intento de su familia por liberarla del cautiverio del Gorrión Supremo, este llega a disfrutar de la compañía de Margaery y cree sus mentiras sobre su fidelidad. En un intento por liberarse pronto, Margaery convence a Tommen para que se una a la Corona y a la Fe. Sin embargo, sus planes se ven frustrados el día del juicio de Cersei Lannister en el Septo de Baelor. En lugar de presentarse a su juicio, Cersei incendia el Septo con fuego valyrio y lo destruye, masacrando a los cientos de asistentes que se encontraban dentro, entre ellos Margaery, Loras, Mace, Lancel Lannister, el Gorrión Supremo y varios habitantes de Desembarco del Rey. Tommen, testigo del suceso desde sus aposentos en la Fortaleza Roja, tras haber visto a su esposa perecer a manos de su madre, se suicida arrojándose desde una ventana alta.

Tywin Lannister (interpretado por Charles Dance ) es el calculador, despiadado y controlador antiguo Mano del Rey Aerys II. Es el padre de Cersei, Jaime y Tyrion Lannister. Tras el arresto de Eddard Stark, Joffrey lo nombra Mano del Rey una vez más, pero después de que Jaime es capturado por los Stark, Eddard es ejecutado inesperadamente por Joffrey, y Renly y Stannis Baratheon desafían el derecho de Joffrey al trono. Tywin decide permanecer en el campo de batalla, al mando de sus fuerzas hasta ganar la guerra, y mientras tanto le cede el puesto de Mano del Rey interina a Tyrion. Durante la Guerra de los Cinco Reyes, Tywin se aloja brevemente en Harrenhal, un castillo y prisión controlado por los Lannister. Allí, nombra a una cautiva Arya Stark como su copera, aunque no queda claro si conoce su verdadera identidad. Tras la muerte de Renly, Tywin forja una alianza con Mace Tyrell y ambos llegan a Desembarco del Rey para derrotar al ejército de Stannis Baratheon, que está a punto de tomar la ciudad. Tras la batalla, Tywin vuelve a ser nombrado Mano del Rey, mientras que Tyrion es degradado a Maestro de la Moneda. Tywin concerta varios matrimonios de sus hijos, pone fin a la guerra al conseguir la traición de los lores Frey y Bolton a Robb Stark, quien muere en combate, pero se enemista con Tyrion, ahora degradado a Maestro de la Moneda, y se enfrenta a problemas con un rey Joffrey cada vez más seguro de sí mismo. Tras el asesinato de Joffrey, Tyrion es acusado falsamente, y después de un intento fallido de juicio por combate, Tywin condena a muerte a su hijo. Una vez que Tywin le confirma a Jaime su intención de ejecutar a su hijo, este último, con la ayuda de Lord Varys, libera a Tyrion y le ayuda a escapar de Desembarco del Rey, lo cual logra, pero no sin antes enfrentarse a su padre y asesinarlo con una ballesta en pleno vuelo.

Talisa Stark (interpretada por Oona Chaplin ) es una sanadora que trabaja en los campos de batalla de la Guerra de los Cinco Reyes. Afirma ser de la Ciudad Libre de Volantis. Ningún personaje llamado Talisa aparece en los libros. Originalmente se anunció que Oona Chaplin interpretaría a un personaje llamado Jeyne, lo que muchos pensaron que significaba que interpretaría a Jeyne Westerling , un personaje de los libros. Talisa sigue el campamento militar de Robb Stark mientras se desplaza. Un día, mientras conversan, son interrumpidos por la noticia de que Catelyn ha liberado al prisionero clave de Robb, Jaime Lannister. Más tarde, Talisa va a consolar a Robb. Después de revelarle más detalles de su pasado, admiten sus sentimientos mutuos y duermen juntos. Talisa y Robb se casan en secreto ante un septón y ella se convierte en una Stark. En la tercera temporada, Talisa revela que está embarazada, aunque ella y su hijo por nacer son apuñalados hasta la muerte por Lothar Frey en la Masacre de la Boda Roja , siendo los primeros en ser atacados en el salón.

Ygritte (interpretada por Rose Leslie ) es una joven salvaje pelirroja ("besada por el fuego", un símbolo de buena suerte entre los salvajes) y seguidora de Mance Rayder. En la segunda temporada, es capturada en el Paso de Skirling por Jon Snow y Qhorin Mediamano. Logra escapar, pero Jon la recaptura, separándolo de sus hermanos. Más tarde, lo conduce a la emboscada de Cascabel. Después, llevan a Jon al campamento salvaje de Mance Rayder, donde él finge desertar para descubrir sus planes. Luego, ella viaja con él hacia el Muro, y durante el trayecto lo seduce. Sin embargo, cuando se ve obligado a matar a un inocente pastor de caballos para la Guardia que escaló el Muro, Jon escapa a caballo. Mientras descansa, Ygritte logra alcanzarlo, le confiesa su amor y, cegada por las lágrimas, le dispara varias veces mientras él huye hacia el Muro. En la cuarta temporada, Ygritte comienza a saquear aldeas al sur del Muro con su grupo, sedienta de venganza contra Jon, aunque Tormund sospecha que lo dejó escapar. Cuando los salvajes atacan Ciudad Topo, Ygritte masacra a todas las mujeres presentes, pero ve a Gilly escondida con su bebé y le perdona la vida. Cuando los salvajes finalmente llegan al Castillo Negro y atacan, Ygritte mata a muchos hermanos de la Guardia de la Noche con su destreza arquera, entre ellos Pyp. Sin embargo, al enfrentarse a Jon, no se atreve a dispararle y recibe un disparo por la espalda de Olly, un chico cuyo padre Ygritte había matado previamente. Ygritte muere en brazos de Jon, y su cuerpo es incinerado posteriormente por el propio Jon, aparte del de los demás soldados, en su tierra natal, al norte del Muro.

Gendry (interpretado por Joe Dempsie ) es un aprendiz de herrero en Desembarco del Rey e hijo bastardo del rey Robert Baratheon. Tras la muerte del rey Robert y la ejecución de Eddard Stark, se organiza un viaje para Gendry a Castillo Negro con Arya (disfrazada de "Arry") y otros reclutas de la Guardia de la Noche. Durante el viaje, Gendry descubre la verdadera identidad de Arya y ambos forjan una estrecha amistad. Después de que soldados Lannister les tienden una emboscada y los mantienen cautivos en Harrenhal, Gendry y Arya escapan con la ayuda de Jaqen H'ghar. Pronto se topan con la Hermandad sin Estandartes, quienes posteriormente venden a Gendry a Lady Melisandre, separándolo de Arya. Melisandre lleva a Gendry a Rocadragón y utiliza la sangre de su rey para inclinar la Guerra de los Cinco Reyes a favor del tío de Gendry, Stannis Baratheon. Gendry es liberado por Ser Davos Seaworth, Mano de Stannis, y regresa a Desembarco del Rey en bote. Años después, Davos, ahora al servicio de Jon Snow, regresa a la capital y encuentra a Gendry trabajando de nuevo como herrero. Davos recluta a Gendry para que vaya más allá del Muro con Jon y los miembros restantes de la Hermandad para capturar a un espectro y demostrar la existencia de los Caminantes Blancos. Gendry sobrevive a la misión y regresa a Invernalia, donde se reúne con Arya y ayuda a derrotar al Ejército de los Muertos. Tras la batalla, Gendry es legitimado por Daenerys Targaryen y nombrado Señor de Bastión de Tormentas. Está presente en la coronación del rey Bran el Tullido.

Tormund Matagigantes (interpretado por Kristofer Hivju ) es un asaltante salvaje conocido por sus numerosos títulos, siendo "Matagigantes" el más importante. Ruidoso y sociable, es uno de los generales más destacados de Mance, feroz y temible en combate. Tormund le toma cariño a Jon Snow después de que este se une a ellos e incluso le da consejos sobre su relación con Ygritte. Tras el ataque del ejército de Mance Rayder al Castillo Negro, Tormund es hecho prisionero, donde forja un vínculo más fuerte con Jon y acepta ayudar al Lord Comandante a establecer una tregua entre los salvajes y la Guardia de la Noche. Ambos viajan a Hardhome y sobreviven a un ataque de los Caminantes Blancos mientras rescatan a los salvajes. Después de que Jon es asesinado en un motín, Tormund está presente cuando Lady Melisandre lo resucita y forma parte del ejército que Jon usa para recuperar Invernalia de la Casa Bolton. Tormund es destinado a Guardiaoriente del Mar y, junto a Jon, cruza el Muro para capturar a un espectro y demostrar la existencia de los Caminantes Blancos a la reina Cersei Lannister. Tormund sobrevive a un ataque del Rey de la Noche en Guardiaoriente y llega a Invernalia justo a tiempo para unirse a la lucha contra el Ejército de los Muertos. Tras la batalla, Tormund regresa al Castillo Negro. Al final de la serie, se reencuentra con Jon Nieve, después de que este fuera extraditado tras asesinar a Daenerys Targaryen.

Brienne de Tarth (interpretada por Gwendoline Christie ) es una antigua miembro de la Guardia Real de Renly Baratheon. Es una guerrera altamente entrenada y habilidosa, aún más peligrosa por el hecho de que los hombres la subestiman. Se la considera poco elegante debido a su físico. Está presente cuando Renly Baratheon es asesinado por un demonio de las sombras y es acusada falsamente de haber cometido el crimen. Huye con Catelyn Stark, quien también estaba presente cuando Renly fue asesinado, y jura lealtad a su servicio. Brienne jura vengarse de Stannis Baratheon, quien creó al demonio de las sombras que mató a su rey. Catelyn le encarga a Brienne que escolte a Jaime Lannister de regreso a Desembarco del Rey a cambio de la liberación de sus hijas, Sansa y Arya. Sin embargo, en el camino, Brienne y Jaime son capturados por soldados de la Casa Bolton, y Jaime pierde la mano con la que empuñaba la espada. Brienne permanece retenida en la fortaleza-prisión de Harrenhal para entretener a los soldados Bolton luchando contra un oso. Jaime la rescata del foso y ambos regresan pronto a Desembarco del Rey. Tras el asesinato del rey Joffrey por envenenamiento, Brienne es enviada lejos de Desembarco del Rey para encontrar a Sansa y Arya, quienes escaparon de la capital sin que ella lo supiera.

De camino al Nido de Águilas para encontrar a las hermanas Stark, Brienne se topa con Sandor Clegane y su compañera de viaje, Arya Stark. Incapaz de convencer a Arya para que se una a ella, y tras derrotar a Sandor en un duelo singular, Brienne viaja con Podrick a Invernalia, donde Sansa Stark ha reaparecido tras escapar de Desembarco del Rey. Brienne abandona brevemente su misión de encontrar a Sansa para ejecutar a Stannis Baratheon, quien fracasa en su intento de capturar Invernalia, pero se reúne con la joven Stark poco después. Sansa, Brienne y Podrick cabalgan hacia el Castillo Negro, donde Sansa se reúne con su hermano, Jon Nieve. Brienne es enviada a Aguasdulces para solicitar que el ejército de Brynden Tully ayude a Sansa y Jon a recuperar Invernalia. Al llegar, se reúne brevemente con Jaime, pero no logra convencer a Brynden de que cabalgue hacia el norte y ayude a Sansa. Regresa a Invernalia después de que Sansa y Jon recuperan el castillo, y está presente cuando Sansa y Arya se reencuentran en la fortaleza, cumpliendo así su juramento a Catelyn Stark. Viaja a Desembarco del Rey para representar a Sansa en la cumbre del Foso de los Dragones y luego regresa a Invernalia para enfrentarse al Ejército de los Muertos, reuniéndose con Jaime Lannister. Tras la muerte de Jaime cuando Daenerys Targaryen destruye Desembarco del Rey, Brienne viaja al sur y es nombrada jefa de la Guardia Real de Bran el Tullido.

Ramsay Bolton (interpretado por Iwan Rheon ) es el cruel, sádico y astuto hijo ilegítimo de Roose Bolton. Aparece por primera vez en la serie cuando Theon Greyjoy captura Invernalia y Roose Bolton le ordena retomar la fortaleza, supuestamente para devolvérsela a los Stark. Sin embargo, el ejército de Ramsay saquea el castillo y lo deja en ruinas. Ramsay captura a Theon, lo encarcela en Fuerte Terror y lo tortura tan severamente que Theon olvida su propio nombre, llegando a creer que lo llaman "Hediondo". Ramsay incluso llega a castrar a Hediondo . Tras capturar Foso Cailin, los Bolton se trasladan de Fuerte Terror a Invernalia. Roose es nombrado Guardián del Norte y legitima a Ramsay, convirtiéndolo en Ramsay Bolton. Sansa Stark se casa con Ramsay gracias a un acuerdo orquestado por Petyr Baelish en su intento por controlar el Norte. Ramsay abusa y viola a Sansa, violándola en su noche de bodas.

Después de que Sansa y Theon escapan del cautiverio de Ramsay durante el fallido ataque de Stannis Baratheon a Invernalia, Roose reprende a Ramsay por su complacencia e insinúa que legitimarlo fue un error. Después de que la esposa de Roose, Walda, da a luz a un heredero legítimo, Ramsay rápidamente planea el asesinato de su padre . Con los Karstark dispuestos a ocultar la información, Ramsay apuñala a Roose en el corazón, alimenta a sus perros con la esposa y el hijo de Roose y asume el título de Lord Bolton. Poco después, la Casa Umber llega a Invernalia con dos prisioneros: Rickon Stark y Osha. Osha muere al intentar asesinar a Ramsay. Cuando el ejército de salvajes de Jon Snow desciende sobre Invernalia para tomar el castillo, Rickon muere tras ser utilizado como cebo para desbaratar las tácticas de Jon. Tras una batalla, Ramsay es derrotado en el campo de batalla por una combinación del ejército de salvajes y los Caballeros del Valle, que llegan por orden de Petyr Baelish y Sansa Stark. Es capturado y encadenado en las perreras de Invernalia, donde Sansa lo ve ser devorado vivo por sus propios perros.

Gilly (interpretada por Hannah Murray ) es una joven salvaje que vive al norte del Muro y una de las muchas hijas de Craster, un salvaje que toma a todas sus hijas como esposas cuando crecen. Durante la Gran Expedición de la Guardia de la Noche más allá del Muro, Gilly se encuentra con Samwell Tarly, un hermano de la Guardia de la Noche. Está embarazada y pronto da a luz al hijo de Craster. Temiendo por la vida de su hijo, sabiendo que los hijos de Craster son entregados a los Caminantes Blancos, huye con Samwell durante un violento motín en el Castillo de Craster, durante el cual Craster y el Lord Comandante de la Guardia de la Noche, Jeor Mormont, mueren. Gilly y Samwell, junto con el bebé (conocido como "Pequeño Sam"), regresan al Muro. En el camino, un Caminante Blanco viene a reclamar a Pequeño Sam, pero Samwell lo apuñala con una daga de vidriagón. Tras regresar al Castillo Negro, Samwell empieza a temer por la seguridad de Gilly y la encuentra trabajando en Pueblo Topo, un asentamiento cercano. Cuando Pueblo Topo es atacado por los salvajes, Gilly regresa al Castillo Negro y sobrevive al ataque del ejército de salvajes de Mance Rayder. Después de que el maestre Aemon enferma y muere, Samwell y Gilly viajan al sur, a la Ciudadela, donde Samwell se entrena para convertirse en el nuevo maestre de la Guardia de la Noche. Tras una breve parada con su familia en Colina Cuerno, Samwell lleva a Gilly a la Ciudadela. Cuando Samwell se frustra con los maestres, Gilly regresa al norte con él, y el trío se instala en Invernalia. Gilly sobrevive al ataque de los Caminantes Blancos y, posteriormente, declara estar embarazada del hijo de Samwell. Cuando Samwell es nombrado maestre en el consejo privado de Bran el Tullido, se presume que Gilly y el pequeño Sam viajan con él y se establecen definitivamente en Desembarco del Rey.

Daario Naharis (interpretado por Ed Skrein en la tercera temporada y por Michiel Huisman a partir de la cuarta) es un guerrero seguro de sí mismo y seductor, teniente de los Segundos Hijos, un grupo de 2000 mercenarios . Daario aparece cuando Daenerys Tagraryen intenta apoderarse de la ciudad esclavista de Yunkai; para ello, contrata a los Segundos Hijos para que la ayuden en la conquista. Daario asesina a sus compañeros comandantes tras considerar la posibilidad de rebelarse contra Daenerys y le jura lealtad, ayudándola a tomar la ciudad. Cuando Daenerys conquista Meereen, Daario derrota al campeón de la ciudad y le permite el acceso. Posteriormente, Daario se une al equipo de asesores de Daenerys y pronto se convierte en su pareja sentimental. Durante su relación, investiga los orígenes de los Hijos de la Arpía, un grupo militante que se opone al gobierno de Daenerys en Meereen. Cuando Daenerys se ve obligada a huir de la ciudad y es capturada por los Dothraki, Daario viaja con Ser Jorah Mormont para rescatarla de Vaes Dothrak. Al regresar a Meereen, Daenerys comienza a planear su partida hacia Poniente. Daario la ayuda a derrotar a los Hijos de la Arpía y a los esclavistas de la región. Tras establecer una frágil paz en la Bahía de los Esclavos, Daenerys encomienda a Daario y a los Segundos Hijos la responsabilidad de mantener el orden. Daario se siente afligido por esta noticia, ya que permanecer en Meereen significa el fin de su relación con Daenerys, pero se presume que gobernará la ciudad en su lugar.

Missandei (interpretada por Nathalie Emmanuel ^{[ 2 ]} ) es una sirvienta personal de Daenerys Targaryen, quien fue liberada de la esclavitud donde trabajaba como traductora para Kraznys mo Nakloz cuando Daenerys insistió durante las negociaciones con Kraznys mo Nakloz en que Missandei le fuera entregada como regalo. Ella efectivamente reemplaza a Doreah después de que esta traicionara a Daenerys en Qarth. Más tarde, comienza a enseñarle a Gusano Gris a hablar la lengua común, y desarrollan sentimientos románticos el uno por el otro, a pesar de que Gusano Gris es un Inmaculado castrado en su juventud. Se entristece visiblemente cuando otro Inmaculado, Rata Blanca, es asesinado en un burdel por los Hijos de la Arpía. Después de que Gusano Gris casi muere en un ataque, Missandei lo besa cuando él revela que, por primera vez, sintió miedo, ya que pensó que nunca volvería a verla. El día de la inauguración de los juegos de lucha, los Hijos de la Arpía lanzan otro ataque. Missandei es salvada por poco por Tyrion Lannister y observa cómo Daenerys se aleja volando sobre Drogon. Más tarde, permanece en Meereen con Tyrion y Gusano Gris para ayudar a mantener la ciudad unida. A pesar de un ataque de la flota de los esclavistas, Meereen se salva cuando Daenerys regresa con los Dothraki y desata a sus dragones contra la flota, ante lo cual Missandei es testigo. Posteriormente, acompaña a Daenerys en su viaje de regreso a Poniente. Hace el amor con Gusano Gris y se preocupa por él cuando lo envían a atacar Roca Casterly. En la octava temporada, es decapitada por la Montaña por orden de Cersei.

Ellaria Sand (interpretada por Indira Varma ) es la amante promiscua de Oberyn Martell y una bastarda de Dorne . También es madre de varias hijas, conocidas colectivamente como las Serpientes de Arena. Está presente en el juicio por combate de Tyrion, donde Oberyn lucha contra Gregor Clegane en nombre de Tyrion, y se horroriza cuando Oberyn muere. Tras la muerte de Oberyn, regresa a Dorne. Allí, implora al príncipe Doran que declare la guerra a los Lannister como venganza por la muerte de Oberyn a manos de los Lannister. Poco después, cuando Jaime Lannister llega a Dorne en una misión secreta para liberar a la princesa Myrcella de Lanza del Sol, Ellaria y las Serpientes de Arena se baten en duelo con Jaime y Bronn, lo que resulta en el encarcelamiento de Bronn y las Serpientes de Arena. Se acuerda una tregua y Ellaria abandona su plan de venganza contra los Lannister cuando el príncipe Doran permite que Jaime, Myrcella y Bronn regresen a Desembarco del Rey. Sin embargo, se revela que Ellaria envenenó a Myrcella antes de su partida, envió a dos de las Serpientes de Arena a matar al príncipe Trystane (el prometido de Myrcella) y había estado conspirando en secreto para asesinar al príncipe Doran; tres misiones secretas que organiza con éxito. Posteriormente, se alía con Daenerys Targaryen y los Tyrell contra los Lannister, pero es capturada y encarcelada por Euron Greyjoy y Cersei Lannister, mientras que dos de sus hijas son asesinadas. Su muerte nunca se muestra en pantalla, pero se presume que muere de hambre en las mazmorras de Desembarco del Rey junto con su última hija superviviente, Tyene.

Tommen Baratheon (interpretado por Callum Wharry en las temporadas 1 y 2, y por Dean-Charles Chapman a partir de la temporada 4) es el príncipe presentado como el hijo menor del rey Robert Baratheon y la reina Cersei Lannister. Al igual que sus hermanos mayores Joffrey y Myrcella, su verdadero padre es su tío Ser Jaime Lannister. Como su hermana, es bondadoso y pasivo, a diferencia de su hermano Joffrey, y siente afecto por su tío Tyrion. Cuando el rey Joffrey es envenenado en su propia boda, Tommen asume el trono y se casa con Margaery Tyrell. Su madre, Cersei, lucha por influir en Tommen, y su posterior guerra de palabras culmina con el arresto de Margaery y Cersei por el Gorrión Supremo. Tras la liberación temporal de Cersei antes de su juicio ante la Fe Militante, destruye el Septo de Baelor con fuego valyrio, matando a varias personas en su interior, incluida Margaery. Tras presenciar el suceso, Tommen, profundamente enamorado de Margaery y con el corazón destrozado por su muerte, se arroja desde una ventana alta de la Fortaleza Roja, encontrando así la muerte.

