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Jon Snow
Born Aegon Targaryen, the son of Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen. He is raised as the bastard of Eddard Stark at Winterfell, and his true parentage is kept secret to protect him.
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Daenerys Targaryen
Also known as Daenerys Stormborn, the only daughter of King Aerys II. Initially a timid youth, she gains confidence after marrying Drogo, and after his death expands her dominion into Essos.
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Tyrion Lannister
The youngest child of Tywin Lannister and brother of Cersei and Jaime. A dwarf, he uses wit and intellect to overcome prejudice, and ends as Hand of the King to Brandon Stark.
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Cersei Lannister
The twentieth ruler of the Seven Kingdoms and widow of King Robert Baratheon, the daughter of Tywin and twin sister of Jaime. Her three children are fathered by Jaime.
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Jaime Lannister
The elder son of Tywin Lannister and Cersei's twin brother. During Robert's Rebellion he killed Aerys Targaryen, earning a nickname, and secretly fathered her three children, Joffrey, Myrcella and Tommen.
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Arya Stark
The third child and second daughter of Eddard and Catelyn Stark. After narrowly escaping the persecution of House Stark, she is trained as a Faceless Man at the House of Black and White in Braavos.
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Sansa Stark
The eldest daughter of Eddard and Catelyn. Betrothed to Prince Joffrey, she travels to King's Landing and essentially becomes a hostage of House Lannister, and later becomes Queen in the North.
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Bran Stark
The fourth child and second son of Eddard and Catelyn, a warg and a greenseer serving as the new Three-Eyed Raven. He is eventually crowned the first elected ruler of the Six Kingdoms.
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Ned Stark
Lord Eddard Stark, head of House Stark, Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North. Later he serves as Hand of the King to Robert Baratheon, and he is the father of five children.
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Robb Stark
The eldest son of Eddard Stark. After his father's execution he is declared King in the North and wins many battles against the Lannisters, but he is killed at the Red Wedding.
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Catelyn Stark
Born into House Tully as the daughter of Hoster Tully, and sister of Lysa and Edmure. She is the wife of Eddard Stark and the mother of his five children.
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Joffrey Baratheon
The eighteenth king to rule from the Iron Throne. Though believed to be the eldest son of Robert Baratheon and Cersei, he is actually born from Cersei's relationship with her twin brother Jaime.
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Tywin Lannister
Head of House Lannister, Lord of Casterly Rock, Warden of the West and Hand of the King for three different kings. He is the father of Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion.
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Petyr Baelish
Popularly called Littlefinger, he was Master of Coin on the Small Council. A skilled manipulator, he used his brothels in King's Landing to gain wealth and intelligence on political rivals.
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Varys
Popularly known as the Spider, the eunuch Master of Whisperers on the Small Council. He commanded a network of informants across two continents, and is the arch-rival of Littlefinger.
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Sandor Clegane
Popularly known as the Hound, Gregor's younger brother and the personal bodyguard of Prince Joffrey. He deserted his Kingsguard post at the Battle of the Blackwater and traveled as a fugitive with Arya.
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Brienne of Tarth
A knight of House Tarth and the only daughter of Lord Selwyn Tarth. Jaime Lannister knighted her, making her the first woman of the Seven Kingdoms to become a knight.
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Davos Seaworth
Known as the Onion Knight and formerly Davos of Flea Bottom, a former smuggler turned landed knight who served Stannis Baratheon as Hand of the King.
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Jorah Mormont
An exiled Northern lord who swore fealty to Daenerys and was the first to help her adapt to life as a khaleesi. Originally, he spied on her for Varys.
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Samwell Tarly
Jon Snow's closest friend and the eldest son of Lord Randyll Tarly of Horn Hill. He eventually becomes the new Grand Maester.
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Ygritte
A quick-witted, courageous spear wife of the Free Folk north of the Wall, with red hair and great skill as an archer. She was part of Mance Rayder's army and Jon Snow's lover.
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Melisandre
Called the Red Woman or the Red Witch, a red priestess of the Lord of Light and close counselor to King Stannis Baratheon. After his death, she revived Jon Snow and served him as an advisor.
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Stannis Baratheon
The younger brother of Robert Baratheon. After the revelation of his supposed children's true parentage, he declares himself the rightful king and begins a campaign to take the Iron Throne.
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Margaery Tyrell
The only daughter of Lord Mace Tyrell and granddaughter of Olenna. She became Queen Consort by marrying Joffrey Baratheon and later his brother Tommen.
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Oberyn Martell
Also known as the Red Viper of Dorne, brother of Doran Martell and father of the Sand Snakes. He was renowned for his skill with a staff and his spirit for vengeance.
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Khal Drogo
A chieftain of a Dothraki khalasar, often called "The Great Khal." He is the namesake of the dragon Drogon, who was the personal mount of his widow.
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Gregor Clegane
Popularly known as the Mountain That Rides, a knight of House Clegane in service to House Lannister and Sandor's older brother. He is a notoriously fearsome warrior with a tendency toward extreme violence.
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Theon Greyjoy
The youngest son of King Balon Greyjoy of the Iron Islands. After his father's failed rebellion, he is taken as a ward, initially a hostage, to Eddard Stark at Winterfell.
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The Night King
The master and first of the White Walkers, who has existed since the age of the First Men. He was also the supreme leader of the Army of the Dead.
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Hodor
Originally named Wylis, a simpleminded servant of House Stark working in the stables at Winterfell. He can say only one word, "hodor," though he understands complex instructions.
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Gendry
An unacknowledged bastard son of King Robert Baratheon, who was unaware of his lineage in childhood. He is later legitimized and named the new Warden of the South.
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Bronn
A skilled and dangerous sellsword who came to prominence by championing Tyrion Lannister in his trial by combat at the Eyrie. He becomes his personal bodyguard, and rises to Lord of Highgarden.
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Missandei
A polyglottic slave from Naath who served as interpreter to Kraznys mo Nakloz in Astapor, until Daenerys freed her. She became Daenerys's trusted advisor and handmaiden.
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Grey Worm
The chosen commander of the Unsullied, the warrior-eunuchs of Astapor. After Daenerys acquires them, he becomes one of her most efficient subordinates in the liberation of Slaver's Bay.
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Tormund Giantsbane
A renowned warrior and raider among the Free Folk and a key leader behind Mance Rayder. He later comes to believe his enemy-turned-friend Jon Snow is the prophesied warrior.
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Olenna Tyrell
The elderly matriarch of House Tyrell, born Olenna Redwyne. A mistress of court politics, plotting and intrigue, she was known for her wit and sarcasm and nicknamed the Queen of Thorns.
About Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is an HBO fantasy series based on George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels. It ran for eight seasons and follows noble houses competing for the Iron Throne.
Characters can be ranked by their story arc, their moral standing, their cleverness or just how much you enjoy watching them. Because opinions on the later seasons differ, decide whether you are ranking the whole show or the early seasons.
What to consider when you rank characters
- Story arc
- Cleverness and strategy
- Best scenes
- Moral standing
- Fan-favorite status
Game of Thrones tier list questions
Does this Game of Thrones list contain spoilers?
Yes. The write-ups follow the TV series through the ending, so they mention deaths, secrets and who ends up ruling. If you have not finished the show, you may want to skip some entries.
Does this list use the books or the TV show?
The descriptions are based on the TV series, using the Game of Thrones Wiki. Characters in the books can differ, and a few of them have different stories or fates.
How should I rank Game of Thrones characters?
Common criteria include how well written the character is, their arc, memorable scenes and favorite performances. Many fans also rank by house or by hero versus villain, since the series blurs those lines.
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