Jaqen H'ghar (interpretado por Tom Wlaschiha ) es un criminal astuto y enigmático, miembro del grupo de reclutas de Yoren, traídos de Desembarco del Rey para unirse a la Guardia de la Noche. Aunque es originario de Lorath y proviene de Braavos, habla en tercera persona, refiriéndose a sí mismo como "un hombre". Cuando Arya Stark es capturada por los Lannister en Harrenhal, Jaqen le enseña las costumbres de los Hombres Sin Rostro y la ayuda a escapar. Le deja una moneda de hierro y le dice que, si alguna vez se encuentra con un hombre de Braavos, debe entregársela y repetir las palabras "Valar Morghulis". Un año después, Arya se reencuentra con Jaqen en Braavos. Él la inicia en la orden de los Hombres Sin Rostro y la toma nuevamente bajo su protección, revelándose que los Hombres Sin Rostro son asesinos que usan los rostros de los muertos para cambiar su apariencia. Jaqen le encomienda a Arya diversas tareas y la castiga por su desobediencia o la recompensa por sus habilidades. Más tarde, Jaqen le informa a Arya que se ha convertido en "nadie" y que está lista para unirse a los Hombres Sin Rostro, pero Arya rechaza su oferta cuando regresa a Poniente.

Roose Bolton (interpretado por Michael McElhatton ) es un abanderado del Norte y señor de Fuerte Terror. La familia Bolton tiene un historial nefasto de aferrarse a costumbres antiguas y bárbaras, incluyendo el desollamiento vivo de sus enemigos, y Roose no es una excepción, siendo sospechoso de carecer de emociones. Su astucia lo convierte en un valioso aliado, pero su naturaleza impredecible lo hace peligroso. Roose es un miembro destacado del consejo de guerra de Robb Stark. En la Boda Roja, Roose traiciona a Robb y lo apuñala en el corazón. Posteriormente, el rey Tommen Baratheon lo nombra Guardián del Norte. Tras el nacimiento de su hijo, es asesinado por su hijo bastardo, Ramsay Bolton.

El Gorrión Supremo (interpretado por Jonathan Pryce ) es un hombre devoto y piadoso que llegó a Desembarco del Rey tras la muerte de Tywin Lannister para servir a los pobres, oprimidos y enfermos. Rápidamente reúne a un gran número de seguidores, entre ellos Lancel, primo y antiguo amante de Cersei, quienes pululan por la ciudad atendiendo a los necesitados y denunciando la corrupción. Cersei Lannister lo descubre cuando sus seguidores atacan y humillan al Septón Supremo en un burdel.

Gusano Gris (interpretado por Jacob Anderson ) es capitán de los Inmaculados, un grupo de soldados esclavos eunucos. Su nombre, pronunciado Torgo Nudho en valyrio, fue elegido por sus amos de Astapor, quienes asignan nombres nuevos a los Inmaculados con el fin de humillarlos y hacerles creer que no son humanos. A pesar de esto, Gusano Gris decidió conservar su nombre actual porque era el que tenía el día en que Daenerys liberó a los Inmaculados, por lo que lo considera un nombre de buena suerte. Es leal a Daenerys y no tolera a quienes la insultan. Desarrolla sentimientos por Missandei, que parecen ser correspondidos, y mantiene una sana rivalidad con Daario Naharis. Resulta gravemente herido en Meereen durante un ataque de los Hijos de la Arpía, pero finalmente sobrevive. Tras la desaparición de Daenerys, Gusano Gris se recupera parcialmente de sus heridas y permanece en Meereen para ayudar a Tyrion Lannister a gobernar la ciudad y mantener la paz con los amos de esclavos. Cuando los amos de esclavos incumplen su promesa y atacan Meereen con barcos, siendo repelidos por los dragones de Daenerys, Gusano Gris mata a Razdal mo Eraz y a Belicho Paenymion, y posteriormente acompaña a Daenerys y su séquito en su viaje a Poniente. Desde su fortaleza en Rocadragón, Daenerys envía a Gusano Gris y a su ejército a tomar Roca Casterly. La noche anterior, Gusano Gris le confiesa a Missandei que ahora la ama, y ​​que ha empezado a conocer el miedo. Hacen el amor. Gusano Gris espera que Roca Casterly sea difícil de conquistar y se sorprende al encontrarla apenas defendida: la captura se realiza con facilidad. Luego, lleva a su ejército al este y se encuentra a las afueras de Desembarco del Rey cuando Daenerys y Cersei se encuentran en el Foso de los Dragones.

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  Jon Arryn (interpretado por John Standing ) es el antiguo jefe de la Casa Arryn, Defensor del Valle y Guardián del Este. Fue esposo de Lady Lysa Arryn y padre de Lord Robin Arryn. Jon crió a Eddard Stark y a Robert Baratheon en su juventud, apoyó a Robert durante su Rebelión y fue su primera Mano del Rey. Jon murió en circunstancias misteriosas. Tras su muerte, Lysa envió una carta a Catelyn Stark, afirmando que los Lannister eran responsables de su fallecimiento, lo que finalmente llevó a Eddard Stark a descubrir la legitimidad de Joffrey, Mycella y Tommen. Si bien se sospechaba que los Lannister habían envenenado a Jon, en realidad, fue su esposa, Lysa, quien lo envenenó con las Lágrimas de Lys, bajo la influencia de Lord Petyr Baelish.

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  Hugh del Valle (interpretado por Jefferson Hall ) fue el escudero de Jon Arryn antes de su muerte. Tras el fallecimiento de Lord Arryn, el rey Robert Baratheon lo nombró caballero y Gregor Clegane lo mató durante el Torneo del Heredero. Eddard Stark sospechaba que había participado en la muerte de Jon Arryn. Jefferson Hall también interpretó a Tyland Lannister y a Jason Lannister en La Casa del Dragón .

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  Marillion (interpretado por Emun Elliott ) es un antiguo cantante. Acompaña a Lady Catelyn Stark cuando lleva a Tyrion Lannister al Nido de Águilas. Tras la muerte del rey Robert I Baratheon, Marillion compone e interpreta una canción burlona sobre las circunstancias de su fallecimiento. Obligado a cantar, el rey Joffrey le pregunta si prefiere conservar sus dedos o su lengua, y cuando responde que los dedos, Ser Ilyn Payne le corta la lengua.
• Lysa Arryn (interpretada por Kate Dickie )

  

  es la viuda de Lord Jon Arryn. Hija del Señor y la Señora de las Tierras de los Ríos, es la hermana menor de Catelyn Stark, Señora de Invernalia, y la hermana mayor de Lord Edmure Tully, Señor de Aguasdulces. Se ha vuelto mentalmente inestable desde la muerte de su esposo y está convencida de que mientras permanezca encerrada en el Nido de Águilas estará a salvo. Es excesivamente protectora con su hijo, Robin Arryn, lo que lo ha convertido en un niño débil y mimado. Para la tercera temporada, el Valle no ha sido afectado por la guerra, y está prometida a Meñique, quien viaja al Valle para casarse con ella. En la cuarta temporada, se revela que Lysa y Meñique han tenido una aventura amorosa durante bastante tiempo, y son los responsables del envenenamiento de Jon Arryn y (aunque indirectamente) de Joffrey Baratheon. Cuando Meñique regresa de Desembarco del Rey con Sansa Stark, Lysa recibe afectuosamente a su sobrina e insiste en casarse con él ese mismo día. Lysa sorprende a Petyr besando a Sansa y, furiosa, la reprende, amenazándola con arrojarla por la Puerta de la Luna. Petyr interviene y calma a Lysa, antes de confesarle que la única mujer a la que amó de verdad fue Catelyn, y la empuja por la Puerta de la Luna, causándole la muerte. Su muerte es declarada suicidio gracias a las mentiras de Petyr y Sansa.
• Robin Arryn (interpretado por Lino Facioli )

  

  Es el único hijo de Jon y Lysa Arryn y un niño enfermizo adorado por su madre, tras la muerte de su padre, es el Jefe de la Casa Arryn, Defensor del Valle y Guardián del Este. Todavía es amamantado a pesar de estar en plena preadolescencia, y está mental y socialmente inadaptado. Disfruta viendo a la gente ejecutada por defenestración , sean culpables o no. En la temporada 1, está presente en el juicio de Tyrion Lannister, pero muestra poco o ningún interés en los detalles y continuamente le ruega a su madre que haga volar al "pequeño Lannister", lo que significaría que Tyrion sería ejecutado, aunque Tyrion es absuelto. En la temporada 4, saluda a Petyr "Meñique" Baelish como "Tío Petyr" y conoce a su prima, Sansa Stark, por primera vez. Tras la muerte de Lysa, Petyr propone que Robin realice varias giras por el Valle para prepararlo para gobernarlo algún día como su nuevo Señor, aunque Petyr insinúa que su intención es que Robin muera en el proceso. En la quinta temporada, Robin está siendo entrenado en el arte de la lucha, pero carece de la habilidad y la determinación necesarias debido a su crianza. Petyr lo deja al cuidado de Yohn Royce. En la sexta temporada, Robin es informado de la fuga de Sansa de la Casa Bolton, y mediante las manipulaciones de Petyr, Robin da la orden a los Caballeros del Valle para que la ayuden a ella y a Jon Snow contra Ramsay Bolton. En la octava temporada, tras la muerte de Daenerys Targaryen, Robin es miembro del Gran Consejo y aboga por Bran Stark.

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  Shagga (interpretado por Mark Lewis Jones ) es el líder de los Cuervos de Piedra, una de las tribus de las colinas del Valle de Arryn. Shagga forma una alianza con Tyrion Lannister y participa en la Batalla del Vado Verde.
• Timmet (interpretado por Tobias Winter) es el líder guerrero de los Hombres Quemados, una tribu de las colinas del Valle, e hijo de Timmet. Junto con los Cuervos de Piedra y las Orejas Negras, Timmet forja una alianza con Tyrion Lannister, sirviéndole a cambio de oro, y participa en la Batalla del Vado Verde durante la Guerra de los Cinco Reyes. En la segunda temporada, Timmet viaja a Desembarco del Rey, sirviendo bajo las órdenes de Tyrion como Mano del Rey interina. Más tarde, Timmet le corta la barba al Gran Maestre Pycelle, después de que Tyrion descubre que en realidad es un espía.
• Chella (interpretada por Natalia Lee) es la líder guerrera de los Orejas Negras, una tribu de las montañas del Valle, e hija de Cheyk. Junto con los Cuervos de Piedra y los Hombres Quemados, Chella forja una alianza con Tyrion Lannister, sirviéndole a cambio de oro, y participa en la Batalla del Vado Verde durante la Guerra de los Cinco Reyes. En la segunda temporada, Chella viaja a Desembarco del Rey, donde sirve a Tyrion como Mano del Rey interina.
• Yohn Royce (interpretado por Rupert Vansittart )

  

  es el jefe de la Casa Royce de Runestone, una poderosa casa vasalla de la Casa Arryn. Al igual que Lady Waynwood, sospecha que Petyr Baelish asesinó a Lysa Arryn, pero su muerte finalmente se declara suicidio. En la quinta temporada, acoge a Robin Arryn bajo su tutela. En la sexta temporada, Baelish lo convoca para liderar a los Caballeros del Valle y ayudar a Sansa Stark y Jon Snow contra los Bolton. Tras expresar su desaprobación hacia los salvajes, Yohn se une a los Señores del Norte para proclamar a Jon como el nuevo Rey en el Norte. Cuando Sansa acusa a Baelish del asesinato de Lysa, Yohn apoya la decisión de Sansa de juzgar a Baelish. En la octava temporada, tras la muerte de Daenerys Targaryen, Yohn es miembro del Gran Consejo y aboga por Bran Stark.
• Anya Waynwood (interpretada por Paola Dionisotti ) es la Señora del Castillo de Ironoaks y cabeza de la Casa Waynwood, una poderosa casa vasalla de la Casa Arryn. Sospecha que Petyr Baelish asesinó a Lysa Arryn, pero la muerte se dictamina como suicidio.
• Donnel Waynwood (interpretado por Alisdair Simpson ) es un caballero de la Casa Waynwood e hijo de Lady Anya Waynwood. Donnel es guardia en la Puerta Sangrienta e informa a Sandor Clegane y Arya Stark de la muerte de Lady Lysa Arryn.

• Myrcella Baratheon (interpretada por Aimee Richardson en las temporadas 1 y 2, y por Nell Tiger Free en las temporadas 5 y 6)

  

  es la hermana menor del príncipe Joffrey y la única hija de Cersei Lannister. Al igual que sus hermanos, también es hija del hermano de su madre, Jaime, aunque ella lo desconoce. A diferencia de su hermano mayor, Joffrey, Myrcella es una persona amable y bondadosa que disfruta de la compañía de su tío Tyrion, quien a su vez adora a su sobrina. Como parte de una alianza entre la Casa Lannister y la Casa Martell, Myrcella está prometida a Trystane Martell, hijo del príncipe Doran Martell de Dorne, y es enviada a Dorne como pupila de la Casa Martell. Durante más de dos años, ha sido huésped y pupila del príncipe Doran, prometida a su hijo, pero su posición se ha vuelto precaria con la muerte de Oberyn Martell, hermano del príncipe. En la quinta temporada, se muestra a Myrcella en los Jardines del Agua con su prometido, con quien parece tener una buena relación. Sin saberlo, se ha convertido en parte de los planes de venganza de Ellaria Sand, aunque el príncipe Doran se niega a que la joven princesa sufra daño alguno como parte de su venganza contra los Lannister. Myrcella está a punto de ser capturada por las Serpientes de Arena, pero es rescatada por la Guardia del Príncipe. Más tarde, le confiesa a su tío que ahora considera Dorne su hogar y que desea casarse con Trystane. Poco después, el príncipe Doran le permite regresar a la capital con Jaime, con la condición de que Trystane los acompañe, donde se convertirá en miembro del Consejo Privado. En el muelle, a punto de abordar el barco, perdona a Ellaria Sand, quien inesperadamente la besa en la boca. A bordo del barco, Jaime intenta torpemente explicar la verdadera naturaleza de su relación con su madre, a lo que Myrcella responde que ya lo sabe, que lo ha "sentido" durante mucho tiempo. Jaime abraza a su hija, solo para descubrir con horror que está sangrando por un veneno que Ellaria le ha administrado por vía oral. Se desploma y muere en sus brazos. En la sexta temporada, su cuerpo es devuelto a Desembarco del Rey y sepultado en el Gran Septo de Baelor. A su funeral solo asisten Jaime y Tommen.

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  Renly Baratheon (interpretado por Gethin Anthony ) es el hermano menor del rey Robert y Maestro de Leyes en el Consejo Privado. Es popular entre el pueblo por su atractivo, jovialidad y por organizar bailes y mascaradas extravagantes. No le gusta la lucha ni el derramamiento de sangre, y prefiere hacer amigos que matar enemigos. Es el amante secreto de Ser Loras Tyrell, el Caballero de las Flores, quien lo convence de que esas cualidades lo convierten en un mejor candidato para gobernar que cualquiera de sus hermanos mayores. Mientras Robert agoniza, Renly intenta convencer a Ned de esto, y de que ambos deberían secuestrar a Joffrey y gobernar el reino. Sin embargo, Ned se niega, por lo que Renly, Loras y sus seguidores huyen al sur. Una vez que Joffrey se convierte en rey y ejecuta a Ned, Renly desafía el derecho al trono de su supuesto sobrino. Renly se declara Rey de los Siete Reinos durante la segunda temporada y se gana el apoyo de los vasallos de Baratheon y de otras casas, a pesar de que Stannis tiene un derecho más legítimo. También sella una alianza con la poderosa Casa Tyrell y sus vasallos al casarse con Margaery Tyrell. Conduce lentamente a su enorme ejército por el sur de Poniente, esperando el momento oportuno. Catelyn Stark intenta convencer a Renly y Stannis de que dejen de lado sus diferencias y se unan contra los Lannister, pero fracasa, ya que ambos hermanos se niegan a renunciar a su derecho al trono. La noche anterior a una batalla entre sus fuerzas y las de Stannis, Renly accede a que Catelyn permita que el Norte y las Tierras de los Ríos sean un reino independiente si se alían con él, pero con la condición de que Robb Stark le jure lealtad. Sin embargo, Renly es asesinado por Melisandre, quien da a luz a un demonio de las sombras y lo envía a matar a Renly para apartarlo del camino de Stannis. Stannis desconoce inicialmente la naturaleza del crimen de Melisandre, y más tarde se muestra visiblemente conmocionado y entristecido por el papel que desempeñó en la muerte de su hermano, de la cual se arrepiente profundamente.
• Maestre Cressen (interpretado por Oliver Ford-Davies )

  

  Es el anciano maestre de Rocadragón, escéptico ante las predicciones de Melisandre y las ambiciones que ella ha inculcado en Lord Stannis para que se proclame rey, afirmando que «desde que ese jabalí mató a su hermano, todo señor quiere una coronación». Se indigna cuando Melisandre prende fuego a los ídolos de los Siete dioses en nombre de su dios, R'hollor. Muere en un intento suicida de matar a Melisandre ofreciéndole compartir una copa de vino envenenado, que no la afecta, pero mata al anciano Cressen casi al instante.
• Matthos Seaworth (interpretado por Kerr Logan) es hijo de Davos y segundo al mando de su barco, el Black Betha . Matthos es un devoto seguidor del Señor de la Luz e intenta constantemente convencer a su padre de que se convierta. Durante la Batalla del Aguasnegras, el Black Betha queda atrapado en una explosión de fuego valyrio, en la que Matthos fallece.
• Salladhor Saan (interpretado por Lucian Msamati )

  

  Es un pirata , comerciante y contrabandista notorio de Lys. Viejo amigo de Davos, ahora navega para Stannis Baratheon en su barco, el Valyrio , y su flota de treinta barcos. Tiene poca paciencia con quienes adoran a R'hollor, el dios de Melisandre, ya que ha viajado por el mundo y visto muchos dioses, llegando a la conclusión de que el único dios verdadero está entre las piernas de una mujer. Acepta trabajar con Stannis después de que Davos le prometa a él y a sus piratas que serán pagados con oro y botín de Desembarco del Rey. Salladhor incluso llega a pedir la oportunidad de acostarse con Cersei Lannister después de la batalla, pero Davos se niega, inseguro de si Cersei estará viva para entonces. Después de la Batalla del Aguasnegras, encuentra a Davos varado en una roca y lo rescata, pero considera que su lealtad está rota y se separa de la causa de Stannis después de dejar a Davos en Rocadragón, advirtiéndole que la Mujer Roja representará una amenaza para él. En la cuarta temporada, Davos lo localiza en Braavos y le ofrece oro a cambio de su ayuda para reunir un nuevo ejército que les ayude a la Guardia de la Noche.
• Selyse Florent (interpretada por Tara Fitzgerald )

  

  Es la esposa de Stannis Baratheon, quien permanece encerrada en una torre en Rocadragón. Se casó con Stannis algún tiempo antes de los eventos de la Rebelión de Robert. Es miembro de la Casa Florent de la Fortaleza Aguasclaras en el Dominio. Selyse es una ferviente adoradora de R'hllor y partidaria de Melisandre. Guarda los cadáveres preservados de sus hijos nonatos en frascos en sus aposentos, aparentemente incluso para disgusto de Stannis, pero expresa resentimiento hacia su hija, Shireen, quien sufre de psoriagrís y a quien Selyse ve como un demonio, aunque Stannis solo la detiene de abusar de ella. Más tarde acompaña a su esposo al Muro y está presente en el funeral de los hermanos de la Guardia de la Noche que murieron en la Batalla del Castillo Negro. Presencia la ejecución de Mance Rayder y acompaña a su esposo en la marcha hacia Invernalia. Tras quedar atrapado su ejército en una ventisca, acepta el consejo de Melisandre de sacrificar a Shireen como ofrenda al Señor de la Luz, pero se retracta en el último momento, negándose a presenciar cómo su hija muere quemada. Sujetada por soldados baratheon, se desploma entre gritos de agonía. A la mañana siguiente, Selyse se ahorca consumida por el dolor.
• Shireen Baratheon (interpretada por Kerry Ingram )

  

  Es la joven hija de Stannis Baratheon y Selyse Florent. Su rostro está desfigurado por la psoriagrís, pero aún no está incapacitada por ella. Es amiga de Davos Seaworth y lo visita durante su cautiverio en Rocadragón con libros, convenciéndolo de que aprenda a leer por sí mismo, lo cual logra. Aunque no se lleva bien con Melisandre y tiene una relación tensa con su madre, comparte un fuerte vínculo con su padre, quien la ama profundamente. Más tarde acompaña a su padre al Muro, donde presencia el funeral de los hermanos de la Guardia de la Noche que murieron en la Batalla del Castillo Negro, así como la ejecución de Mance Rayder, y también se hace amiga de Gilly y Samwell Tarly. Es sacrificada al Dios Rojo cuando el ejército de Stannis queda atrapado en una tormenta de nieve camino a Invernalia, clamando por sus padres, quienes presencian su muerte entre lágrimas. Esto lleva a la partida de la mitad del ejército de Stannis y a la derrota de Stannis en la batalla contra los Bolton.

• Locke (interpretado por Noah Taylor )

  

  Es un hombre de armas leal a la Casa Bolton y actúa como cazarrecompensas personal de Roose Bolton. Captura a Brienne de Tarth y a Jaime Lannister, quienes se dirigían a Desembarco del Rey. Más tarde, Locke le corta la mano con la que empuña la espada a Jaime camino a Harrenhal e intenta arrojar a Brienne a un oso en lugar de retener su rescate, demostrando así su desprecio por la riqueza y la nobleza. Mantiene Harrenhal en nombre de Roose Bolton hasta que el antiguo Maestro de la Moneda, Lord Petyr Baelish, es proclamado Señor de Harrenhal y las Tierras de los Ríos. En la cuarta temporada, Locke ha seguido a Lord Bolton jurando lealtad a los Lannister y llega a Fuerte Terror con Roose y sus hombres. Locke saluda cordialmente al bastardo de Roose, Ramsay; ambos son amigos y comparten el interés por desollar y mutilar a sus enemigos. Cuando Roose se entera de que Bran y Rickon Stark están vivos y podrían representar una amenaza para su nuevo título de Guardián del Norte, le ordena a Locke que los busque a cambio de mil acres de tierra y una fortaleza propia. Locke finalmente llega al Muro y conoce a Jon Snow, el hermanastro de Bran y Rickon, a quien aparentemente planea matar siguiendo la sugerencia de Ramsay. Locke es uno de los pocos que acompañan a Jon en su misión para matar a los amotinados de la Guardia de la Noche en el Castillo de Craster, y en la batalla que sigue, escapa de la refriega y encuentra a Bran Stark cautivo junto a Jojen Reed, Meera Reed y Hodor. Locke intenta secuestrar a Bran y matarlo sin ser visto, pero Bran usa sus habilidades de cambiapieles para entrar en la mente de Hodor y mata a Locke rompiéndole el cuello. Eddison Tollett traslada su cuerpo de vuelta a la Fortaleza de Craster, donde es quemado junto con el resto de los caídos.
• Myranda (interpretada por Charlotte Hope )

  

  es una sirvienta de la Casa Bolton. Es una de las amantes de Ramsay Snow y la asiste en sus planes sádicos. Más tarde se revela que Myranda es caníbal . Posteriormente acompaña a los Bolton a Invernalia y está presente cuando Sansa Stark llega con Petyr Baelish, mirando a Sansa con celos y ira. Al principio, Myranda se muestra amigable con Sansa, ocultando sus verdaderas intenciones. La abraza a su llegada y agarra un escarabajo que se arrastraba sobre ella y se lo come delante de Sansa. Myranda también acompaña a Ramsay tras la rendición de Foso Caitlin, donde come algunos de los cuerpos. Durante la estancia de Sansa en Invernalia, Myranda se la encuentra de nuevo con Theon y la atormenta con historias sobre el sadismo de ella y Ramsay hacia Theon, ante el horror de Sansa. Cuando Sansa intenta escapar de Invernalia, es capturada por Myranda acompañada por Theon. Myranda la atormenta aún más con amenazas de mutilarla y devorarla una vez que tenga un hijo con Ramsay. Tras negarse Sansa a ser intimidada, Myranda le apunta con una flecha, dispuesta a herirla y dejarla lista para que Ramsay la utilice como semental. Sin embargo, esto impulsa a Theon a rebelarse finalmente contra los Bolton y salva a Sansa desarmando a Myranda y arrojándola desde la muralla del castillo, donde muere. Su cuerpo es encontrado poco después por Ramsay, quien le rinde homenaje antes de, irónicamente, ordenar que se lo dé de comer a los perros.
• Walton Steelshanks (interpretado por Jamie Michie) es un hombre de armas al servicio de la Casa Bolton. Transporta a Jamie Lannister a Harrenhal, bajo las órdenes de Lord Roose Bolton, aunque Jamie lo amenaza para que lo devuelva a Harrenhal y así salvar a Brienne de Tarth.
• Tansy (interpretada por Jazzy de Lisser ) era sirvienta de la Casa Bolton y amante de Ramsey Snow. Debido a los celos de Myranda, otra amante, Tansy es perseguida por Ramsey, Myranda y sus perros en el bosque cercano a Fuerte Terror, como parte de un juego de Ramsey, quien afirma que si escapa, ganará y se le permitirá vivir. Finalmente, Myranda le dispara una flecha en la pierna, y Ramsey incita a sus perros a que la despedacen.

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  Walda Bolton (portrayed by Elizabeth Webster) is a granddaughter of Lord Walder Frey. She is the new wife of Roose Bolton, the Lord of the Dreadfort. During the wedding feast of Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey, Lord Bolton recounts to Catelyn Stark and Ser Brynden "Blackfish" Tully how Lord Walder Frey proposed him to marry one of his granddaughters and offered her weight in silver as dowry. Lord Bolton then adds he chose the fattest bride available and she has made him very rich. In season 4, she arrives at the Dreadfort with her new husband and his men (having been smuggled back into the North to avoid the Ironborn) and is greeted warmly by Ramsay Snow as "mother". She accompanies the Boltons to Winterfell, and receives Sansa Stark and Petyr Baelish along with her husband and stepson. In season 5 it is revealed that she is pregnant, which makes Ramsay feel threatened for his position as Roose's heir. In season 6, after she gives birth to a boy, she and her baby are mauled to death by Ramsay's hounds, shortly after Ramsay kills his father.
• Harald Karstark (portrayed by Paul Rattray) is the lord of Karhold and the son of Rickard Karstark, who was executed by Robb Stark. He declares for House Bolton to counter any Stark force that Sansa may muster after escaping Winterfell, and witnesses Ramsay kill Roose. In the subsequent battle between the Bolton forces and Jon Snow's army, Harald leads the Karstark men into battle, but he disappears in the ensuing conflict. Although his death is not shown, Jon Snow confirms it in the season 7 premiere.
• Jon Umber (portrayed by Dean Jagger) is the son of Greatjon Umber, one of House Stark's most powerful bannermen. "Smalljon" became Lord of Last Hearth, the northernmost of the castles in the North, after his father's death. Smalljon, however, chooses to side with the Boltons by handing his father's wards, Rickon Stark and Osha, to Ramsay Snow as an alliance gift, to gain Ramsay's help in countering Jon Snow and his wildling army. In the subsequent battle between Ramsay's forces and Jon Snow's army, he leads the Umber forces into battle and fights Tormund Giantsbane. Though it seems as if he will win, Smalljon is momentarily distracted by the arrival of the Knights of the Vale, long enough for Tormund to bite his throat out and stab him to death.

• Walder Frey (portrayed by David Bradley)

  

  is the head of House Frey, Lord of the Crossing and bannerman to House Tully. He is known for outliving his many wives (now on his 8th) and siring over 100 children (both bastard and trueborn). Because the use of the Twins became a strategic necessity for Robb's host, Walder was able to negotiate marriage contracts for his children to Robb and Arya Stark. But during Season 2 Robb broke his word and married Lady Talisa. For this slight, and willing to take advantage of the war's changing fortunes, he conspires with Tywin Lannister and Roose Bolton to betray Robb Stark at the wedding of his liege Edmure Tully, which he insists in return for support of his men. Frey hosts the infamous "Red Wedding" at which Robb Stark, his wife and mother are all murdered, refusing to spare Robb even as Catelyn holds Lady Frey hostage and threatens to slit her throat, which she does. He is subsequently granted Riverrun and its lands and expresses delight to take another young wife, but his house is irredeemably tarnished by the betrayal and House Tully's vassals refuse to submit to his rule. In season 6, he is outraged when he hears of the Blackfish recapture' of Riverrun and blames his sons Lothar and Black Walder for allowing him to escape. He then orders them to retake the castle using Edmure Tully as a hostage. Though they successfully retake Riverrun with the help of a Lannister host led by Jaime Lannister, Walder is ambushed shortly afterwards by Arya Stark, who slits his throat in revenge for the Red Wedding. In season 7, Arya uses Walder's face to deceive and poison the rest of his family.
• Stevron Frey (portrayed by Colin Carnegie) is the firstborn son of Lord Walder Frey, and Heir to the Twins. When Lady Catelyn Stark attempts to bargain with his father, Stevron attempts to reprimand his father for his manors but is quickly dismissed.
• Joyeuse Frey (portrayed by Kelly Long) is the eighth wife of Lord Walder Frey, and a former member of House Erenford. During the Red Wedding, her throat is slit by Lady Catelyn Stark, when she attempts to a get Walder to spare Robb Stark, in exchange for Joyeuse's life, but Walder retorts that he will find another one. After Robb is killed, Catelyn slits her throat.

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  Lothar Frey (portrayed by Tom Brooke in season 3, and by Daniel Tuite in season 6) is one of Lord Walder Frey's many sons, nicknamed “Lame Lothar” because of his twisted leg. He and his half-brother Black Walder are sent by their father to Riverrun to propose a marriage between Lord Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey as terms for House Frey rejoining Robb Stark's campaign against the Lannisters. He is one of the first to commence the "Red Wedding", stabbing Talisa Stark in the womb several times and killing her and her unborn child. In the sixth season, he is ordered by Walder to retake Riverrun, which he manages to do with Lannister help. Eventually, he is killed by Arya Stark, who bakes him into a pie.

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  Black Walder Rivers (portrayed by Tim Plester) is one of Lord Walder Frey's many bastard sons, nicknamed “Black Walder” for his dark demeanor. He and his half-brother Lame Lothar are sent by their father to Riverrun to propose a marriage between Lord Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey as terms for House Frey rejoining Robb Stark's campaign against the Lannisters. He kills Catelyn Stark at the Red Wedding, after she slits Lady Frey's throat in retaliation for her son's death. In the sixth season, he takes part in the siege of Riverrun, which they reclaim with the help of a Lannister host. Eventually, Black Walder is killed along with Lothar by Arya Stark, who bakes them both into a pie.
• Roslin Frey (portrayed by Alexandra Dowling) is Lord Walder Frey's daughter and considered the most beautiful one. She was previously the intended bride for Robb Stark, who was unaware of her beauty and went on to marry Talisa Maegyr instead. She is married to Lord Edmure Tully as compensation at what becomes known as the Red Wedding. In the sixth season, it is mentioned that Roslin has given birth to Edmure's child.
• Kitty Frey (portrayed by Lucy Hayes) is the ninth wife of Lord Walder Frey. She is present during Arya Stark's mass poisoning of House Frey.

• Yara Greyjoy (portrayed by Gemma Whelan)

  

  is the daughter of Balon Greyjoy and his wife Alannys Harlaw, and elder sister of Theon. She is fierce and proud, and defies traditional ironborn gender roles by commanding her own ship, the Black Wind. She has earned her father's respect by commanding men, and killing men. When her brother Theon takes Winterfell, Yara tries to convince him to go back with her to the Iron Islands, but Theon refuses. Theon is betrayed by his own men and given to Ramsay Snow, Lord Bolton's sadistic bastard son, who brutally tortures and eventually castrates him. Ramsay sends Theon's penis in a box to Balon, with Ramsay threatening to mutilate Theon more unless the Ironmen leave the North, whom Ramsay also threatens to flay alive. Balon refuses this, but Yara intends to save her brother of her own accord, taking one ship and fifty of the best killers on the Iron islands with her. In season 4, Yara and her men attack the Dreadfort, but find that Ramsay has broken Theon so badly that he refuses to leave with her and even insists that his name is Reek. Ramsay and his men confront Yara in the dungeon and a battle ensues in which Ramsay frees the hounds and sets them on Yara, who is forced to flee the Dreadfort without Theon, telling her men that Theon is dead. In season 6, Yara contests the Kingsmoot to decide Balon's successor and appears to sway the Ironborn by declaring that she will build the world's largest fleet, but is defeated by Euron, who plans to forge an alliance with Daenerys Targaryen to conquer Westeros. Correctly suspecting that Euron will have them killed, Yara and Theon flee the Iron Islands with their loyalists and the bulk of the Iron Fleet, and head to Meereen to forge an alliance with Daenerys first. After explaining the situation, Yara pledges her forces to Daenerys in return for the Iron Islands' independence. Yara is ordered to sail to attack King's Landing. While below decks enjoying the company of Ellaria Sand, her fleet is set upon by ships under Euron's command and they are captured. Shortly before the Battle of Winterfell, Theon leads a raiding party and frees his sister. Yara sails to the Iron Isles, to retake them in the name of Daenerys, in case the Queen and her people need a fallback position after the battle. Following the death of Daenerys Targaryen, Yara is a member of the Great Council, and advocates for Bran Stark.

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  Balon Greyjoy (portrayed by Patrick Malahide) is the Lord of the Iron Islands and father of Theon and Yara. Balon wished to continue the conquering ways of his people, which led him to rebel against the Iron Throne 9 years prior to the start of the series. He lost, with two of his three sons killed in the war; his youngest, Theon, was taken as a ward at Winterfell as a way to keep him from attempting another rebellion. After Theon returns to the Iron Islands with an offer from King Robb Stark for an alliance against the Lannisters, Balon refuses and instead launches beach raids against the North, proclaiming himself King of the Iron islands and the North. Theon, however, is captured and brutally tortured by the sadistic Ramsay Snow, lord Bolton's bastard, who eventually castrates him. Ramsay sends Theon's penis in a box to Balon, with Ramsay threatening to mutilate Theon further unless the Ironmen retreat from the North, whom Ramsay also threatens to flay living. Balon refuses, stating that as Theon defied him by attacking Winterfell, claiming him a "fool" and "not a man anymore", to which Yara responds she intends to save her little brother of her own accord. In season 6, he is confronted by his younger brother, Euron, who declares that Balon has ruled for too long and throws him from a rope bridge to his death.
• Aeron Greyjoy (portrayed by Michael Feast)

  

  is a brother of King Balon Greyjoy, and an uncle of Theon and Yara Greyjoy. Aeron is a Drowned Priest in service to the Drowned God. When Theon returned to the Iron Islands, Aeron reinitiated him into the faith of the Drowned God. After Balon's death, Aeron held a Kingsmoot to determine Balon's successor. Euron Greyjoy wins the election and is baptized by Aeron.
• Dagmer Cleftjaw (portrayed by Ralph Ineson)

  

  is an Ironborn Raider and Theon Greyjoy's first mate on the Sea Bitch. He suggests that Theon prove himself by taking Winterfell, and persuades him to commit further atrocities to shore up his rule, such as executing Ser Rodrik Cassel for defying Theon and killing two children to pass off as Bran and Rickon Stark. However, when Robb Stark sends Ramsay Snow with an offer to spare the Ironborn if they surrender Winterfell and Theon, he knocks Theon out to hand him over and fatally wounds Maester Luwin. It is revealed in the season three finale that Dagmer and the other ironborn were instead flayed alive by Ramsay Snow and his men.
• Black Lorren (portrayed by Forbes KB) is an infamous Ironborn raider better known as "Black Lorren". He is considered among the fiercest Ironborn warriors. He is under Theon's command while taking Winterfell. He is ultimately flayed alive by Ramsay Snow, along with the other Ironborn at Winterfell.
• Drennan (portrayed by David Coakley) is an Ironborn raider, under the command of Theon Greyjoy, during the War of the Five Kings. He, under Theon's command, seizes Winterfell from Bran Stark. Drennan is seduced by Osha, whilst guarding Bran and Rickon Starl, and his throat is slit, allowing them to escape.
• Euron Greyjoy (portrayed by Pilou Asbæk)

  

  is the brother of King Balon Greyjoy, and the uncle of Theon and Yara Greyjoy. Euron is an infamous pirate who has terrorized seas all around the world. He is cunning, ruthless, with a touch of madness. He kills Balon Greyjoy by throwing him off a rope bridge, declaring that Balon's time is past and that it is time for a new king. At the Kingsmoot he confesses to killing Balon, but convinces the Ironborn that Balon was a poor military commander and declares that he will seduce Daenerys Targaryen and give her the Iron Fleet to conquer Westeros. The Ironborn declare Euron as their king, but before Euron can put Theon and Yara to death he discovers they have fled with the best ships of the Iron Fleet. Undeterred, he orders the Ironborn to begin constructing a new fleet. He uses this fleet to attack Yara's fleet with fire. He kills two Sand Snakes and captures Yara, Ellaria Sand and Tyene Sand. He gives the Sands to Cersei and keeps Yara prisoner. When he meets Theon he taunts him over his captive sister. Euron later becomes a close partner of Cersei Lannister during the final weeks of her reign and organizes the defense of King's Landing in anticipation of an attack by Daenerys Targaryen. Euron's navy is later destroyed by Daenerys and her dragon, Drogon. While King's Landing falls, he fights and wounds Jaime Lannister but is defeated and ultimately killed.
• Harrag (portrayed by Brendan Cowell) is an Ironborn raider, under the command of Yara Greyjoy. After Euron Greyjoy attacks the Iron Fleet, he refuses Theon Greyjoy. Later, then Theon states that he is going to rescue Yara, Harreq refuses to help him, citing that they are going to raid a remote island, breaking Yara's pact with Daenerys Targaryen. Harreq fights with Theon, and ultimately loses.

• Gregor Clegane (portrayed by Conan Stevens in season 1, by Ian Whyte in season 2, and by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson from season 4 onwards)

  

  

  

  A huge knight and the elder brother of Sandor Clegane. Called "the Mountain That Rides", he is known for his incredibly cruel nature and uncontrollable temper. He is the Lord of Clegane's Keep in the Wastelands. His size and strength make him a fearsome warrior, and he has earned a reputation for cruelty and brutality. He is able to wield a two-handed sword one handed. When they were children, Gregor shoved Sandor's face into a brazier, gruesomely scarring him. In season 1, Tywin Lannister sends him to raid the Riverlands. Beric Dondarrion is sent to arrest Gregor. When war breaks out, Gregor is given command of Tywin's vanguard and left flank and leads his men through intimidation. In season 2 he is left to command Harrenhal in Tywin's absence and to find and destroy "the Brotherhood Without Banners", invoking the escape of Arya, Gendry and Hot Pie from Harrenhal. He later abandons the castle after slaughtering the prisoners and is defeated by Edmure Tully at the Stone Mill, but manages to escape back to the Westerlands. Robb chides his uncle, having planned to draw the Mountain into a trap of his own making to be captured or killed. In season 4, Gregor is chosen as Cersei's champion for Tyrion's trial by combat, and fights Oberyn Martell, Tyrion's champion who wants to kill Clegane as revenge for the needless murder of his sister, Elia Martell Targaryen. Oberyn inflicts several serious injuries on Clegane with a weapon that is laced with poison, but Clegane kills Oberyn by crushing his skull, while admitting that he did rape Elia, killed her children and enjoyed it, before collapsing from his own injuries. It is later revealed that Clegane has been poisoned with manticore venom, a poison that Oberyn had laced his weapon with, and that he is slowly dying. Cersei enlists ex-maester Qyburn to save him, though Qyburn claims that the procedure will "change" Clegane. The procedure is a seemingly a success, as Gregor has become active again and joins the Kingsguard as a personal knight for Cersei, though the procedure has changed his physical appearance and his behavior. In the sixth season, he continues to act as Cersei's bodyguard to intimidate all those who may bother or mock her. After Cersei destroys the Great Sept of Baelor and retakes power, she has Gregor torture Septa Unella in revenge for Unella torturing her during her time in prison. Fighting his brother, Sandor, the pair perish in the firestorms caused by Daenerys Targaryen.
• Lancel Lannister (portrayed by Eugene Simon)

  

  The eldest son of Kevan Lannister and cousin of Cersei, Jaime, and Tyrion Lannister. He served as King Robert's squire; in which he is clumsy and incompetent in his duties leading Robert to dislike him intensely. In season 2, Cersei knights him for his part in Robert's death. When Jaime goes to war, Cersei takes Lancel as a lover because he resembles her brother. Tyrion eventually discovers the affair and blackmails Lancel into spying for him. During an attack on King's Landing, Lancel guards Cersei's son King Joffrey Baratheon and takes a serious wound in the fighting, causing him to retreat. When Joffrey later abandons the battle out of cowardice, Lancel pleads with Cersei to let him take Joffrey back to the battle to inspire the troops, but Cersei, clearly more concerned for Joffrey than the city, refuses to listen. In season 5, he and his father return to King's Landing to attend Tywin's funeral. Lancel joins the sparrows, a devout religious movement, and apologises to Cersei for the sins they committed together, such as their affair and conspiracy to murder Robert Baratheon. With the reestablishment of the Faith Militant, Lancel abandons his family name and leads the sparrows on a rampage throughout King's Landing, arresting Ser Loras Tyrell in the process. Later, on Littlefinger and Olenna Tyrell's urging, he confesses his own sins to the High Sparrow, which leads to Cersei's arrest. In the sixth season, Lancel continues to serve in the Faith Militant. On the day of Cersei and Loras's trial, he is lured by one of Qyburn's little birds to the catacombs underneath the Great Sept of Baelor, where he is stabbed in the spine, rendering him unable to use his legs. He spots a cache of wildfire rigged to explode and crawls towards it, but is too late to stop the detonation and is the first to die.
• Kevan Lannister (portrayed by Ian Gelder) is Lord Tywin's younger brother, a skilled warrior who is loyal to but overshadowed by him. Unlike his older brother, Kevan is very amiable and cares more about the safety of his family members even if it will humiliate the family's honour. In season 1, he is present when Tyrion returns from the Vale and informs him on Jaime's military victories against Tully bannermen. After Jaime's capture, he suggests to his brother that they "should sue for peace" which is immediately refuted by Tyrion who reminds that Ned Stark's beheading prevents it. In season 2, he sits on a war council in Harrenhal, surmising (correctly) that Robb Stark would not march on Casterly Rock until "at full force" and also suggesting that Cersei and her children leave King's Landing before Stannis Baratheon sacks the city, but the proposition is countered by Tywin, refusing to surrender the Iron Throne. In season 5, he returns to King's Landing to attend Tywin's funeral alongside his only surviving son, Lancel, who has joined the Sparrows movement, which Kevan disapproves of. He later refuses to serve on Cersei's Small Council, in spite her offering him the position of "Master of War", questioning her authority, and returning to Casterly Rock until the King himself calls for him. When his niece is arrested by the Faith Militant for sleeping with his son among other sins, Grand Maester Pycelle summons him back to offer him the position of Hand of the King. He later is present at Cersei's return to the Red Keep, immediately after her enduring Walk of Atonement. In the sixth season, Kevan continues to serve as Tommen's Hand while attempting to deal with the High Sparrow without bloodshed and spurning Cersei's attempts to regain influence in the royal court. On the day of Cersei's trial, Kevan is killed when Cersei has the Great Sept of Baelor destroyed with wildfire.
• Leo Lefford (portrayed by Vinnie McCabe) is a powerful Bannerman to Lord Tywin, who fought for him against House Stark. He is Head of House Lefford and Lord of The Golden Tooth.
• Addam Marbrand (portrayed by B.J. Hogg) is the son of Lord Damon Marbrand, and heir to Lannisport, and a bannerman of Lord Tywin Lannister.
• Podrick Payne (portrayed by Daniel Portman)

  

  is a young squire assigned to Tyrion Lannister. He is a member of House Payne of the Wastelands. In season 2, he fights alongside Tyrion at the Battle of the Blackwater and saves him from an assassination by Ser Mandon Moore. In season 4, Podrick is anonymously offered a knighthood in exchange for testifying against Tyrion at his trial for the murder of King Joffrey, but he does not accept or reject the offer – Tyrion orders Podrick to leave King's Landing before he is killed. Tyrion makes his brother, Jaime, assure Podrick's safety, who assigns him to serve Brienne of Tarth. Podrick initially appears to be incompetent but slowly wins Brienne's trust. Podrick and Brienne eventually find Arya Stark and Sandor Clegane near the Vale. A brawl ensues between Brienne and Sandor, and Podrick loses sight of Arya, much to Brienne's annoyance. Podrick and Brienne then search for Sansa, finding her with Petyr Baelish and some Vale knights in an inn. A fight ensues, and Podrick is only barely rescued by Brienne. They decide to follow Sansa and Baelish north. During their journey, Brienne slowly opens up to Podrick, and offers to teach him how to use a sword and defend himself. Brienne and Podrick reach the North and take shelter in a nearby inn, sending Sansa a message to signal for help should she need it. Podrick later alerts Brienne when Stannis arrives with his army to retake Winterfell. Podrick and Brienne later save Sansa and Theon Greyjoy from pursuing Bolton soldiers and Podrick manages to slay one with his newfound skills. He and Brienne escort Sansa to find Jon Snow at Castle Black. Sansa sends Brienne and Podrick to the Riverlands to seek the aid of Brynden Tully, where Podrick briefly reunites with Bronn. When Riverrun falls to the Freys, Brynden apparently sacrifices himself to allow Brienne and Podrick to escape in a boat. Though they are seen by Jaime Lannister, he lets them go. At the parley in the Dragonpit, Pod meets Bronn and at Bronn's suggestion they go for a drink. In season 8, Podrick participates in the Battle of Winterfell, and becomes a member of King Bran Stark's Kingsguard, and is knighted.
• Alton Lannister (portrayed by Karl Davies) is a cousin of Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion Lannister, and a captive of Robb Stark. In the books there is no character by this name. Here the character Cleos Frey, also a cousin to the Lannisters, has the role of being a captive of House Stark and delivering terms to House Lannister. While held prisoner in the same cell he talks with his cousin Jaime at Stark's camp, he talks about the time he was allowed to prove himself by squiring for Jaime in a tourney, however during this encounter he is killed by Jaime in an attempt to escape.
• Polliver (portrayed by Andy Kellegher) is a Lannister man-at-arms who comes into possession of Arya Stark's sword; Needle. He captures Arya – believing her to be a recruit of the Night's Watch called "Arry" and takes her sword which he then uses to kill a crippled Lommy after he asks Polliver to carry him. In season 4, he inadvertently crosses paths with Arya and Sandor Clegane in an inn in the north. After a brief exchange of insults, a fight breaks out and Polliver's comrades are slain by Clegane. Arya wounds Polliver from behind, retrieves Needle and kills him in exactly the same manner that he killed Lommy.
• Amory Lorch (portrayed by Fintan McKeown) is a knight and loyal but brutal bannerman of House Lannister. He catches Arya in stealing a parchment containing war orders concerning her brother Robb Stark. She manages to escape him, then finds and hurries the assassin Jaqen H'ghar, to kill Ser Amory to repay the second of the three "lives" he owes her. Before Ser Amory can denounce Arya, he drops dead on the doorstep of Tywin's chambers with a poisoned dart lodged in his neck, as Tywin (who comes to believe the attempt was on his life) raises the alarm. The Mountain subsequently kills a number of Lannister soldiers in his hunt for the culprit, but Jaqen leaves Harrenhal without being captured.
• The Tickler (portrayed by Anthony Morris) is a soldier under the service of Ser Gregor Clegane, who specializes in torture. During the War of the Five Kings, the Tickler tortures a variety of peasants, whilst attempting to gain information on the Brotherhood Without Banners. He is the first man killed by the assassin Jaqen H'ghar as part of his debt to Arya Stark.
• Bernadette (portrayed by Sara Dylan) A handmaiden of Sansa Stark, and later Cersei Lannister. When Sansa has her first period, Bernadette goes to inform to Cersei, but is threatened by Shae. In season 7, Bernadette uncovers Cersei and Jamie Lannister's incestuous relationship.

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  Martyn Lannister (portrayed by Dean-Charles Chapman) is the son of Lord Kevan Lannister, and brother to Lancel and Willem Lannister. Martyn is captured by Lord Edmure Tully after the Battle of the Fords, alongside his brother. He is murdered by Lord Rickard Karstark in his cell, alongside his brother, to avenge the death of his son Torrhen by Jamie Lannister.
• Willem Lannister (portrayed by Timothy Gibbons) is the son of Lord Kevan Lannister, and brother to Lancel and Martyn Lannister. Willem is captured by Lord Edmure Tully after the Battle of the Fords, alongside his brother. He is murdered by Lord Rickard Karstark in his cell, alongside his brother, to avenge the death of his son Torrhen by Jamie Lannister.
• Maggy the Frog (portrayed by Jodhi May) was a woods witch, who lived near Castery Rock, during the youth of Cersei Lannister. In a flashback, Cersei threatens Maggy into answering three questions about her future, telling her that she would marry "the king", and that she would become queen, but would be overthrown by another, younger queen, and learns that she would have three children, telling her that gold would be their crowns, and gold their burial shrouds, implying that all of Cersei's children would predecease her.
• Melara Hetherspoon (portrayed by Isabella Steinbarth) was a childhood friend of Queen Cersei Lannister, who in her youth, visited Maggy the Frog.

• Oberyn Martell (portrayed by Pedro Pascal)^[3]

  

  is the Prince of Dorne and younger brother of Doran Martell, known as the Red Viper. A renowned warrior and traveler, Oberyn has eight bastard daughters, called the Sand Snakes. His sister, Elia Targaryen, was raped and killed during the Sack of King's Landing by Ser Gregor Clegane. In season 4, Oberyn arrives in King's Landing with his paramour, Ellaria Sand, to attend Joffrey's wedding in his brother's stead, and his meeting with Tyrion makes it clear that he has actually come to take revenge against the Lannisters for their role in the deaths of his sister, nephew and niece. At the wedding, Joffrey dies after being poisoned, and Tywin initially suspects Oberyn of having a hand in the murder since Oberyn has a past with poison chemistry, while Oberyn denies involvement and accuses Tywin of ordering Gregor Clegane to rape and murder Elia. The two reach a settlement when Tywin promises Oberyn a meeting with Clegane in exchange for Oberyn serving as one of the three judges at Tyrion's trial. At the trial, Oberyn implies that he is not convinced of Tyrion's guilt, and openly questions Cersei's testimony and asks Shae why Tyrion would tell her about all of his plans to murder Joffrey if he was the perpetrator. When Tyrion demands a trial by combat and Gregor Clegane is chosen as Cersei's champion, Oberyn volunteers to fight for Tyrion, proclaiming that he will exact his vengeance, starting with Ser Gregor. Martell valiantly fights Clegane, his superior speed making up for Clegane's size, and manages to wound him in the shoulder and the leg, flooring him. Refusing to kill him immediately, Oberyn furiously demands that Clegane admit to raping and killing Elia and her children, and that the order came from Tywin himself. Distracted for a moment, Oberyn is floored by Clegane, who – in a manner self-admittedly paraphrasing the murder of Elia – knocks out his teeth, straddles him and slowly gouges out his eyes, admitting to the rape and murder of Elia before crushing his skull. Tyrion is subsequently sentenced to death, but Oberyn's objective of vengeance was not in vain, since his spear is revealed to have been laced with the deadly venom of the manticore, which is slowly killing Clegane. Oberyn's death, however, throws House Martell into chaos, since Ellaria is driven insane to the point that she kills Myrcella Baratheon, Doran Martell and Trystane Martell (Oberyn's own brother and nephew, respectively) to get revenge against the Lannisters.
• Trystane Martell (portrayed by Toby Sebastian)

  

  is Prince Doran's son and heir to Dorne. His father betrothed him to Myrcella Baratheon as part of the alliance offered by Tyrion Lannister, then acting as Hand of the King. He and Myrcella later grow to love each other and Trystane offers to ask his father if they can marry immediately. He is struck by Bronn when he and Jaime Lannister arrive to take Myrcella back, but Trystane later shows Bronn mercy and decides not to have him mutilated, satisfied with having Areo Hotah strike him in a similar manner instead. Doran allows Trystane to accompany Myrcella back to King's Landing to take his uncle Oberyn's place on the Small Council, but Trystane's life is put in danger when Ellaria Sand secretly poisons Myrcella just as their boat leaves Dorne. Though Jaime prepares to send him back to Dorne unharmed, Trystane refuses to leave, insisting on being present for Myrcella's funeral, so Jaime instructs him to stay on the boat for his own safety. However, as he is painting funeral stones for Myrcella, he is ambushed and killed by Obara and Nymeria Sand, his own cousins, sent by Ellaria Sand to kill him as part of her coup, though most believe his death was Cersei's doing.
• Doran Martell (portrayed by Alexander Siddig)

  

  is the ruling lord of Dorne and older brother to the late Prince Oberyn Martell. Unlike his brother, Doran is even-tempered and deliberate. In season 4, he is invited to Joffrey Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell's wedding, but due to suffering from gout, he is unable to attend and sends Oberyn in his stead. After Oberyn is slain by Gregor Clegane, Doran grieves but takes no action, claiming that Oberyn suffered a self-imposed death in a trial by combat, a legal act, and coldly rebutts Ellaria's proposal to harm Myrcella Baratheon to exact revenge on the Lannisters. However, after a skirmish in which Jaime Lannister and Bronn fight with the Sand Snakes over possession of Myrcella, Doran orders all locked up, including Ellaria. He later grants Jaime an audience and agrees to allow Myrcella to return to King's Landing along with his son, Trystane Martell, Myrcella's betrothed, while threatening Ellaria and the Sand Snakes with severe consequences should they defy him again. However, Ellaria later secretly poisons Myrcella despite Doran's warning. In the sixth season, Doran finds out about Myrcella's assassination, but he is immediately killed by Ellaria, while his men stand and watch as he dies.
• Areo Hotah (portrayed by DeObia Oparei) is the long-serving captain of Doran Martell's palace guard, renowned for his loyalty and his longaxe. He arrests Jaime Lannister, Bronn, Ellaria Sand and the Sand Snakes following their battle over Myrcella Baratheon, but releases them all on Doran's request. As retribution for striking Trystane Martell, Areo strikes Bronn across the face. In the sixth season, after Doran finds out about Myrcella's death at Ellaria's hands, he is stabbed and poisoned by Tyene Sand, and dies immediately.
• Tyene Sand (portrayed by Rosabell Laurenti Sellers)

  

  is the daughter of Prince Oberyn Martell by Ellaria Sand. Tyene is fiercer than she looks, especially with her twin daggers. She assists her mother in her plot to assassinate Myrcella Baratheon as revenge against Cersei, whose actions led to Oberyn's death. In the ensuing fight with Jaime Lannister and Bronn, she poisons Bronn by striking him with a poison-coated dagger before they are all arrested. In the cells, she strips in front of Bronn to hasten his heartbeat as well as the poison's effects, though she shows him mercy and gives him the cure. She later synthesises a similar poison for Ellaria, who uses it to poison Myrcella. She gives Ellaria the antidote before she too is killed. When Doran finds out, Tyene kills Areo Hotah while Ellaria stabs Doran in the chest. Tyene subsequently watches her own uncle die without remorse. She is later present when Ellaria meets with Olenna Tyrell to discuss an alliance with Daenerys Targaryen, where she is silenced by Olenna before she can speak. While journeying to Sunspear with her sisters and Ellaria aboard Yara Greyjoy's ship, Tyene is captured by Euron Greyjoy while defending her mother and taken as a captive aboard his flagship, Silence. Given as a gift to Cersei, Tyene is chained with her mother in a dungeon. Cersei uses a version of the poison on Tyene and leaves her chained in front of her mother so that Ellaria can watch her daughter not just die but decompose.
• Nymeria Sand (portrayed by Jessica Henwick)

  

  is the second eldest of Prince Oberyn's bastard daughters. Her mother was an Eastern noblewoman who brought Nym up to be cultured, graceful and deadly with a whip. She assists Ellaria Sand in her plot to assassinate Myrcella Baratheon as revenge against Cersei Lannister, whose actions led to Oberyn's death. Though she is briefly imprisoned by her uncle Doran for her treachery, Ellaria murders Myrcella, and Nym joins her in her coup by ambushing and murdering Trystane Martell. She is later present when Ellaria meets with Olenna Tyrell to discuss an alliance with Daenerys Targaryen, where she is silenced by Olenna. In season 7, Nymeria accompanies Ellaria, Yara and Theon Greyjoy, and her sisters on the journey to Sunspear from Dragonstone. After they are ambushed by Euron Greyjoy and his fleet, both Nymeria and Obara confront Euron while Tyene protects Ellaria. After the Lord Reaper of the Iron Islands kills Obara, an enraged Nymeria attacks him with her whip, only to be choked to death and then hung from the prow of the ship with her weapon, next to her sister.
• Obara Sand (portrayed by Keisha Castle-Hughes)

  

  is a fearsome warrior and the eldest bastard daughter of Prince Oberyn Martell. Her mother was a Dornish peasant girl who caught the eye of the Prince. She assists Ellaria Sand in her plot to kill Myrcella Baratheon as revenge against Cersei Lannister, whose actions led to Oberyn's death. Though she is briefly imprisoned by her uncle Doran for her treachery, Ellaria kills Myrcella, and Obara joins her in her coup by personally murdering Trystane Martell, her own cousin. She is later present when Ellaria meets with Olenna Tyrell to discuss an alliance with Daenerys Targaryen, where she is silenced by Olenna. In season 7, Obaara accompanies Ellaria, Yara and Theon Greyjoy, and her sisters on the journey to Sunspear from Dragonstone. After they are ambushed by Euron Greyjoy and his fleet, both Nymeria and Obara confront Euron while Tyene protects Ellaria. Ultimately, Euron proves to be a more skillful fighter and ultimately stabs her in the stomach with her own spear. She is impaled at the front of the ship with her spear, next to her hanging sister, Nymeria.

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  Arthur Dayne (portrayed by Luke Roberts) was a knight of King Aenys II Targaryen's Kingsguard, known as the "Sword of the Morning". He is a member of House Dayne of Starfall in Dorne. During one of his weirwood dreams, Bran witnesses the duel between Arthur and Eddard Stark at the Tower of Joy. Arthur is wounded by Howland Reed, allowing Eddard to win their duel.
• The Prince of Dorne (portrayed by Toby Osmund) was the ruler of Dorne, following the defeat of Ellaria Sand by Cersei Lannister and Euron Greyjoy. He pledges his support to Daenerys Targaryen before the Battle of King's Landing. After the assassination of Daenerys, the Prince is a member of the Great Council, and advocates for Bran Stark.

• Rickon Stark (portrayed by Art Parkinson) is Lord Eddard and Lady Catelyn's youngest child, naturally aggressive and strong-willed. His black dire wolf Shaggydog shares these qualities also. When Theon Greyjoy captures Winterfell in season 2, Rickon hides in the crypts. After Winterfell is sacked and burned, he, Bran, Hodor, the Wildling woman Osha and the direwolves travel through the North. In season 3 before they reach the Wall, Rickon, his direwolf and Osha split up from the rest of the group heading to Last Hearth, the seathouse of the Umbers. In season 6, Rickon and Osha are betrayed by the Umbers to the Boltons following Greatjon Umber's death, and become hostages of Ramsay Bolton. At the beginning of a grand showdown between the Boltons and the Northern rebels led by Jon Snow, Rickon is released by Ramsay and told to run towards Jon, unaware that it is merely a trap to lure Jon into the open. Just before he can reach Jon, Rickon is shot and killed by Ramsay. Following Ramsay's defeat, Jon orders Rickon's body buried in the Winterfell crypt.
• Maester Luwin (portrayed by Donald Sumpter)

  

  is the Maester of Winterfell, and chief advisor to Lord Stark. He is one of the few Maesters to have studied magic and the occult. With Robb Stark's departure, the day-to-day rule of the North falls to Ser Rodrik Cassel and Maester Luwin, acting with Bran's voice. After Winterfell is taken by Theon, Luwin must advise him because of his valour to serve to the ruler of Winterfell. When Ramsay Snow launches an attack on Winterfell to drive the Ironborn away, Luwin advises Theon to flee to the Wall and join the Night's Watch, where his crimes will be pardoned, but Theon instead rallies his few remaining men to face Ramsay, and betrayed by his own men. Luwin, in an attempt to save Theon, is stabbed by Dagmer. Bran Stark and his party emerge from hiding to find Winterfell sacked by Ramsay and his men and Luwin dying in the Godswood, where he declares his loyalty and love for the Starks before having Osha perform a mercy killing on him, out of sight of Bran and Rickon.
• Rodrik Cassel (portrayed by Ron Donachie)

  

  is the Master-at-Arms at Winterfell. After the discovery of the origin of the knife from the attempted assassination of Bran Stark, he accompanies Lady Catelyn Tully to King's Landing. Later Lady Catelyn decides to join Robb at Moat Cailin, and names Ser Rodrik castellan of Winterfell. When the Ironmen attack Torrhen's Square, Ser Rodrik gathers a force to expel them, including most of the Winterfell garrison. The Ironborn under Theon Greyjoy then attack and take Winterfell, and Ser Rodrik is captured while defending himself. Ser Rodrik refuses to swear allegiance to Theon, and spits in his face. Theon orders him thrown into the dungeons, but Dagmer insists that Theon execute him to gain respect. Theon executes Ser Rodrik himself, but it takes several blows of the sword to behead him and only gains more contempt and hatred from the Northerners.
• Jory Cassel (portrayed by Jamie Sives) was Captain of the Guard at Winterfell and the nephew of Ser Rodrik. Killed by Jaime Lannister during a fight between Jaime's men and Eddard Stark over Tyrion Lannister's abduction by Eddard's wife.

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  Septa Mordane (portrayed by Susan Brown) was a priestess of the Faith of the Seven Gods and governess to the young ladies of Winterfell. She was killed by the Lannisters after Eddard Stark's failed attempt to arrest King Joffrey and Queen Regent Cersei.
• Hodor (portrayed by Kristian Nairn)

  

  is a huge, physically strong and intellectually disabled stablehand at Winterfell who can only say the word "Hodor". He hides in the crypts along with Osha, Bran and Rickon, faking their escape out of the castle. They eventually leave the crypts only to find the castle destroyed. After speaking to the dying Maester Luwin, it is decided that they must go to the Wall. In season 3 Bran decides to go beyond the Wall to find the Three-Eyed Raven and Hodor helps him along with Meera and Jojen Reed after the departure of Rickon and Osha. In season 4, they stumble across Craster's Keep, where they are captured by the Night's Watch mutineers led by Karl. Hodor is chained to a post and abused by some mutineers, who poke him with spears and eventually stab him in the leg to stop him intervening on Bran's behalf. Hodor is later chained in a hut with the other prisoners, and when Bran is abducted by Locke, Bran wargs into Hodor and uses him to kill Locke by snapping his neck. Hodor frees the others and they escape, eventually reaching the Three-Eyed Raven in his cave. During Season 6, Bran learns through visions of the past that, as a boy, Hodor was named Wyllis and possessed normal abilities of speech. When the cave is overrun by White Walkers and wights while Bran is viewing the past, Bran simultaneously wargs into Hodor to induce him to carry Bran to safety. Once they exit through a passageway, Meera orders Hodor to "hold the door" against the wights; in the past, Wyllis collapses and repeats this phrase until it slurs into "Hodor". In the present, Hodor is killed as the wights eventually tear through the door, but Meera escapes with Bran. Hodor only ever says one word: "Hodor". However, according to Kristian Nairn's interview to Vulture,^[4] he has developed 70 ways to say it.^[5]
• Old Nan (portrayed by Margaret John) was an old serving woman at Winterfell who tells the Stark children stories from beyond the Wall. She is the great-grandmother of Hodor. Margaret John died before the filming of Season 2, so her character was killed offscreen in between seasons rather than being recast.
• Jon Umber (portrayed by Clive Mantle)

  

  is the Lord of Last Hearth and a Bannerman of the North. In season 1 he joins Robb Stark in the war and is the first one calling him The King in the North. In season 3, the North loses the war after the death of King Robb, but his youngest brother Rickon heads to the seat of House Umber to seek refuge. In between the third and sixth seasons, Rickon and Osha arrive at Last Hearth, but at some point, Greatjon dies under unknown circumstances and his lands pass to his son, Smalljon Umber, who betrays Rickon and Osha to Ramsay Snow.
• Osha (portrayed by Natalia Tena)

  

  is a Wildling woman captured by Robb and held captive at Winterfell. Osha works in the kitchens, often giving Bran advice when she bathes in the godswood. After Winterfell is taken by the turncloak Theon Greyjoy, Osha bends the knee to Theon. After the Sack of Winterfell, Osha helps Bran and Rickon escape, along with their direwolves and Hodor. She gives a mercy kill to wounded Maester Luwin. Later, she and her companions travel to the Wall to seek help. In season 3 before they reach the Wall, Osha, Rickon and his direwolf split up from the rest of the group heading to Last Hearth, the seathouse of the Umbers. In season 6, they are betrayed by the Umbers to the Boltons after Greatjon Umber dies, and become hostages of Ramsay Bolton. Osha later attempts to kill Ramsay, but is instead killed herself.
• Maege Mormont (portrayed by Elizabeth Barrett) was the Head of House Mormont of Bear Island, and mother to Lady Lyanna Mormont. She, alongside other Northern Lords is summoned by Robb Stark to march south, and later declares Robb Stark, King in the North.
• Vayon Poole (portrayed by Matthew Scurfield) is the Stewart of Winterfell, and the father of Jeyne Poole, a companion of Lady Sansa Stark. Vayon travels south with Lord Eddard Stark, and later, alongside other members of the household, is killed by Lannister men when Lord Eddard is arrested.
• Torrhen Karstark (portrayed by Tyrone McElhennon) is the son of Rickard Karstark, the Lord of Karhold. During the War of the Five Kings, Torrhen stands as guard to a captured Jamie and Alton Lannister. Torrhen is strangled to death by Jamie, by his chains, whilst investigating Alton's death, allowing Jamie to escape.
• Rickard Karstark (portrayed by Steven Blount in season 1, and by John Stahl from season 2 onwards) is a Bannerman of the North, Lord of Karhold and he is a chief member of Robb Stark's war council. The Karstarks are distant cousins of the Starks of Winterfell. Karstark's sons Harrion and Torrhen was killed by Jaime Lannister and Karstark vows retribution. He is enraged when Catelyn Stark decides to free Jaime in an attempt to secure the safety of her daughters. When Karstark discovers that Edmure Tully has defeated the Lannisters in battle near Riverrun and taken two of his young relatives hostage, Karstark orders his men to kill them. Karstark is subsequently sentenced to death by Robb, and he cryptically warns Robb that his actions will eventually lead to his own demise, just before he is executed.
• Jacks (portrayed by Paul Caddell) is a guardsman in service to House Strak. During the War of the Five King, Jacks informs Lady Catelyn Stark of Jamie Lannister's recapture, crossing words with Brienne in Tarth by doing so.
• Farlen (portrayed by Peter Ballance) is the kennelmaster of Winterfell. When Theon Greyjoy seizes Winterfell, he refuses to submit, despite Bran Stark's protests, and is beaten for it.
• Jojen Reed (portrayed by Thomas Brodie-Sangster^[2])

  

  is a boy with special insights and son of Lord Howland Reed, Eddard Stark's old friend from Robert's Rebellion. In season 3 Jojen and his sister join Bran in his journey to the Wall and beyond to help him to find the Three-Eyed Raven. In season 4, they stumble across Craster's Keep and are captured by the Night's Watch mutineers led by Karl, during which time Jojen suffers from a seizure. Jojen and the others are freed when Bran wargs into Hodor and has him kill Locke and cut them all loose, but Jojen stops Bran from reuniting with his brother, Jon Snow, since he knows Jon would try and stop their journey. Once they reach their destination, however, they are attacked by reanimated skeletons, and Jojen is stabbed in the ensuing fight. Meera finishes him out of mercy.
• Meera Reed (portrayed by Ellie Kendrick^[2])

  

  is Jojen Reed's elder sister and daughter of Lord Howland Reed, Eddard Stark's old friend from Robert's Rebellion. In season 3 Meera and her brother join Bran in his journey to the Wall and beyond to help him to find the Three-Eyed Raven. In season 4, they stumble across Craster's Keep and are captured by the Night's Watch mutineers led by Karl. Meera is almost raped by Karl, but is saved when Bran reveals his identity to protect her. Karl later tries again to rape her, but an attack by Night's Watch rangers saves her, and they manage to escape during the fray. They eventually reach the Three-Eyed Raven in a cave, but are attacked by reanimated skeletons outside it. Jojen is fatally stabbed, and Meera performs a mercy killing on him. In season 6, she continues to mourn for Jojen. After the cave is attacked by White Walkers, she pulls Bran to safety until the wights catch up. They are rescued by Bran's uncle, Benjen Stark, who ultimately takes them back to the Wall. When she leaves Bran to go back south to her home, she is devastated that he gives no acknowledgement of her sacrifices or her brother's.

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  Aberdolf Strongbeard (portrayed by Andrew McClay) was a soldier in service to House Baratheon and then House Stark. Aberdolf witnessed the burning of Shireen and was able to escape the Battle of the Ice. Aberdolf later participated in the Battle of the Basterds, and hails Jon Snow, the King in the North. In preparation for the White Walker attack, Aberdolf serves as a guard, and fights in the Battle of Winterfell, and later the Battle of King's Landing. Aberdolf prepares to fight the Unsullied when Grey Worm executed defeated Lannister soldiers. Aberdolf then returns to Winterfll, and stands vigil during the coronation of Sansa Stark as Queen in the North.
• Maester Wolkan (portrayed by Richard Rycroft)

  

  is a member of the Order of Masters who is in service to House Bolton at Winterfell. He witnesses Ramsay kill Roose and reluctantly summons Walda and the baby for Ramsay to murder as well. After the Boltons' defeat, he serves the Starks. He unwillingly helps Petyr Baelish cause friction between Sansa and Arya Stark. He builds a wheelchair for Bran.
• Lyanna Stark (portrayed by Cordelia Hill as a child, and by Aisling Franciosi as an adult)

  

  is the sister of Ned Stark, who was promised to wed Robert Baratheon, but was supposedly kidnapped and raped by Rhaegar Targaryen. During the tourney at Harrenhal, Rhaegar rode past his wife, Elia Martell, and placed a crown of winter roses in Lyanna's lap. Lyanna in fact loved Rhaegar, and was married to him in secret. At the Tower of Joy, Lyanna is being protected by several members of the Kingsguard when Ned arrives to try to find her. Defeating Ser Arthur Dayne of the Kingsguard, Ned enters the Tower of Joy where he finds Lyanna in a bed of blood, but still alive. Lyanna asks Ned to promise to protect her son, who is revealed to be Jon Snow, and prevent Robert from killing him by hiding his Targaryen lineage.
• Howland Reed (portrayed by Leo Woodruff) is the Lord of Greywater Watch, and father of Meera and Jojen Reed. During one of his weirwood dreams, Bran witnesses the duel between Arthur Dayne and Eddard Stark at the Tower of Joy. Arthur is wounded by Howland Reed, allowing Eddard to win their duel.
• Lyanna Mormont (portrayed by Bella Ramsey)

  

  is the fierce and outspoken, 10-year-old head of House Mormont of Bear Island. She is the niece of Lord Commander Jeor Mormont of the Night's Watch and cousin of Ser Jorah Mormont. In the fifth season, she refuses Stannis Baratheon's request to aid him in his campaign to overthrow the Boltons and rally the North to help him retake the Iron Throne, asserting her loyalty to House Stark. In the sixth season, she is approached by Jon Snow, Sansa Stark and Davos Seaworth for help in retaking Winterfell from Ramsay Bolton. Though Lyanna is ready to refuse, citing Jon as a bastard and Sansa as a Lannister/Bolton wife, she is persuaded to offer help when Davos informs her of the coming battle against the Night King. She accompanies the Mormont forces and witnesses the subsequent battle between Jon and Ramsay's armies. After the castle is retaken, Lyanna admonishes Wyman Manderly and Robett Glover for refusing Jon's calls for help, and is the first to proclaim Jon the new King in the North. As Jon and the Northern Lords plan for the coming war she insists that girls as well as boys should be taught military skills. She dies heroically in the Battle of Winterfell, sacrificing herself to singlehandedly slay an undead ice giant.
• Robett Glover (portrayed by Tim McInnerny)

  

  is the brother of Galbart Glover, the Master of Deepwood Motte. He succeeded him after Galbart's death in the War of the Five Kings. House Glover were bannermen of House Stark but this changed after the Boltons helped him take Deepwood Motte back from the Ironborn who had captured it. He refuses Jon and Sansa's request for aid against the Boltons, citing his brother's death fighting for Robb, the fact that Robb marching to war in the south provided an opportunity for the Ironborn to capture his castle, in the process killing his subjects and imprisoning his family, and finally the fact that Jon's army is composed primarily of Wildings, who the Northern houses have been fighting for generations. However, after Jon Snow and Sansa Stark successfully recapture Winterfell from the Boltons, with help from Littlefinger and the Knights of the Vale, House Glover becomes sworn to House Stark once more, with Lord Glover apologizing for his previous refusal of aid and crowning Jon the King in the North. Despite this, when Jon Snow swears fealty to Daenerys Targaryen, Lord Glover and his men return to Deepwood Motte and do not aid House Stark during the Battle of Winterfell.

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  Wyman Manderly (portrayed by Sean Blowers) is the Lord of White Harbor, and the Head of House Manderly. He refuses to take part on either side of the Battle of the Bastards. After Jon Snow takes Winterfell, Wyman arrives to treat with him, and is berated by Lyanna Mormont for not upholding their oaths of allegiance to House Stark despite the crimes committed against them at the Red Wedding. Wyman is the first lord to declare Jon the King in the North and the first to call him the "White Wolf".
• Cley Cerwyn (portrayed by Tom Varey) is the Lord of Castle Cerwyn, and the Head of House Cerwyn, after his father is flayed alive by Ramsey Bolton following the Red Wedding. After the Battle of the Bastards, where Jon Snow takes Winterfell, Cley notes that a new winter is expected, and is one of the lords berated by Lyanna Mormont for not aiding Jon against the Boltons, despite Ramsay having flayed his family alive. Lord Cerwyn declares Jon as the King in the North along with the other Northern Lords.
• Ned Umber (portrayed by Harry Grasby) is the Lord of the Last Hearth, and the son of Lord Smalljon Umber. Following his father's death at the Battle of the Bastards, Ned swears fealty to House Stark, alongside Alys Karstark, reaffirming their loyalty after their families crimes against them. In season 8, Ned is found dead at the Last Hearth by Tormund Giantsbane, Beric Dondarrion, and Eddison Tollett, when he is reanimated as a wight, he is burned by Beric.
• Alys Karstark (portrayed by Megan Parkinson) is the daughter of Lord Harold Karstark, and the Head of House Karstark, following her father's death at the Battle of the Bastards, Ned swears fealty to House Stark, alongside Ned Umber, reaffirming their loyalty after their families crimes against them. In season 8, Alys participates in the Battle of Winterfell, defending Bran Stark, where she is killed off-screen.
• Fergus (portrayed by Seamus O'Hara) was a commoner who participated in the Battle of Winterfell. Before the battle, he is encouraged and reassured by Davos Seaworth, talking about his own survival at the Battle of the Basterds. He is killed by the Army of the Dead.
• Teela (portrayed by Bea Glancy) was a young girl who lived in Winterfell. Teela expressed her desire to fight in the Battle of Winterfell to Davos Seaworth, reminding him of the late Shireen Baratheon. Teela is convinced to go down into the crypts by Gilly, in order to defend them, and remains down there during the Battle of Winterfell.

• Illyrio Mopatis (portrayed by Roger Allam)

  

  is a wealthy magister of the free city of Pentos. Illiyrio hosts the Targaryens after their escape from Westeros. He arranges Daenerys's marriage to Khal Drogo and conspires with Lord Varys for the return of the Targaryens to power. In season 5, Varys and Tyrion Lannister take shelter in his mansion when they flee Westeros after the murder of Tywin Lannister.
• Doreah (portrayed by Roxanne McKee)

  

  is a slave bought to school Daenerys in the art of love. She was sold to a brothel when she was nine, by her mother. She is bought by Viserys Targaryen and is shown to pleasure him as he tells her stories about the dragons of Westeros. In season 2 after arriving in Qarth, Doreah is convinced by Xaro Xoan Daxos that Daenerys would not leave the city and she steals Daenerys dragons and becomes Xaro's lover. After revealing the plans of Xaro, Daenerys locks him and Doreah alive in a vault.
• Irri (portrayed by Amrita Acharya) is a slave bought to school Daenerys in Dothraki riding. She is in love with Rakharo and is deeply distressed by his death and the desecration of his corpse. She and Doreah are shown to be at odds, due to Irri valuing tradition and mythical beliefs of the Dothraki over Doreah's foreign ideals. In season 2 she is killed in Qarth during the stealing of the dragons. In a deleted scene it is shown she is strangled to death by Doreah.
• Rakharo (portrayed by Elyes Gabel)

  

  A young Bloodrider favored by and sworn to Khal Drogo and later Daenerys Targaryen. Deep into the Red Waste while facing starvation Daenerys sends Rakharo, Aggo, and Kovarro to scout in three different directions, using the last remaining horses. Later Rakharo's horse comes back with his head. It is assumed that Rakharo is killed by some other Khal. Irri fears that without his head, Rakharo's soul will become lost and will not find its way to the Night Lands.
• Barristan Selmy (portrayed by Ian McElhinney)

  

  is the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard and member of the Small Council. Known as "Barristan the Bold", he is considered one of the most famous knights of the Seven Kingdoms. He is a member of House Selmy of Harvest Hill in the Stormlands. Ned has a tremendous respect for Barristan as he remained loyal to protect the Mad King, Aerys II. He sustained injuries at the Trident which prevented Selmy from taking place in the final battles of the war which ultimately led to his survival and pardon. When Ned attempts to arrest Cersei and Joffrey, he informs Ser Barristan of Robert's will and tells his men not to harm him. After Joffrey becomes King and has Ned arrested, Cersei and Joffrey force Ser Barristan into retirement despite the Kingsguard being meant to serve for life, and much to his anger, his position of Commander is to be given to Jaime. His honor insulted, Ser Barristan refuses their offer of a castle and servants in recognition of his service and leaves King's Landing. Ser Barristan returns in season 3 where he offers his service to Daenerys as a member of her Queensguard to redeem himself for failing her family. He and Ser Jorah Mormont tend to conflict over what actions Daenerys should use with the former preferring honorable choices while the latter preferring pragmatic choices. Barristan later discovers that Jorah's original purpose was to spy on Daenerys for Robert and Lord Varys, and informs Daenerys, fearing for her safety and leading her to exile Jorah from Meereen on threat of execution. When a resistance movement, the Sons of the Harpy, openly hostile to Daenerys's conquest and politics, arise, Barristan advises the Queen to remain just with her enemies and tells of her own father's crimes and cruel attitude which led to his downfall. He eventually sustains mortal injuries in a fight with a group of Sons of the Harpy alongside Grey Worm even though he managed to slay most of them with prowess. He is mourned by Daenerys as she considered him a loyal friend and his death causes her to retaliate on the Great Masters.
• Kovarro (portrayed by Steven Cole) is a Dothraki Bloodrider sworn to Daenerys Targaryen. He finds Qarth and leads Daenerys there, following the betrayal of Pyat Pree he goes into hiding alongside Jorah Mormont and Daenerys until Daenerys reclaims her dragons. The only thing that interests him in Qarth is stealing all the gold and jewels from Xaro Xoan Daxos.
• Hizdahr zo Loraq (portrayed by Joel Fry)

  

  is a slave-trader from the city of Meereen, on the coast of Slaver's Bay, and a scion of the House of Loraq, an ancient and proud line of slavers. He claims to Daenerys Targaryen that his father, who Daenerys ordered crucified, was actually against the crucifixion of children, and requests permission to give his father a proper funeral, which she accepts. Daenerys later has Hizdahr sent to Yunkai along with Daario Naharis as her ambassador to persuade the wise masters there to submit to her rule. In season 5, he returns with Daario claiming to have succeeded, although the masters want Daenerys to reopen the fighting pits in return, which she refuses, though she grants him a position on her Small Council. After Barristan Selmy is killed and Grey Worm seriously injured in an attack by the Sons of the Harpy, Daenerys agrees to reopen the pits and marry Hizdahr to bring about peace, though Daario insinuates that Hizdahr is working with the Sons of the Harpy. On the opening day of the Great Games, however, the Sons of the Harpy attack again and Hizdahr is killed, revealing that he was loyal to Daenerys the entire time.

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  Mossador (portrayed by Reece Noi) is a former slave who joined the rebellion against the masters of Meereen. In season 5, after the Sons of the Harpy rise and kill and Unsullied, Mossador advocates hunting them down and killing them without mercy, arguing that Meereen is not like Westeros and the only language the Meereenese understand is blood and violence. He is executed by Daario Naharis after murdering a captive Son without Daenerys's consent.

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  Rhaegar Targaryen (portrayed by Wilf Scolding) was the eldest son and heir of King Aerys II Targaryen, and was the Prince of Dragonstone. He was the elder brother of Viserys and Daenerys Targaryen, and the husband of Elia Martell, a distant cousin with whom he had two children, Rhaenys and Aegon Targaryen. However, he annulled his marriage to Elia, and he secretly married Lyanna Stark with whom he has a child, Jon Snow. The parentage of Jon is kept a secret, and he is raised by Lyanna's brother, Eddard Stark as his bastard to protect him from the enemies of House Targaryen. Rhaegar was the assumed instigator of Robert's Rebellion after allegedly kidnapping Lyanna, Lord Robert Baratheon's betrothed.^[6]

• Jonas Bracken (portrayed by Gerry O'Brien) is the Lord of Stone Hedge, a vassal of House Tully. After the execution of Lord Eddard Stark, Jonas urges that they pledge allegiance to King Renly Baratheon and travel south, although he later joins in the declaration of Robb Stark, as King in the North.
• Hoster Tully (portrayed by Christopher Newman) is the former Head of House Tully, Lord of Riverrun, and Lord Paramount of the Riverlands. He is the father of Lady Catelyn Tully, Lady Lysa Arryn and Lord Edmure Tully, and the elder brother of Ser Brynden Tully. Hoster died following the Battle of the Blackwater, and his funeral is attended by Catelyn, Edmure, and his grandson Robb Stark, the King in the North.
• Edmure Tully (portrayed by Tobias Menzies^[2])

  

  is Catelyn and Lysa's younger brother and the Lord of Riverrun after the death of their father Hoster. A brash but good-hearted man, Edmure is not a good tactician but a skilled politician. To restore the alliance with Walder Frey, and to make amends with Robb Stark for unwittingly curtailing his plan to draw Tywin Lannister into battle, Edmure is promised to one of Frey's daughters, Roslin. Edmure and Roslin are wed and carried off for a "bedding ceremony", after which the Freys slaughter the Stark family in the "Red Wedding". He becomes a prisoner of the Freys after the death of his sister Catelyn and nephew Robb. When his uncle Brynden retakes Riverrun from the Freys, Edmure is used as a hostage to coerce Brynden into surrendering, but he refuses, while the Freys also refuse to kill Edmure. Jaime Lannister later meets with Edmure and falsely threatens his wife and baby child with death if he does not persuade Brynden to stand down. He is subsequently released and allowed into Riverrun, where he gives the order to surrender. The Lannisters and Freys retake the castle and Edmure is taken captive once more to ensure the Tullys' loyalty. He reappears in the series finale alongside the other lords and ladies of Westeros as they decide on their new king.
• Brynden Tully (portrayed by Clive Russell^[2])

  

  is known as "the Blackfish", Ser Brynden is the uncle of Catelyn, Lysa, and Edmure, and a seasoned war veteran. He returns to Riverrun during season 3 before his older brother's death to make amends. He serves as both an adviser and confidant for both his niece Catelyn and grandnephew King Robb Stark. At Edmure's wedding to Roslin Frey at the Twins, Brynden excuses himself from the feast to "find a tree to piss on", and by so doing narrowly escapes the ensuing Red Wedding massacre when the Freys and Boltons betray the Starks. Lord Frey is visibly untouched by the man's absence, while Roose Bolton appears disturbed, aware that Brynden is capable of holding Riverrun (which has been granted to Lord Frey as payment) against the Iron Throne even with its technical lord, Edmure, in captivity. Brynden indeed retakes Riverrun from the Freys and holds it in Robb's name, refusing to surrender even when Edmure's life is threatened. The castle eventually falls when Edmure is allowed inside and gives the order to stand down. Brynden, however, refuses to surrender and chooses to fight to the death. He is later reported dead.

• Loras Tyrell (portrayed by Finn Jones)

  

  is a highly skilled knight and jouster. Known across Westeros for his beauty, he is Renly Baratheon's former squire and secretly his lover. He is widely known throughout Westeros for defeating Jaime Lannister in a jousting match. In season 1, he charms Sansa Stark before his jousting match with Ser Gregor Clegane, but even though he wins, Clegane attacks him in a blind rage and he is only saved by Clegane's brother, Sandor, who Loras names as the champion in gratitude. In private, while shaving Renly, Loras makes it clear that he disapproves of both Joffrey and Stannis as Robert's closest heirs, and tells Renly that he would make a great king. In season 2 when Renly makes his claim for the Iron Throne, Loras and the rest of House Tyrell back his claim and cement their support by marrying Loras's sister Margaery to Renly. Loras and Renly remain inseparable even after Renly's wedding. After Renly's assassination, Loras goes berserk and vows vengeance against Stannis, but secretly blames himself for having pushed Renly to make his claim even though he was lawfully behind Stannis. When the Tyrells join the Lannister cause against Stannis, Loras fights wearing Renly's armor in honour of the fallen king at the Battle of the Blackwater. During season 3, his family plots to have him marry Sansa for Sansa and his family's benefit. However, he accidentally reveals this plot to his new lover and squire, Olyvar, who is actually a spy for Lord Baelish. Tywin stops the Tyrell plot by having Sansa marry his son Tyrion and engages Loras to his daughter Cersei. In season 4, at Joffrey and Margaery's wedding, Loras exchanges banter with Jaime, who warns Loras that if he marries Cersei, she will likely kill him in his sleep, and that he will never marry her. Loras counters that Jaime will not marry Cersei either, implying that he knows of his incestuous relationship with Cersei. He is later present at Tyrion's trial for murdering Joffrey, though he is apparently unaware that his grandmother, Olenna Tyrell, is the true killer. In season 5, he attends Tywin's funeral and offers his condolences to Cersei. He continues his sexual relationship with Olyvar, flirtatiously suggesting that they should move to Dorne, where homosexuality is more tolerated, and expresses doubt that to Margaery that he is still obliged to marry Cersei with Tywin gone. He is later present at Tommen and Margaery's wedding and, during a training session, is suddenly arrested for his homosexuality by the recently reinstated Faith Militant. He denies all of the Faith's allegations against him, including his affair with Renly, during an inquest presided by the High Sparrow, but eventually loses his temper when Olyvar testifies against him, citing his birthmark "in the shape of Dorne" he has on his thigh as proof. This prompts the Faith to incarcerate both him and his sister, the latter for perjuring herself in front of the gods in an effort to protect him, and to open formal trials for them. In the sixth season, after being tortured for almost a year, Loras admits to his "crimes" on the day of his trial and joins the Faith Militant to survive and a seven-pointed star is carved on his forehead. Though he is accepted into their ranks, he is killed when the Great Sept of Baelor is destroyed by wildfire on Cersei's orders.
• Olenna Tyrell (portrayed by Diana Rigg^[2])

  

  is known as "the Queen of Thorns", is the sharp-witted grandmother of Loras and Margaery. Considered Tywin Lannister's female counterpart, Olenna is a matriarch and the real power behind House Tyrell. She has very progressive views where she feels women should be more involved in politics and is accepting of Loras' homosexuality where the people of Reach have no problems with it. After asking Sansa directly what Joffrey is like, and believing Sansa that Joffrey is an abusive "monster", Olenna decides to protect both Margaery and Sansa. To prevent the other nobles from using her as heir of the North, Olenna secretly plots to have Sansa marry Loras. But her plan is foiled by Loras himself, who accidentally reveals it to Littlefinger's male spy in the brothel, who reports to Tywin Lannister. Tywin forces Sansa marry his son Tyrion and, to secure the Reach, orders Cersei to marry Loras. Lady Olenna is at first against Loras marrying Cersei because she says Cersei is too old, and because of the scandal of Cersei's incestuous affair with her twin brother, Jaime. Tywin threatens to make Loras join the celibate Kingsguard, which would make Joffrey and Margaery's children the heirs of the Reach. Olenna admits defeat and praises Tywin for outwitting her. In season 4, Olenna conspires with Petyr Baelish to have Joffrey poisoned, to protect Margaery from Joffrey's beastly nature, and advises Margaery to become acquainted with her new match, Tommen Baratheon, Joffrey's malleable, much younger brother and heir. She returns to Highgarden shortly afterwards. When Loras is arrested by the recently reinstated Faith Militant for his homosexuality, Margaery writes to her grandmother who returns to the capital to protect her grandchildren from Cersei's schemes. But, mistakenly believing Loras's arrest was simply meant to humiliate House Tyrell, she helplessly assists Olyvar's testimony which incriminates her grandson, as well as to Margaery's incarceration for perjuring herself in front of the gods. Olenna later confronts the High Sparrow without results and has a secret meeting with Littlefinger who, blackmailed by Olenna for his part in Joffrey's death, and to placate his role in her grandchildren's imprisonment in providing Olyvar to Cersei, gives valuable information about Lancel and Cersei's adulterous relationship. This results in the arrest of Cersei by the Faith Militant. In the sixth season, Olenna takes steps to free Margaery from the High Sparrow and retake power from the Faith Militant, but the plan is thwarted when Tommen forges an alliance with the Faith and becomes the High Sparrow's new puppet. Margaery feigns loyalty to the Faith and manages to instruct Olenna to leave the city when the High Sparrow threatens her life. After hearing of the Great Sept of Baelor's destruction, which killed Mace, Loras and Margaery, Olenna vows revenge. She accepts an invitation to Dorne by Ellaria Sand, who reveals that she has followed Yara Greyjoy in declaring for Daenerys Targaryen. Seeking vengeance against Cersei for her slain family, Olenna pledges the Tyrell forces to Daenerys as well. When the Lannisters, supported by the turncoat Tarly forces formerly loyal to the Tyrells, attack Highgarden, they win with ease. Jaime Lannister finds Olenna in her tower, ready to be taken captive or killed. Jaime tells Olenna that Cersei had dreamed up horrible deaths for her but that he had persuaded his sister to let him offer Olenna poison instead. After drinking the poison Olenna confesses proudly to Joffrey's murder.
• Mace Tyrell (portrayed by Roger Ashton-Griffiths)

  

  is the Lord of Highgarden, Defender of the Marches, High Marshal of the Reach, and Warden of the South, he is the buffoonish father of Loras and Margaery, and Lady Olenna's son. Lady Olenna has a low opinion of Mace, whom she calls "Lord Oaf". Originally Hand of the King to Renly Baratheon before the latter's death during the War of the Five Kings, Mace agrees to a Lannister-Tyrell alliance as proposed by Petyr Baelish. He is named Master of Ships on Joffrey's Small Council, and attends Joffrey and Margaery's wedding. After Joffrey's death, Mace serves as one of the judges at the trial of his accused murderer, Tyrion Lannister. He is later present at Tywin Lannister's funeral and at Tommen and Margaery's wedding, and, in spite of offering himself as Hand of the King to Tommen, he is instead named Master of Coin by Cersei who, in the aim of keeping him away from the capital while she schemes against his daughter, sends him to renegotiate the royal debt with the Iron Bank of Braavos. He later arrives in Braavos, and is unsuccessful in his attempt to win over Tycho Nestoris, who is unimpressed with his buffoonish ways. In the sixth season, he returns to King's Landing with the Tyrell army to free Margaery from the Faith Militant alongside Jaime Lannister but is foiled when Tommen forges an alliance with the High Sparrow. He is later killed in the destruction of the Great Sept of Baelor after being horrified, but unable to protect his son as he was mutilated by the Faith Militant.

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  Randyll Tarly (portrayed by James Faulkner) is the Lord of Horn Hill and the head of House Tarly, a vassal family of House Tyrell of Highgarden. Randyll is the father of Samwell Tarly, and one of the greatest soldiers in Westeros. He has a humorless martinet, is severe and intimidating. He demands martial discipline in the field and in his home. He forces Sam to join the Night's Watch on threat of death. In the sixth season, he is not pleased when Sam returns to Horn Hill with Gilly and his supposed son with her, and enraged when he realizes Gilly is a wildling. Despite his hatred for the wildlings, Randyll agrees to let Gilly work in the kitchens and raise the baby as a bastard of House Tarly, on the condition that Sam never again set foot in Horn Hill when he leaves for Oldtown. Sam ultimately takes Gilly and the baby with him, and takes House Tarly's ancestral Valyrian steel sword, Heartsbane. In the seventh season Jaime Lannister persuades Lord Randyll to side with the Lannisters against the Tyrells. This goes well initially as the Tarlys help capture Highgarden, but when Daenerys ambushes the Tarly and Lannister forces they are soundly defeated. Daenerys demands that the Tarlys and their few surviving soldiers, now captives, bend the knee. Randyll refuses and is executed by dragonfire.
• Melessa Tarly (portrayed by Samantha Spiro) is the wife of Lord Randyll Tarly of Horn Hill and mother of Samwell Tarly of the Night's Watch. She is a sweet, plump, and adoring mother, and has a soft spot for Samwell. When Sam returns to Horn Hill with Gilly and her baby on the way to Oldtown, she greets him warmly, and becomes infuriated when Randyll insults Sam and Gilly during dinner.
• Talla Tarly (portrayed by Rebecca Benson) is a kind, friendly and unpretentious woman, and the sister of Samwell Tarly. She greets Sam warmly when he returns to Horn Hill with Gilly and her baby on his way to Oldtown.
• Dickon Tarly (portrayed by Freddie Stroma in season 6, and by Tom Hopper in season 7)

  

  is an athletic, a good hunter, an excellent swordsman, manly, not particularly bright but the favorite child of his father, Lord Randyll. He is the younger brother of Samwell Tarly, but was pronounced heir when Samwell was sent to the Night's Watch. He greets Sam warmly when he returns to Horn Hill with Gilly and her baby on their way to Oldtown, but his dismissal of Sam's claims that he killed a White Walker is what leads Randyll to realize Gilly is a wildling. Dickon acquits himself well enough in his first real battle, but his second - against Daenerys, her Dothraki and her dragon - ends in defeat. Captured, he is urged by his father to bend the knee to Daenerys and save himself, but instead he stands with his father in refusing. He is executed by dragonfire.

• Khal Drogo (portrayed by Jason Momoa)

  

  is a warlord of the Dothraki people. He is to marry Daenerys Targaryen, as arranged by her brother Viserys. He is undefeated in battle. Viserys Targaryen conspired with Magister Illyrio to marry Daenerys to Drogo to get his support in an invasion of Westeros. Though Daenerys is initially unhappy with the arrangement, Drogo proves to be a sensitive husband and lover despite his fearsome behavior with his men. After a failed poisoning attempt on Daenerys' life, he promises to invade Westeros to reclaim the Seven Kingdoms for the Targaryens, but Viserys's impertinence ultimately causes Drogo to kill him. Drogo maintains his promise for the benefit of his wife but is wounded by an enemy khal before he can begin the invasion. The wound festers and Drogo becomes so sick that he is unable to ride his horse, a sign of weakness to the Dothraki. Most of his khalasar abandons him, but Daenerys unknowingly sacrifices their unborn child for a spell to revive him. The spell works but leaves him a brain-dead husk of his former self. Daenerys smothers him out of pity, and the flames of his funeral pyre ultimately hatch her dragon eggs.
• Mirri Maz Duur (portrayed by Mia Soteriou) is a "Maegi", or witch-woman, held captive by Khal Drogo's horde. Before her capture, she had been a godswife (priestess) in the Temple of the Great Shepherd. When Drogo and his men attack her town and take her prisoner, Daenerys gives Mirri and the other victims protection from further attacks. When Khal Drogo is wounded in a fight, Daenerys asks for Mirri's help to cure it, but Mirri betrays her in revenge for the attack on her village, leaving Drogo in a permanent vegetative state and causing the then-pregnant Daenerys to miscarry her son Rhaego. In revenge, Daenerys has Mirri burned to death on Drogo's funeral pyre.

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  Qotho (portrayed by Dar Salim) is a fierce and hot-tempered bloodrider under Khal Drogo. After Drogo's incapacitation, some of the bloodriders try to stop Daenerys from taking him to the witch Mirri Maz Duur. Qotho kills Quaro in the ensuing fight and is in turn killed by Ser Jorah Mormont.
• Qhono (portrayed by Staz Nair) is a Dothraki warrior, first in Khal Moro's khalasar and later a lieutenant for Daenerys Targaryen. Qhono comments on Daenerys after taking her captive, and later kneels to her when she comes out of the fire. Qhono later crosses the Narrow Sea with Daenerys, and confiscates Jon Snow and Davos Seaworth's weapons when they arrive on Dragonstone to talk with Daenerys. Qhono later oversees the Battle of Goldroad with Tyrion Lannister, commenting that his people do not fight well against the Dothraki. He is present during the Dragonpit Summit. Qhono travels to Winterfell, to fight against the Army of the Dead, and later informs Daenerys that the dragons are not eating. At the Battle of Winterfell, Qhono serves alongside Jorah Mormont, when, before the charge, Melisandre casts magical spell, lighting the blades of the Dothraki. During the charge Qhono is slaughtered, and later is reanimated by the Night King, where his body attacks Drogon, although he is later destroyed when the Night King is killed by Arya Stark.
• Aggo (portrayed by Chuku Modu) was a Dothraki warrior in Khal Moro's khalasar. Aggo comments on Daenerys Targaryen's appearance after they have taken her captive. In Vaes Dothrak, Aggo and Iggo encounter Jorah Mormont and Daario Naharis as they attempt to infiltrate the city to find Daenerys. Aggo battles Jorah, who he overpowers, but is stabbed in the back by Daario before he can kill him. To hide the wound, Daario bludgeons Aggo's corpse with a rock
• Khal Moro (portrayed by Joe Naufahu) is a Dothraki Khal whose khalasar finds Daenerys after she flees Meereen. Out of respect for Khal Drogo, Moro takes Daenerys to the Temple of the Dosh Khaleen to live the rest of her life with the widows of former Khals. When Daenerys refuses to submit, Moro and the other Khals threaten her with being raped and killed. Daenerys responds by burning the temple down with the Khals inside and taking over the entire khalasar.
• Iggo (portrayed by Deon Lee-Williams) was a Dothraki warrior in Khal Moro's khalasar. In Vaes Dothrak, Iggo and Aggo encounter Jorah Mormont and Daario Naharis as they attempt to infiltrate the city to find Daenerys. Iggo's neck is snapped by Daario.
• High Priestess of the Dosh Khaleen (portrayed by Souad Faress) is the leader of the dosh khaleen, the widows of former Khals.

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  Ornella (portrayed by Hannah John-Kamen) is a young member of the Dosh khaleen who befriends Daenerys Targaryen.
• Khal Rhalko (portrayed by Andrei Claude) was a Dothraki khal. Alongside other khals, and bloodriders they are gathered to decide if Daenerys Targaryen should enter the Dosh Khaleen. Rhalko advocates for raping her. Rhalko is later burned alive after Danerys tips over a fiery pillar.

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  Khal Forzho (portrayed by Tamer Hassan) was a Dothraki khal. Alongside other khals, and bloodriders, they are gathered to decide if Daenerys Targaryen should enter the Dosh Khaleen. Forzho is later burned alive after Danerys tips over a fiery pillar.

• Quaithe (portrayed by Laura Pradelska) is an enigmatic priestess of Asshai whom Daenerys meets in Qarth, where she warns Daenerys about the local warlocks.
• Xaro Xhoan Daxos (portrayed by Nonso Anozie)

  

  A rich merchant "prince" of Qarth who vouches for Daenerys when she and her starving entourage wish to enter the city. He claims extremely humble background, having worked his way to wealth from nothing. He repeatedly asks Daenerys to marry him, but she refuses. Xaro eventually betrays Daenerys, allowing the warlocks to kidnap her dragons and kill several of her people, and crowns himself "King of Qarth" as part of a plan to render the city less isolationist. After Daenerys rescues her dragons and returns, she locks him alive in his vault, finding it to have been empty the whole time.
• Pyat Pree (portrayed by Ian Hanmore)

  

  is a warlock from the city of Qarth. He tries to lure Daenerys to the House of the Undying, the warlocks' lair, by stealing her dragons but Daenerys defeats him, rescues her dragons, and escapes.
• The Spice King (portrayed by Nicholas Blane) is the leader of the Ancient Guild of Spicers, one of the merchant groups vying in Qarth. He is one of many powerful Qarthites whom Daenerys asks for ships and funding to mount a campaign in Westeros, but he is rude to Daenerys in a polite way by pointing out that without an army, she cannot regain the Iron Throne. He is killed by the warlock Pyat Pree as part of his coup with Xaro Xoan Daxos.
• The Silk King (portrayed by Slavko Juraga) is a member of the Thirteen of Qarth. He refuses to aid Daenerys Targaryen in her conquest of Westros, citing that it will offend the Lannisters, his best customers. He is killed by the warlock Pyat Pree as part of his coup with Xaro Xoan Daxos

• Kraznys mo Nakloz (portrayed by Dan Hildebrand^[7]) is a wealthy slaver from the Ghiscari city of Astapor. Sexist and rude, he repeatedly insults to Daenerys in Valyrian, not realizing she speaks the language. He agrees to sell Daenerys 8,000 slave-soldiers called the Unsullied in exchange for one of her dragons, throwing in his translator, Missandei, as a bonus. Daenerys reveals she speaks Valyrian and orders her new army to kill the Astapori slavers. Kraznys is killed by Drogon.
• Greizhen mo Ullhor (portrayed by Clifford Barry) was a slave-trader in the city of Astapor. He negotiates with Daenerys Targaryen, when she purchases an unsullied army, alongside half-trained warriors, which Greizhen opposes, concerned that if these half-trained warriors fail on the battlefield it would shame Astapor. After purchasing the Unsullied, Greizhen is killed, when Daenerys orders the Unsullied to kill the good masters.
• Razdal mo Eraz (portrayed by George Georgiou) 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 attempts to parley with Daenerys for her to leave Yunkai, but she refuses and takes the city. Later, he helps fund the Sons of the Harpy to resist Daenerys's rule over Slaver's Bay and breaks a peace treaty with Tyrion Lannister. He is killed by Grey Worm when the slavers' attack on Meereen is thwarted.
• Mero (portrayed by Mark Killeen) was a Braavosi captain of the sellsword company, the Second Sons. He is nicknamed the 'Titan's Bastard', due to his size. He meets with Daeneyrs Targaryen alongside his fellow captain Prendahl na Ghezn and lieutenant, Daario Naharis, where he insults her and her company. He and Ghezn send Daario to assassinate Daenerys, but is beheaded by Daario instead.
• Prendahl na Ghezn (portrayed by Ramon Tikaram) is a captain of the sellsword company, the Second Sons. He meets with Daeneyrs Targaryen alongside his fellow captain Mero and lieutenant, Daario Naharis. He and Mero send Daario to assassinate Daenerys, but is beheaded by Daario instead.
• Vala (portrayed by Meena Rayann) is a prostitute in Meereen who is secretly in league with the Sons of the Harpy, a resistance movement against Daenerys Targaryen. Her actions cause the death of several Unsullied and Ser Barristan Selmy. She is later captured by Varys and forced to reveal who are funding the Sons of the Harpy on pain of death and her son becoming an orphan. She cooperates and is sent to Pentos with her son to live peacefully.
• Malko (portrayed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) is a captain of a slaving ship. He captures and sells Tyrion Lannister and Jorah Mormont.
• Yezzan zo Qaggaz (portrayed by Enzo Cilenti)

  

  is a slave-trader from the city of Meereen, on the coast of Slaver's Bay, and one of the Great Masters, the former ruling elite of the city. He buys Jorah Mormont and Tyrion Lannister after they are captured by Malko and takes them to a fighting pit to train as gladiators, though he loses both Tyrion and Jorah when they are accepted into Daenerys Targaryen's inner circle. He, along with Razdal mo Eraz and Belicho Paenymion, negotiates with Tyrion in Daenerys's absence and they reach an accord to end slavery throughout seven years in exchange for ordering the Sons of the Harpy to stand down, but they go back on their word and order a naval assault on Meereen. When Daenerys's dragons defeat the slaver fleet, Yezzan is betrayed by Razdal and Belicho and handed over to be killed by Grey Worm, who kills the other two instead. Tyrion instructs Yezzan to warn his friends about angering Daenerys further.
• Belicho Paenymion (portrayed by Eddie Jackson) is a prominent noble of the Free City of Volantis, and a member of the "Old Blood", descendants of the original Valyrian settlers of the city. Like most of the Volantene nobility, Belicho is involved in the slave trade and funds the Sons of the Harpy to resist Daenerys. After breaking a peace pact with Tyrion Lannister, his throat is slit by Grey Worm when their attack on Meereen fails.

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  Kinvara (portrayed by Ania Bukstein) is the High Priestess of the Red Temple of Volantis, one of the high-ranking leaders in the religion of R'hllor, the Lord of Light. Tyrion Lannister and Varys enlist her help in acquiring the common peoples' support for Daenerys, whom she believes to be the Prince that Was Promised, destined to defeat the Night King.

• Tycho Nestoris (portrayed by Mark Gatiss)

  

  is a representative of the Iron Bank of Braavos. He initially refuses to loan Stannis Baratheon money to help him hire mercenaries, but Davos Seaworth changes his mind. In season 5, Tycho greets Mace Tyrell, who has been sent to renegotiate the royal debt. In season 7 he arrives in King's Landing to collect the debt, expecting to be met with a default. He is impressed when Cersei, newly enriched by the captured Tyrell treasury, pays the debt in full and he agrees to Cersei's request for further funding.
• Lhara (portrayed by Saine Sofair) is a sex worker in Braavos. She entertained the pirate Sallenor Saan, and later becomes a regular customer of ‘Lanna’, who sells oysters.
• Ternesio Terys (portrayed by Gary Oliver) is the captain of the Titan's Daughter, a trading galleon from Braavos. After being presented the iron coin by Arya Stark, he sails her to Braavos.

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  The Waif (portrayed by Faye Marsay) is a sadistic young woman who lives in the House of Black and White, a temple to the Many-faced God, in Braavos. She participates in Arya's training but repeatedly deems her unfit to become a Faceless Man (assassin). After Arya is struck blind for her unsanctioned killing of Ser Meryn Trant, the Waif repeatedly beats and abuses Arya, though Arya learns how to fight without her eyesight and her vision is soon returned to her. When Arya refuses to kill an innocent target, Lady Crane, the Waif is sent to kill her. Though she stabs Arya multiple times, Arya survives. The Waif then kills Lady Crane and pursues the wounded Arya all over Braavos before cornering her in her hideout. Arya, however, extinguishes the room's only candle and manages to kill the Waif in the ensuing fight. Arya rips her face off and adds it to the Hall of Faces.

• Thin Man (portrayed by Oengus MacNamara) was a target of the Faceless Men. He sells insurance on merchant chips, agreeing to pay ship captains and owners if they should lose their vassals on sea. He operates at Ragman Harbor in Braavos. The Thin Man scams a variety of his customers, and one of them goes to the Faceless Men. Jaqen H’ghar tasks Arya Stark with studying the man, ad prepares to poison him with an oyster when see spots Meryn Trant.

• Ghita (portrayed by Hattie Gotobed) was a terminally ill child, whose father brought her to the House of Black and White. Arya Stark puts the Ghita out of her misery by giving her poisoned water to drink. Arya later wears Ghita's face and pretends to be a child sex worker to ambush and murder Ser Meryn Trant in a brothel.
• Izembaro (portrayed by Richard E. Grant)

  

  is the manager of a Braavosi troupe of actors, in which he also acts. He portrays King Robert Baratheon and Lord Tywin Lannister in the production of The Bloody Hand. He is outwardly dismissive to his actors, and witnesses Arya Stark foil an assassination attempt on one of his actresses, Lady Crane. He subsequently kicks Bianca, the actress who ordered Crane's death, out of the troupe.

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  Lady Crane (portrayed by Essie Davis) is the leading actress in Izembaro's Braavosi theater troupe. She portrays Queen Cersei Lannister in the production of The Bloody Hand. She becomes a target of the Faceless Men on the request of her jealous co-star, Bianca. She is almost killed by Arya Stark, who poisons her rum but briefly speaks with her, realizing she is an innocent woman who is a mere victim of someone else's selfishness, and thwarts the assassination, warning her about Bianca. Crane subsequently mutilates Bianca's face and has her expelled from the troupe. Shortly after, she finds Arya severely wounded as retribution for the assassination and cares for her, but is herself killed by the Waif, who was sent to kill Arya.
• Camello (portrayed by Kevin Eldon)

  

  is a member of Izembaro's comedic theatre troupe in Braavos. He portrays Eddard Stark in the production of "the Bloody Hand".
• Bobono (portrayed by Leigh Gill) is a member of Izembaro's comedic theatre troupe in Braavos. He portrays Tyrion Lannister in the production of The Bloody Hand.
• Bianca (portrayed by Eline Powell) is a member of Izembaro's comedic theatre troupe in Braavos. She portrays Sansa Stark in the production of The Bloody Hand. Though she is far less skilled than the lead actress, Lady Crane, she is consumed by jealousy and desires to replace her. She contracts the Faceless Men to have her assassinated, but the assassin, Arya Stark, instead warns Lady Crane about Bianca's intentions. Lady Crane subsequently mutilates Bianca's face and Izembaro kicks her out of the troupe.
• Clarenzo (portrayed by Rob Callender) is a member of Izembaro's comedic theatre troupe in Braavos. He portrays Joffrey Baratheon in the production of The Bloody Hand.

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  Harry Strickland (portrayed by Marc Rissman) was a captain of the Golden Company, hired by Cersei Lannister to defend King's Landing. Harry, alongside the company is ferried across the narrow sea by Euron Greyjoy. Upon his arrival in King's Landing, Harry informs Cersei of their lack of elephants. During the Battle of King's Landing, Harry is thrown of his horse by dragonfire and later is impaled by Grey Worm.

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  Ros (portrayed by Esmé Bianco), is a red-haired sex worker. The Ros of the television adaptation is an amalgam of more than one character from the books, including the unnamed redheaded northern prostitute and Alayaya.^[8] She initially lives in a brothel outside the gates of Winterfell, where she is a favorite of Theon Greyjoy, though she has attracted the attention of several others such as Tyrion Lannister and Jon Snow. Later in the season, Ros moves to King's Landing and is given employment in a brothel owned by Littlefinger. At the start of season 2, Ros has been promoted, managing the brothel and interviewing new employees. She is later abused by King Joffrey and savagely beaten by Cersei's men who mistake her for Tyrion's lover. She later enters an alliance with Varys. Her primary function in season 1 appeared to be one of sexposition, as the backstories and motives of Theon, Littlefinger and Pycelle are all revealed during sexual encounters involving her. In season 2, she is used mostly as a familiar face for the audience in several key events. Midway through season 3 she is shot dead by King Joffrey after Littlefinger discovers that she has been spying for Varys.
• Mycah (portrayed by Rhodri Hosking) A butcher's boy who practises sword fighting with Lady Arya Stark. Upon the discovery of the two of them sword fighting, Prince Joffrey Barathoen sadistically berates and abuses Mycah. When Arya attacks Joffrey, Mycah runs away, but is later cut down by Sandor Clegane on Joffrey's order. In season 3, the Brotherhood Without Banners sentences Sandor to trial by combat to Mycah's murder at Arya's behest, which Sandor wins.
• Syrio Forel (portrayed by Miltos Yerolemou)

  

  is the former First Sword of the Sealord of Braavos, hired by Lord Eddard to train Arya Stark at "Water Dancing", the Braavosi style of sword fighting. Syrio trained Arya using wooden swords filled with lead. He also mentored her on how to move and think like a warrior: to be perceptive, move with grace, and command her fear. After Eddard Stark's arrest, Cersei Lannister sends men to capture Arya. Syrio orders Arya to run while he holds them off with only a wooden practice sword. He defeats five guardsmen but cannot bring down the armored Meryn Trant, who cuts his practice sword in half. Arya escapes. The fate of Syrio after that is unknown.
• Tobho Mott (portrayed by Andrew Wilde) A blacksmith in King's Landing, who took Gendry on as an apprentice. When King Joffrey, orders the mass murder of his half siblings, sired by Robert Baratheon, Tobho is forcibly questioned by the Gold Cloaks on Gendry's location.
• Mhaegen (portrayed by Antonia Christophers) is a sex worker, in Littlefinger's brothel, and the mother of the royal bastard Barra, sired by King Robert Baratheon. Eddard visits Mhaegen and Barra, when investigating the murder of Jon Arryn. In season 2, when King Joffrey Baratheon orders the mass murder of his half siblings, Ser Janos Slynt personally kills Barra, after one of his men cannot kill the baby.

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  Armeca (portrayed by Sahara Knite) is a sex worker in Littlefinger's brothel. She is tutored by Ros upon arrival. She feigns lack of knowledge of the common tongue in order to appear more exotic, and entertains Bronn before the Battle of the Blackwater.
• Lommy Greenhands (portrayed by Eros Vlahos)

  

  is a dyer's apprentice who was caught stealing and sent with Yoren to join the watch. When Yoren's band is attacked by Ser Amory Lorch, Lommy is one of the survivors, though he is injured in the leg, slowing down Arya and the other escapees. They are later captured by soldiers under the command of Ser Gregor Clegane. Polliver kills Lommy when he learns that he cannot walk. When the soldiers ask where Gendry is, Arya tells them that Lommy was Gendry, saving the real Gendry's life.
• Hot Pie (portrayed by Ben Hawkey) is a baker's boy from King's Landing recruited by Yoren to join the Watch. He is shown to be a friend of Lommy and together they try to bully Arya, but, instead she beats him. Hot Pie and Arya survive the attack on Yoren's band by Ser Amory Lorch, along with Gendry and Lommy Greenhands. They are later captured by soldiers of Ser Gregor Clegane, who kill Lommy. Like Arya, Hot Pie is made a servant at Harrenhal, in the kitchens. He escapes Harrenhal with Arya and Gendry and head to Riverrun. On the way, they are captured by the Brotherhood Without Banners, Hot Pie decides to stay at a local Inn to become a cook. In season 4, Hot Pie meets Brienne of Tarth and Podrick Payne on their journey to find Sansa Stark and tells them that Arya is likely still alive. Then when Arya passes through in season 7 he is able to give her the news that Jon Snow has retaken Winterfell.
• Daisy (portrayed by Maisie Dee) is a sex worker in Littlefinger's brothel, from Haystack Hall, in the Stormlands. Dais is tutored by Ros, and witnesses the murder of Barra. Daisy is later abused by Ros, who is being forced to by King Joffrey Baratheon.
• Rorge (portrayed by Andy Beckwith), a violent criminal from King's Landing, is taken from the Black Cells by Yoren to join the Night's Watch, which is customary for criminals. He, with the other criminals Jaqen H'Ghar and Biter, is kept caged in a cart for their journey north to keep from harming the other recruits. When Yoren's band is attacked by Ser Amory Lorch, Arya saves the three men by giving them an axe so that they can break out of their cage, which has been set on fire. The three join the Lannister soldiers for a time. In season 4, Rorge and Biter attack Arya and Sandor to collect the bounty on Sandor Clegane's head, but Biter is killed by Sandor and Rorge by Arya.
• Biter (portrayed by Gerard Jordan), a violent criminal from King's Landing, is a frightening man who hisses instead of speaking, and his teeth have been filed to points. Like Jaqen H'Ghar and Rorge, Biter was collected by Yoren for the Night's Watch. When Yoren's band is attacked by Ser Amory Lorch, Biter and his companions find themselves trapped in the wagon in the middle of a fire, but Arya Stark, throws an axe into the wagon so that they can break free and save themselves. They manage to escape and are later taken into Ser Amory's service, eventually arriving at Harrenhal. In season 4, Rorge and Biter attack Arya and Sandor to collect the bounty on Sandor Clegane's head, but Biter is killed by Sandor and Rorge by Arya.
• Marei (portrayed by Josephine Gillan) is a sex worker in Littlefinger's brothel. She is one prostitutes hired by Tyrion Lannister as a gift to his squire Podrick Payne, for saving his life during the Battle of the Blackwater. In season 4, Marei later entertains Ellaria Sand, the paramour of Oberyn Martell. In season 5, Marei is beaten by the Faith Militant.
• Kayla (portrayed by Pixie Le Knot) is a sex worker in Littlefinger's brothel. She is one of the prostitutes hired by Tyrion Lannister as a gift to his squire Podrick Payne, for saving his life during the Battle of the Blackwater. In season 4, during the wedding of King Joffrey Baratheon and Queen Maragery Tyrell, Kayla is part of the entertainment hired for the wedding.
• Anguy (portrayed by Philip McGinley^[9]) is a commoner from the Dornish Marches, a member of the Brotherhood Without Banners. He is called "the Archer".
• Beric Dondarrion (portrayed by David Scott in season 1 and by Richard Dormer from season 3 onwards^[9])

  

  is the Lord of Blackhaven of the Stormalands, and "the Lightning Lord". In season one, Eddard Stark sends him to arrest Gregor Clegane for terrorizing the Riverlands. After Ned's arrest, he becomes the leader of an outlaw group known as the "Brotherhood without Banners". In season three, it is revealed that Beric has been killed many times but has been resurrected by his friend Thoros of Myr, a red priest. Because of this miracle, Beric and the rest of the Brotherhood convert to the worship of Thoros's god, whom they call the Lord of Light. Beric and the Brotherhood harry the Lannister army, focusing on protecting commoners. They find Arya, Gendry, and Hot Pie and offer them shelter, and at the same time capture Sandor Clegane, who had deserted from the Lannister army during the Battle of the Blackwater. Clegane is sentenced to trial by combat, and Beric is his opponent. Despite setting his sword ablaze, Beric is slain by Clegane, but is resurrected by Thoros, and allows Clegane to go free. Beric later confides to Arya that it is the sixth time he has been revived from death, though he has slowly been losing his memories each time. He later meets Melisandre when she comes to fetch Gendry. Beric gives him away in return for gold, which prompts Arya to run away. Years later, the Brotherhood encounters Clegane again, after hanging three of their rogue members, and convince him to join their cause, since they are heading North to aid Jon Snow against the coming White Walker army. Trying to go around the end of the Wall at Eastwatch, the three are captured by a suspicious Tormund Giantsbane and imprisoned. They later join Jon Snow's raiding party on their mission to capture a wight.
• Thoros of Myr (portrayed by Paul Kaye^[9])

  

  is a red priest who follows the same religion as Melisandre. He later joins the "Brotherhood Without Banners". Thoros was a famous warrior who fought during the Greyjoy rebellion where he wielded a flaming sword in battle. Thoros was initially sent to Westeros as a missionary, to convince King Robert Baratheon to convert to the worship of the Lord of Light, but he became absorbed in the hedonism of Robert's court, which led him to lose his faith and become a drunkard. Thoros' faith was renewed during the War of Five Kings when he was able to resurrect his friend Beric using what he believed to be a mundane funeral rite. Since then, Thoros has stayed beside Beric, resurrecting him several more times, though at the cost of some of his memories each time. In the sixth season, he and Beric persuade Sandor Clegane to join their cause, since they are heading North to aid Jon Snow against the White Walkers. In the seventh season, trying to go around the end of the Wall at Eastwatch, the three are captured by a suspicious Tormund Giantsbane and imprisoned. They later join Jon Snow's raiding party on their mission to capture a wight, in which Thoros is killed by an undead polar bear.
• Olyvar (portrayed by Will Tudor)

  

  is a spy, sex worker, and brothel manager in the employ of Petyr Baelish. In season 3, he poses as Loras Tyrell's squire and has a one-night stand with him at Baelish's request to learn the Tyrells' true motivations for coming to King's Landing. In season 4, he becomes a lover of Oberyn Martell. In season 5, he continues his affair with Loras. His life is put in danger when the Faith Militant are re-established and they target the city's homosexuals. He escapes due to being fully clothed during the attack and goes into hiding, but he is approached by Cersei and offered immunity from prosecution if he testifies against Loras at his Holy Inquest. Olyvar does so, implicating both Loras and Margaery in the process.
• Septa Unella (portrayed by Hannah Waddingham)

  

  is a Septa of the Faith of the Seven and devoted follower of the High Sparrow. She throws Cersei into a cell beneath the Sept of Baelor and repeatedly commands her to confess her sins. When Cersei finally does, Unella and some septas wash Cersei and cut off most of her hair. During Cersei's walk of atonement, Unella walks behind her, repeatedly ringing a bell and calling out "Shame!" to the crowd. She continues to abuse Margaery until an alliance is made between the Crown and the Faith and follows Margaery around wherever she goes. On the day of Cersei and Loras's trial, however, Unella is captured by Cersei's forces before the Great Sept of Baelor is destroyed, taking the High Sparrow with it, and kept prisoner to be tortured by Gregor Clegane on Cersei's orders as revenge for the needless abuse Unella once inflicted on her.
• Arthur (portrayed by Nathanael Saleh) was one of Varys ‘little birds’, a group of informants and spies, in King's Landing. When Varys leaves, he becomes a spy for Qyburn. Qyburn has killed Arthur's father for abusing him and his mother. Later Arthur lures Lancel Lannister underneath the Great Sept of Baelor, where, taking advantage of the dark, stabs him in the spine and paralyzing him, before Lancel is killed in the wildfire explosion.
• Frances (portrayed by Annette Hannah) was one of Varys ‘little birds’, a group of informants and spies, in King's Landing. When Varys leaves, he becomes a spy for Qyburn. He leads several other little birds in the brutal murder of Grand Maester Pycelle
• Lem Lemoncloak (portrayed by Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson) is a member of the Brotherhood without Banners. He leads an attack on Septon Ray's small community, without Beric Dondarrion's consent. He is subsequently sentenced to death and hanged by Sandor Clegane, the only survivor of the attack.
• Brother Ray (portrayed by Ian McShane)

  

  is a former mercenary who now serves the Faith of the Seven. He tries to build a new community in the Riverlands and saves Sandor Clegane from death following his brutal fight with Brienne of Tarth. He and the rest of the community, however, are killed by rogue members of the Brotherhood Without Banners, and Ray is hanged from the unfinished sept, which drives Sandor to seek revenge, as Ray was his friend.
• Gatins (portrayed by Ricky Champ) is a member of the Brotherhood without Banners. He participates in an attack on Septon Ray's small community, without Beric Dondarrion's consent. Gatins is killed by the Hound, who reprimands him for his choice of last words.
• Morgan (portrayed by Ian Davies) is a member of the Brotherhood without Banners. He participates in an attack on Septon Ray's small community, without Beric Dondarrion's consent. Morgan is killed by the Hound.

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  Archmaester Ebrose (portrayed by Jim Broadbent) is a governing member of the Order of Maesters at the Citadel. Unlike other Maesters, Ebrose believes Samwell Tarly's claims concerning the White Walkers, but cites that they are not a threat due to the wall. Ebrose attends to Jorah Mormont's greyscale and refuses to provide treatment due to the danger it exhibits, although when Sam cures him, he both reprimands and congratulates him. When a letter from Bran Stark arrives, he states that they will investigate further. In season 8, Ebrose completes writing the history of Westeros since King Robert Baratheon's death, entitled A Song of Ice and Fire, although he omits Tyrion Lannister.
• Martha (portrayed by Bronte Carmichael) is one of Varys ‘little birds’, a group of informants and spies, in Winterfell. During the Battle of Winterfell, Martha remains in the crypts. Martha later works in the kitchens at Dragonstone, and it is suggested that under Varys orders, she is attempting to poison Daenerys.
• Nora (portrayed by Laura Elphinstone) is a resident in King's Landing. During the Battle of King's Landing, she attempts to shield her daughter from the Dothraki and the dragonfire, and are killed, despite Arya Stark's attempts to defend them.

• Ilyn Payne (portrayed by Wilko Johnson)

  

  is the royal executioner, who lost his tongue for speaking ill of Aerys II during the Mad King's reign. He carries out Joffrey's order to execute Eddard Stark and is temporarily given the Stark family sword, Ice. He is a member of House Payne of the Westerlands.
• Grand Maester Pycelle (portrayed by Julian Glover)

  

  is a Grand Maester of the Seven Kingdoms, is an advisor and member of the Small Council. He had served the previous three kings as Grand Maester before Robert's reign. Pycelle is later revealed to be a spy for the Lannisters, Cersei specifically, and he who informed her of Jon Arryn's investigation of her affair with Jaime. To prevent himself from being undermined, Tyrion has Pycelle arrested and sent to the dungeons, but Cersei frees and Tywin Lannister reinstates him. A deleted scene from season 3 shows that Tywin is not fooled by Pycelle's frail old man guise. In season 4, Pycelle makes false accusations at Tyrion's trial, claiming that Tyrion had stolen poisons from his office to murder Joffrey. Later on, when he proves unable to save the poisoned Gregor Clegane and openly doubts Qyburn's abilities, Cersei orders him to leave, giving his position to Qyburn. He later attends Tywin's funeral and proposes himself as the next Hand of the King, Cersei ignores him and appoints Qyburn as the new Master of Whispers. When Cersei is incarcerated by the Faith Militant, Pycelle summons uncle Kevan from Casterly Rock and gives him the position of Hand of the King. He is present at Cersei's return to the Red Keep after her Walk of Atonement. He continues to be dismissive towards both Cersei and Jaime, acknowledging that Cersei no longer holds any power. On the day of Cersei and Loras's trial, however, he is lured to Qyburn's laboratory by the little birds and stabbed to death, orchestrated by Cersei and Qyburn.
• Meryn Trant (portrayed by Ian Beattie)

  

  is an obedient member of the Kingsguard. He is a member of House Trant of Gallowsgrey in the Stormlands. He seems perfectly willing to do whatever Joffrey commands, no matter how vile the order. In season 1, as Eddard Stark is being arrested, he is ordered by Cersei to bring her Arya Stark. Arya's fencing instructor, Syrio Forel, defends Arya from Ser Meryn and is presumably killed. Meryn is present at Tyrion's trial for Joffrey's murder, where he recounts some veiled threats Tyrion had made against Joffrey in season 2, while conveniently omitting that he and Joffrey had been beating Sansa Stark at the time. In season 5, he attends Tywin Lannister's funeral, accompanying Cersei. He is later appointed by the latter to travel as a bodyguard to Mace Tyrell for his meeting with the managers of the Iron Bank of Braavos. In Braavos, he attends a brothel and asks for underage girls. He is ambushed there and killed by Arya.
• Dontos Hollard (portrayed by Tony Way) is a knight serving at the court of King's Landing. He is the last member of House Hollard, following the Defiance of Duskendale. He shows up drunk at a tourney for Joffrey's birthday, so the young king threatens to execute him. Sansa saves his life by suggesting he be made a jester instead. In season 4, Dontos gives Sansa what he says is his mother's necklace as a gift and helps smuggle her out of King's Landing after Joffrey is killed, apparently by Tyrion. Dontos takes her to one of Stannis Baratheon's ships in Blackwater Bay, to Petyr Baelish. Rather than pay Dontos the promised gold, however, Baelish has his men kill Dontos for fear that he will be bribed into talking and reveals that the whole time, Dontos was working for him, and leaves the necklace, which contained the poison used to kill Joffrey, with his corpse to implicate Tyrion.
• Hallyne (portrayed by Roy Dotrice)

  

  is the chief "Wisdom" of the Order of Pyromancers in King's Landing. Pyromancers, whose magical skill is questioned by Bronn and Tyrion, are primarily used to produce wildfire, a very dangerous, highly combustible chemical weapon. Tyrion uses his help for the Battle of Blackwater.
• Mandon Moore (portrayed by James Doran) is a member of King Robert I Baratheon, and later King Joffrey Baratheon's Kingsguard. He is a member of House Moore of the Vale. During the Battle of the Blackwater, he oversees the defenses of the city alongside, acting Hand of the King, Tyrion Lannister. He later, under the speculated orders of Cersei Lannister, attempts to assassinate Tyrion during te battle, permanently scaring him for life, but Mandon is killed by Podrick Payne, Tyrion's squire before Mandon can kill him.
• Qyburn (portrayed by Anton Lesser)

  

  is an ex-maester who was found by Robb Stark at Harrenhal. He becomes a servant of Roose Bolton. Qyburn lost his title as a maester when he was caught performing human experiments on live patients. Qyburn justifies his actions for the sake of medical knowledge. He tends to Jaime after the latter loses his right hand and travels with him to King's Landing in the hope of having his title restored. In season 4, Qyburn cures Jaime of infection, allowing the skin to heal fully and has a solid gold hand forged for him, earning him Cersei's respect and gratitude. Cersei later enlists his help in curing Gregor Clegane of a deadly poison inflicted on him by Oberyn Martell in the trial by combat. Qyburn warns that his help may "change" Clegane, but when Cersei asks if it will make him weaker, he enthusiastically implies the opposite. After Tywin's death and Varys's treason and escape, Cersei appoints him the new Master of Whispers, much to Grand Maester Pycelle's disapproval. When the Queen mother is imprisoned by the Faith Militant, he is the only one to visit her and informs her of her uncle Kevan's appointment as the new Hand of the King. When Cersei returns to the Red Keep after her Walk of Atonement, Qyburn warmly greets her and presents her the newest member of the Kingsguard, an undead version of Ser Gregor, the results of his experiments. He sways most of Varys's little birds to his service and learns of the caches of wildfire that the Mad King had stored underneath King's Landing. After Cersei removes all of her enemies by destroying the Great Sept of Baelor with everyone inside and later crowning herself Queen, she names Qyburn as her Hand. At the parley in the Dragonpit, while everyone else is terrified by the wight and horrified when it continues to fight after being cut in half, Qyburn is instead fascinated, picking up the dismembered wight's hand and inspecting it as it twitches. In season 8, Qyburn is killed by Ser Gregor, during Daenerys attack on King's Landing.

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  The High Septon (portrayed by Paul Bentley) is the head of the Faith of the Seven, the dominant organized religion of southern Westeros. This septon becomes High Septon in season three after the death of his predecessor at the hands of the rioting mob in King's Landing. He was the officiant at the wedding ceremony of Tyrion Lannister and Sansa Stark and later at the wedding ceremony of King Joffrey Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell. The High Septon also prepares the body of King Joffrey for his funeral and leads the coronation ceremony of King Tommen Baratheon. He is later present at Tywin's funeral. He is attacked and humiliated by the Sparrows after being found in a brothel. When he tries to make the Small Council help him get revenge against them, Cersei decides to remove him from his position and has him arrested, giving the position to the High Sparrow.

• Will (portrayed by Bronson Webb) A ranger of the Night's Watch, who alongside Ser Waymar Royce and Gared investigate reports of wildlings in the Haunted Forest. Will desserts the Wall, after the other members of his ranging party are slaughtered by a White Walker. He is captured, and executed by Lord Eddard Stark.
• Waymar Royce (portrayed by Rob Ostlere) is a knight of House Royce of Runestone, and the son of Lord Yohn Royce of the Vale. Waymar leads a ranging party north of the Wall, consisting of Will and Gare. They investigate reports of wildlings in the Haunted Forest. Waymar is killed by a White Walker
• Gared (portrayed by Dermot Keaney) A member of the Night's Watch. Alongside Ser Waymar Royce and Will, Gared investigates reports of wildlings in the Haunted Forest. Gared is beheaded by a White Walker.
• Benjen Stark (portrayed by Joseph Mawle)

  

  is First Ranger of the Night's Watch. He is the younger brother of Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell. Early in the series, he leads a group of Rangers beyond the wall to investigate increased wildling activity, but does not return and his fate is unknown. In the close of season 5, Alliser appears to Jon to deliver word of Benjen's whereabouts, though this seems to be a mere trick, used to lure Jon to an assassination. Benjen returns in the sixth season to save Bran Stark and Meera Reed from a pack of wights, and reveals that he was stabbed by a White Walker, but then stabbed by a Child of the Forest to stop him turning into a White Walker, a process which left him undead and unable to pass through the Wall. He later takes Bran and Meera back to the Wall and bids them farewell. When Jon Snow is stranded north of the Wall, half-frozen and under attack by wights, Benjen rides in and puts Jon on his horse. Before he is killed he holds off the wights for long enough that Jon can escape.
• Maester Aemon (portrayed by Peter Vaughan) is the blind old Maester of the Night's Watch. He is the great-uncle of Viserys and Daenerys Targaryen. By the time of Robert's Rebellion, he was too old to travel alone and already blind, because of that and of his oaths, he remained at the Wall while his family was killed by Lannister bannermen. He carries the anger of that incident with him into the events of Game of Thrones. In season 1, he names Samwell Tarly his personal steward because of his intellect and love for reading and tries to convince Jon Snow not to desert the Night's Watch after he hears of his father's arrest and his brother's campaign to save him. At the end of Season 3, when Sam and Gilly return after the mutiny at Craster's Keep, he sends all the ravens of the Night's Watch with messages to all the kings and lords of Westeros asking for help defending the Wall. In season 4, he is present at Jon Snow's trial. Aemon immediately ascertains that Jon is telling the truth and has him exonerated, claiming that he learned how to detect liars merely by growing up in King's Landing. Moments before the attack on Castle Black, Aemon speaks with Samwell Tarly about his feelings for Gilly. After the battle, he delivers a eulogy for the fallen before they are burned. In season 5, Aemon oversees the selection of a new Lord Commander. When Jon Snow and Alliser Thorne tie, Aemon breaks the tie by voting for Jon. He later falls ill, and Jon entrusts his care to Sam, who informs him on his great-niece's exploits in Slaver's Bay. Aemon later dies of natural causes after Jon's departure to Hardhome, spending his last moments with Gilly and Sam, the latter delivering a eulogy at his funeral pyre.
• Janos Slynt (portrayed by Dominic Carter) was the Commander of the King's Landing city watch. He was bribed by Littlefinger to conspire against Eddard Stark. He later follows Joffrey's orders to murder all of Robert's illegitimate children. Due to his untrustworthiness and brutality, Tyrion has Janos exiled to the Night's Watch. In season 4, he is shown to be at odds with Jon Snow and suggests that Alliser Thorne get rid of him before he can be elected as the new Lord Commander. During the wildling attack on Castle Black, Janos hides in the food storage closet. In season 5, Slynt appears to support Thorne as the new Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. When Jon is ultimately elected as the new Lord Commander, Janos refuses to obey Jon's orders and insults him. Jon responds by sentencing Janos to death. Janos ultimately breaks down, realising that Jon is not bluffing, and begs for mercy. Jon at first seems to relent, but ultimately delivers the blow, beheading Slynt.
• Grenn (portrayed by Mark Stanley) is a brave but not very bright brother of the Night's Watch who joins at the same time as Jon. He was abandoned by his father when he was a child and had to steal to survive. In season 1, he is initially at odds with Jon Snow, especially after Jon breaks his nose during a training session. Grenn, Pypar and Rast ambush Jon in a shed and threaten to harm him until Tyrion appears and tells them to back off, while advising Jon to sympathise with the other brothers. Jon makes amends by helping to train the others and becomes friends with Grenn. In season 2, Grenn is part of Lord Commander Joer Mormont's ranging mission. When the White Walkers and wights approach, Grenn and Edd make a run for it, accidentally leaving Sam behind. In season 3, he is one of the few remaining survivors of the battle at the Fist of the First men. On the way back to the Wall, Grenn makes amends with Sam by helping him walk along with Edd and Rast, and they manage to retreat to Craster's Keep. He fights against the mutineers after the death of Lord Commander Mormont, tackling Karl Tanner in the process, but he is subdued and chained up. In season 4, he and Edd manage to escape from the keep and make it back to Castle Black, but they later join Jon Snow on his mission to kill the mutineers. He survives the ensuing battle and expresses shock at the sight of Locke's badly snapped neck, wondering aloud what killed him. In the wildling attack on Castle Black, Grenn is ordered by Jon to take five men and hold the castle gates. A giant breaks his way in, and Grenn and the others manage to kill it at the cost of their own lives. His body is later burned by Edd at the funeral.
• Pypar (portrayed by Josef Altin)

  

  is a brother of the Night's Watch, informally called "Pyp". He joins at the same time as Jon. Initially, he said that his crime was stealing a wheel of cheese to feed his starving sister. Later, he admits to Jon and Sam that he were merely accused of stealing after refusing the sexual advances of his former lord. In the first season, he is at odds with Jon Snow, who does not hide his superior skills from the other brothers, but he becomes friends with him when Jon, on Tyrion Lannister's advice, helps to train the other brothers. He is later assigned to the stewards. In season 4, Pyp participates in the battle against the wildlings at Castle Black with both a sword and a crossbow. He manages to kill one wildling with a crossbow but is himself shot through the neck and killed seconds later by Ygritte and dies in Sam's arms. His body is later burned at the funeral.
• Alliser Thorne (portrayed by Owen Teale)

  

  is a drill instructor at Castle Black. He was a member of House Thorne of the Crownlands. He fought for Aerys II during Robert's Rebellion and was sent to the Wall as punishment. He is a bitter, cruel, fanatical and hardened man but knows firsthand what it is like to serve in the Night's Watch during the winter. The previous winter, he was caught north of the Wall on a ranging mission and he and the other members of his party were forced to eat the rangers who died to survive. Thorne returns in season 4, now the acting Lord Commander of the Night's Watch following the death of Jeor Mormont, and becomes friends with Janos Slynt. He advocates Jon's execution for his actions in season 3, but Jon is exonerated by Maester Aemon. Thorne later notices that the people like Jon better than him, and will most likely elect Jon as the new Lord Commander, which would make him Thorne's superior. To avoid this, Thorne, on Slynt's suggestion, allows Jon to lead a mission to kill the Night's Watch mutineers in the hopes that Jon will be killed in battle, though Jon survives. Out of spite, Thorne refuses Jon's proposal to seal off Castle Black to stop the wildlings from breaching. When the wildling army arrives, Alliser grudgingly admits to Jon that he should have listened to him, but valiantly leads his men into battle. Alliser personally duels Tormund Giantsbane, but is wounded. He is last seen being taken inside Castle Black for treatment while yelling for his men to continue fighting. In season 5, he has been healed but walks with a limp. He appears to be the leading contender for being voted the new official Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. Though he ultimately loses to Jon Snow by one vote in a three-way race, he is named First Ranger by Jon, which he appears to appreciate. When Jon sentences Slynt to execution for insubordination, Thorne briefly blocks Eddison Tollett's way, but quickly abandons Slynt to his fate. After Jon's return from Hardhome, he eventually opens the gate for the incoming wildling refugees, showing deep resentment for the new Lord Commander's ambition to forge an alliance with the wildling tribes. After Davos' return to the Wall, Alliser dispatches Olly with word of Benjen Stark's current state; the ploy is soon uncovered as a mutiny, wherein a disarmed Jon is trapped and stabbed to death. Alliser delivers the first blow, under the call "For the Watch!" and leaves the Lord Commander dying in the snow. Thorne assumes command once again, but only until Edd brings back the wildlings to save Jon's loyalists from death. Thorne is arrested for his treachery, and after Jon is resurrected, he is hanged for treason.
• Rast (portrayed by Luke McEwan) was a trainee to the Night's Watch with a particularly mean spirit. He was arrested for rape and chose the Wall as his punishment. In season 1, he is at odds with Jon Snow, who does not hide his superior skills while training, and later threatens him in the armoury with Grenn and Pyp, but he backs off when Tyrion Lannister threatens him. Though Jon later trains him and the other recruits, he does not come to respect Jon and expresses jealousy when Jon is given the sword Longclaw by Lord Commander Jeor Mormont. He takes every opportunity he can to bully Samwell Tarly and only stops when Jon, Grenn and Pyp threaten him. In season 2, he is part of Mormont's expedition North of the Wall to find Benjen Stark, and fights in the Battle at the Fist of the First Men. In season 3, he is one of the few remaining survivors of that battle and is shown to be visibly upset and angry at the loss of his comrades, taking it out on Sam until Mormont intervenes. They manage to retreat to Craster's Keep, but Rast grows increasingly angry and resentful of Craster for mistreating them and the others, particularly when a fellow ranger dies of starvation, which Rast attributes to Craster's stinginess. Rast and Karl Tanner stand up to Craster, resulting in a mutiny in which Karl kills Craster and Rast stabs Mormont in the back for threatening Karl with execution. He and the rest of the mutineers remain at the Keep with Craster's daughter-wives, although Sam manages to escape, to Rast's fury. In season 4, he is visibly uncomfortable with the abuse the mutineers are putting Craster's daughters through, and is himself being abused by Karl, who spitefully orders Rast to feed Jon's direwolf, Ghost, who they have caged outside the Keep. When the mutineers capture Bran Stark and his party, Rast recognises Bran as Jon's brother and taunts Hodor by stabbing him in the leg. Rast later flees from the Keep when Jon leads a band of brothers to kill the mutineers, but he is mauled to death by Ghost, whom Bran had freed.
• Yoren (portrayed by Francis Magee) is a recruiter for the Night's Watch. He travels to King's Landing, where he witnesses Eddard Stark's execution. Discovering Arya Stark in the crowd, Yoren prevents her from seeing her father's beheading and disguises her as a boy to hide her among his Night's Watch recruits and transport her to Winterfell. In the caravan bound for the Wall, Lannister bannerman Ser Amory Lorch demands Yoren hand over a recruit named Gendry. When Yoren refuses, a battle ensues, and Yoren and his men are killed.
• Todder (portrayed by Will O'Connell), also known as ‘Toad’ is a builder of the Night's Watch. Todder is one of the recruits alongside Jon Snow, and later Todder accompanies Jon to Hardhome, and witnesses the attack of the Army of Dead.
• Eddison Tollett (portrayed by Ben Crompton)

  

  is a steward of the Night's Watch, known to all as "Dolorous Edd" for his dour face and outlook. He was a member of House Tollett of the Vale. Despite this, he is well-liked by the other Brothers in Black, and has few if any enemies. He is part of the expeditionary force beyond the Wall. In season 3 he is one of the few remaining survivors from the battle at the Fist of the First men and they manage to retreat to Craster's Keep. He fights against the mutineers after the death of Lord Commander Mormont. In season 4, he and Grenn manage to return to Castle Black, but they join Jon Snow on his mission to kill the mutineers. He survives the ensuing battle and is seen dragging Locke's corpse back to Craster's Keep with the other slain Night's Watch brothers. In the wildling attack on Castle Black, Eddison remains atop the Wall on Jon's orders to stop the wildlings from breaching the gate. He sends down flaming oil barrels and ultimately delivers the blow that sends the wildlings retreating by swinging a huge scythe across the Wall, causing the ice to break and sending many falling to their deaths. He lives through the battle and personally burns Grenn's body at the funeral. In season 5, he witnesses Mance Rayder's execution, supports Jon in becoming the new Lord Commander, and drags Janos Slynt into the courtyard when Jon sentences him to die. He begrudgingly agrees to Jon's proposal to rescue the wildlings from Hardhome before the White Walkers can reach them. He accompanies Jon and the Night's Watch to Hardhome and is one of the few who escape the massacre alive. Following Jon's death in a mutiny, he is one of Jon's loyalists who find his body and barricade themselves inside his quarters, refusing to acknowledge Thorne's leadership. Davos Seaworth sends him to fetch Tormund and the wildlings for help, and he succeeds just in time, ordering the mutineers locked up. He witnesses Jon's resurrection by Melisandre, and the mutineers' execution. Jon relinquishes his command to Edd, naming him the new acting Lord Commander. When Jon leaves Castle Black to retake Winterfell from Ramsay Bolton, Edd shares a good-natured farewell with him. In season 7, Edd lets Bran Stark and Meera Reed through the Wall. In season 8, he is killed during the Battle of Winterfell.
• Qhorin Halfhand (portrayed by Simon Armstrong) is an experienced ranger of the Night's Watch and second-in-command at the Shadow Tower. He is called Halfhand because he lost all the fingers on his right hand except his thumb and forefinger to a wildling axe. Because of this, he trained himself to fight left-handed. When Qhorin met up with Lord Commander Mormont at the Fist of the First Men, he advised sending three scouting parties into the mountains to determine what Mance had been looking for there, leading one party, including Jon Snow, personally. After becoming separated from Jon, Qhorin searches for him and is captured and his men are killed. While tied up, he discreetly orders Jon to infiltrate the wildlings as a double agent. Later, he sacrifices himself by provoking Jon into a fight, so Jon can gain the wildlings' trust by killing him.
• Olly (portrayed by Brenock O'Connor)

  

  is a young boy who lived with his mother and father in a village in the Gift, the land given to the Night's Watch to support themselves. Their village is attacked by a group of wildlings. His father is killed by Ygritte and his mother by Styr. Styr tells Olly that he is going to eat his dead parents and orders him to tell the men of the Night's Watch at Castle Black in an attempt to draw them out into the open. He then releases Olly, who reaches Castle Black and informs the men of the approaching wildlings, in the process befriending Jon Snow. In the wildling attack on Castle Black, Olly shoots and kills Ygritte from behind in revenge for his father. In season 5, Jon takes Olly as an apprentice, mirroring his own father-son relationship with Jeor Mormont. When Jon is named the new Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, Olly is named Jon's personal steward. He is unhappy with Jon's efforts to help the wildlings and participates in Jon's assassination, stabbing Jon through the heart. When Jon's loyalists and the wildlings rebel, Olly is arrested along with the mutineers, and after Jon's resurrection, he is executed by hanging.
• Bowen Marsh (portrayed by Michael Condron) is First Steward of the Night's Watch, one of the few authority figures left at Castle Black. He was a member of House Marsh of the North. He opposes Jon's proposal to allow the wildlings to pass through the Wall to escape the White Walkers, and later takes part in the mutiny against Jon, being the third to stab him. When Jon is revived by Melisandre, he is executed by hanging.
• Karl Tanner (portrayed by Burn Gorman)

  

  is a steward of the Night's Watch. In season 3, Karl survives the Battle at the Fist of the First Men and accompanies the survivors back to the Wall, stopping by Craster's Keep along the way, where he eyes Craster's daughters. As tensions between Craster and the brothers of the Watch run higher, particularly after they accuse Craster of starving a fellow ranger to death, Karl challenges Craster and later provokes him into attacking, but he stabs Craster through the mouth and inadvertently triggers a mutiny against Lord Commander Mormont. He is tackled by Grenn, but he subdues him and orders him chained up. In season 4, Karl is still at Craster's Keep, lording over it and raping Craster's daughter-wives. His men eventually catch Bran Stark, Jojen and Meera Reed and Hodor on their quest to find the Three-Eyed Raven and hold them hostage when he learns Bran's identity. Karl later tries to rape Meera, but he is stopped when Jon Snow leads a band of Night's Watch brothers to kill the mutineers. Karl fights Jon alone inside Craster's hut and almost kills him by fighting dirty, but he is stabbed in the back by one of Craster's wives. Karl moves in to kill her, but Jon stabs him through the mouth from behind.
• Denys Mallister (portrayed by J. J. Murphy) is the commander of the Shadow Tower, and former member of House Mallister of Seagard in the Riverlands. During the election for the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, Denys presents himself as a candidate against Ser Allister Thorne and Jon Snow, but ultimately loses to Jon.

• Craster (portrayed by Robert Pugh) is a wildling who has an uneasy friendship with the Night's Watch. He is a short-tempered, incestuous polygamist who takes all his daughters as wives. Jon Snow wonders aloud why he has no sons, and it is later revealed that he sacrifices them to the White Walkers soon after birth. As their only ally beyond the Wall, Commander Mormont and the Night's Watch are forced to endure his insults and outrageous demands. Several members of the Night's Watch finally lose their patience with Craster after returning defeated from a battle with the White Walkers when he insults their dead and refuses to share more of his supplies with the hungry rangers. He is killed by Karl, who, with his men, proceeds to raid Craster's supplies and attack his wives and daughters.
• The Lord of Bones (portrayed by Edward Dogliani in seasons 2 and 3 and Ross O'Hennessy in season 5) is a ruthless wildling leader who uses a giant's skull as a helmet and the bones of his victims for armour. In season 2, he captures Jon Snow and in season 3 delivers him to Mance. In season 5 he is beaten to death by Tormud Giantsbane at Hardhome, when he refuses to hear Tormund's proposal for an alliance with the Night's Watch.
• Mance Rayder (portrayed by Ciarán Hinds)

  

  is a former ranger of the Night's Watch who became the "King-Beyond-the-Wall" and the new leader of the Wildlings. He was a wildling child who was raised by the Night's Watch, becoming one of their best rangers but eventually joining the wildlings. Using the training and tactics he learned from the watch, Mance became the seventh King Beyond the Wall, uniting disparate clans by reminding them that the white walkers and other monsters would kill them all. Mance's goal is to get his people to the safety of the other side of the wall before the White Walkers could reach it. He plans a two-pronged attack on Castle Black, sending Tormund and Jon across the wall with a small party and preparing an army on the other side. After the advance attack on Castle Black fails, Jon leaves Castle Black to hunt Mance down on pretence of parleying with him. Mance realises Jon's true intentions and is about to kill him when he and his men are ambushed and defeated by Stannis Baratheon and his army. Mance and Stannis briefly exchange insults when Mance refuses to acknowledge him as the King. Mance is taken prisoner by Stannis. In season 5, Stannis offers to show Mance mercy if he will bend the knee and pledge allegiance to him, but Mance still refuses, fearing that he will lose his people's respect in the process. On Stannis's orders, Mance is burned at the stake by Melisandre, although Jon shoots Mance to cut short his suffering.
• Orell (portrayed by Mackenzie Crook)

  

  is a wildling raider and warg, a human capable of entering the minds of animals. Orell does not trust Jon, as he suspects that Jon is still loyal to the Night's Watch; he is also jealous of Jon's relationship with Ygritte. Orell's suspicions are confirmed when, during a raid at the North, Jon refuses to kill an innocent horse breeder. Orell claims that Jon always was a "crow" and a battle ensues. After a few moments of sword fighting, Jon shoves his sword into Orell's chest and whispers "You were right the whole time", before pulling it out and leaving Orell to die. Orell wargs into the mind of his eagle with his dying breath and attacks Jon, but Jon fights him off.
• Night King (portrayed by Richard Brake in seasons 4 and 5, and Vladimir "Furdo" Furdik from season 6 to 8)

  

  is the leader and first of the White Walkers. He converts Craster's baby sons into White Walkers for his army, and later leads an all-out assault on Hardhome, a wildling settlement. In the ensuing massacre, he witnesses Jon Snow slay one of his lieutenants. In the aftermath, the Night King revives all of the fallen as wights for his army. In season 6, it is revealed through a vision by Bran Stark that the Night King was once of the First Men, the first humans to migrate to Westeros. However, during their wars with the Children of the Forest, the man was kidnapped and forcibly and painfully converted into the first White Walker. The Children intended to use them as weapons against the First Men; however, under the Night King's leadership, the White Walkers have since gone rogue. The Night King later leads an assault at the cave of the Three-Eyed Raven after breaking its magical seal, where he personally kills the Three-Eyed Raven. In season 7, the Night King throws a spear of ice which kills Daenerys' dragon Viserion. He touches the dragon and turns it into a wight. When his army reaches the Wall, he rides on Viserion's back as the dragon's blue fire destroys the Wall. He is killed by Arya with a Valyrian blade (the same blade originally owned by Littlefinger and previously used on the failed assassination attempt of Bran Stark's life) at the Battle of Winterfell.
• Styr (portrayed by Yuri Kolokolnikov)

  

  One of Mance Rayder's lieutenants and the leader of the Thenn people, a clan of cannibalistic wildlings. In the battle for Castle Black, he is killed by Jon Snow, who smashes his head in with a hammer.

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  Thenn warg (portrayed by Joseph Gatt) is a wildling scout under the command of Styr. He is killed by Samwell Tarly via a crossbow bolt to the head during the battle of Castle Black.
• Morag (portrayed by Deirdre Monaghan) was one of the many wives of Craster. After the mutiny at Craster's Keep, Morg becomes a servant to the mutinous led by Karl Tanner. Morag informs Karl that Craster's last son must be given to the White Walkers. After a group of the Night's Watch raid Craster's Keep, and kill the mutineers, Morag refuses the protection of the Watch and requests the Craster's Keep be burned.
• Sissy (portrayed by Jane McGrath) is one of the many daughter wives of Craster. After the mutiny at Craster's Keep, Sissy becomes a servant to the mutinous led by Karl Tanner, who personally beats her. During the Night's Watch's attack on Craster's Keep, Sissy stabs Karl in the back.
• Three-Eyed Raven (portrayed by Struan Rodger in season 4, and Max von Sydow in season 6)

  

  is a figure who appears in Bran Stark's dreams, following his fall and injury. In Bran's dreams, the raven appears to be trying to lead him into the Stark family crypt, predicting his father's death. In season 3 he keeps appearing in Bran's dreams and wants him to follow him. In season 4, Bran finally finds him, in the form of a wise old man, who promises to help Bran learn to fly. In season 6, he trains Bran in greensight and shows him visions of the past. When the Night King marks Bran during a vision gone wrong, he sacrifices himself to allow Bran and Meera to escape. In House of the Dragon, he is portrayed by Joshua Ben-Tovim.

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  Leaf (portrayed by Octavia Alexandru in season 4, and Kae Alexander in season 6) appears to rescue Bran, Meera and Hodor from the reanimated skeletons outside the Three-Eyed Raven's cave and takes them to the Three-Eyed Raven herself. When the Night King attacks with his army, she is killed in the ensuing battle.

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  Karsi (portrayed by Birgitte Hjort Sørensen) was a spear wife, and leader of an ice-river clan. When Jon Snow comes to Hardhome to allow the wildlings across the wall, Karsi hesitantly agrees to let her people on the boats. She is killed by the Army of the Dead when they attack Hardhome, and is resurrected as a wight.
• Loboda (portrayed by Zahary Baharov) was an elder of the Thenns as Hardhome. When Jon Snow comes to Hardhome to allow the wildlings across the wall, Loboda remains suspicious. When the Army of the Dead attack Hardhome, he is killed fighting a White Walker.

• Wun Weg Wun Dar Wun (portrayed by Ian Whyte) is a giant from Hardhome. He agrees to Jon's offer to allow the wildlings to pass through the Wall to escape the coming White Walkers, and escapes the ensuing massacre. Upon being alerted of Jon's death, Wun Wun joins the wildlings in returning to Castle Black to overthrow Alliser Thorne. After Jon is revived from the dead, he pleads with the wildlings to help him retake Winterfell from Ramsay Bolton, and Wun Wun is the first to agree. During the Battle of the Bastards, Wun Wun brings down a number of men and manages to breach the gates to Winterfell, but is shot with enough arrows and spears to bring him to his knees, and ultimately shot dead by Ramsay with an arrow to the eye.
• Johnna (portrayed by Ali Lyons) was a wildling who lived on Hardhome. Johnna is the daughter of Karsi and the older sister of Willa. When Jon Snow and Tourmund Giantsbane propose the wildlings resettle in the gift, in exchange for support against the White Walkers, Karsi agrees, and Johnna and her sister are loaded onto a boat, with Johnna looking after Willa. Karsi is killed in the Massacre of Hardhome. The sisters eventually travel south of the Wall, when they arrive at Castle Black.
• Dim Dalba (portrayed by Murray McArthur) is an elderly warrior and raider and one of the prominent leaders in the Free Folk army gathered by Mance Rayder. Following the defeat of the wildling army in the Battle of Castle Black, he leads his followers to the relative safety of Hardhome. In season 6, he pledges his army to fight for Jon Snow in the battle against the Boltons.