His wolf dreams are becoming more vivid. He can slip into Summer's mind and experience the world...

Legendary ancient Stark who built Winterfell and the Wall, referenced in old stories.

A simple-minded stable boy at Winterfell, enormously tall and strong but only able to say 'Hodor.'...

The wise and loyal maester of Winterfell, who has served House Stark faithfully for many years. He...

An ancient servant of Winterfell who tells stories of the old times, including tales of the Others...

A wildling woman captured south of the Wall who now serves at Winterfell. She is cunning and knows...

Bran's direwolf, growing large and strong. Through their bond, Bran can see through Summer's eyes...

Begins forming the plan to create wildfire for the defense of King's Landing. Shows strategic...

The first Targaryen king who conquered Westeros with his dragons, referenced in prophecies and...

Provides religious justification for the Iron Islands' return to the old ways of raiding.

Dothraki bloodrider skilled with the bow, one of Daenerys's three bloodriders. Helps hunt for food...

A brutal member of the City Watch, one of the gold cloaks known for his harsh methods and cruelty.

Lannister knight serving at Harrenhal under Tywin, known for his cruelty to prisoners.

Knight from House Estermont, related to Stannis through his mother's line, serves faithfully.

Taken to Harrenhal as a servant. Witnesses the horrible conditions and torture within the castle.

Balon's daughter and ship captain, mocks Theon for his time spent among mainlanders.

Selyse's brother who serves as castellan of Dragonstone, eager supporter of Stannis's claim.

An old black tomcat that prowls the Red Keep, named after Aegon's great dragon.

Plans to raid the North while Robb's forces are fighting in the South, seeing opportunity for...

Smith working at Harrenhal, his thumb blackened from years of working the forge. Skilled with...

Serving at Harrenhal, uses his teeth as weapons. Other prisoners fear him more than the guards.

Lord Steward of the Night's Watch, responsible for provisions and supplies. Cautious and practical.

Helps Tyrion implement his plans for the city's defense, including the wildfire project.

Provides experienced military leadership to the young king's forces. Respected veteran of Robert's...

Robb's mother serving as his chief advisor in the war against the Lannisters. Grieves for Ned's...

Constantly conflicts with Tyrion over governance and tries to maintain her influence over Joffrey.

Lannister soldier at Harrenhal who tells cruel stories and enjoys the suffering of others. Laughs...

Dies attempting to poison Melisandre during the feast, drinking the poisoned wine himself when she...

Fights alongside her mother and the Northern army, skilled with weapons and fearless in battle.

Wandering the Red Waste with her small khalasar after Drogo's death. Her dragons are growing but...

Former smuggler turned loyal knight to Stannis Baratheon. Lost four fingertips to Stannis's justice...

Dies in the Red Waste from exhaustion and thirst, unable to endure the harsh conditions of the...

Stationed at Harrenhal as part of the garrison. Continues his service under Tywin Lannister's...

Supports Robb's war effort and provides Riverlands forces to the Northern cause.

Balon's brother who was exiled for his crimes and is said to be sailing strange seas.

Lady Tanda's elder daughter, already married. Less of a concern for her mother's marriage schemes...

Provides Glover forces to Robb's war effort, fighting against the Lannisters.

Second son of Mace Tyrell, known for his skill at arms and gallant nature.

Knight loyal to Stannis who serves in his court on Dragonstone.

Strong but slow-witted member of the Night's Watch. One of Jon Snow's loyal friends and allies.

Robb Stark's direwolf, a large and fierce grey wolf that accompanies him in his campaigns.

Pious lord who refuses to abandon the Seven for R'hllor, opposing Stannis's religious conversion.

Pyromancer and Wisdom of the Alchemists' Guild who produces wildfire for Tyrion's defense plans.

Captured along with the other recruits by Lannister forces. Terrified of what will happen to them.

Knight who refuses to convert to R'hllor and abandon the Seven, standing firm in his faith.

Royal executioner who cut out his own tongue years ago. Silent but deadly with Ice, Ned Stark's...

Young Dothraki handmaid who serves Daenerys faithfully. Helps care for the dragons and tends to the...

Commander of the City Watch under Tyrion, helps maintain order in King's Landing.

An exiled prince from the Summer Isles who has been at the Red Keep for years, seeking support to...

Now serving at Harrenhal, having changed his appearance. A servant who can kill with mysterious...

Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, respected leader planning the Great Ranging beyond the Wall.

Dothraki handmaid who remains with Daenerys through their trials. Skilled at braiding hair and...

Young Dothraki bloodrider sworn to Daenerys, skilled with the whip. Helps protect the khaleesi in...

Shows increasing cruelty and disregard for advice, making governing difficult for Tyrion.

Ranging beyond the Wall with the Night's Watch, searching for Benjen Stark and investigating...

Fights alongside Robb in the war, leading Umber forces with tremendous courage and strength.

An infant girl who was married to Tyrek Lannister as part of political maneuvering. The marriage...

A minor lady at court with two daughters. Constantly trying to arrange marriages for them,...

Legendary founder of House Lannister, said to have swindled Casterly Rock from the Casterlys...

Lady Tanda's younger daughter, described as simple-minded and unwed. Her mother desperately seeks a...

Wounded in the leg during the attack, cannot walk. Killed by Raff the Sweetling when he can't keep...

Young knight of exceptional skill and beauty, serves as Lord Commander of Renly's Rainbow Guard.

Reach lord who supports Renly's claim to the throne, bringing his forces to the cause.

Armorer at Harrenhal, maintains and repairs weapons and armor for the garrison. Skilled craftsman.

Lord of Highgarden and Warden of the South, brings the vast power of the Reach to support Renly's...

Fights personally in battles alongside her daughters, wielding a spiked mace.

Young daughter of Mace Tyrell, married to Renly Baratheon. Beautiful and courteous, brings the...

Argues with his father about the truth of Melisandre's powers and the Lord of Light.

Red priestess from Asshai who serves the Lord of Light. Has convinced Stannis that he is Azor Ahai...

The royal court's fool, known for his motley and jingling bells. Performs for the entertainment of...

Mace Tyrell's mother, a sharp-tongued old woman known for her wit and political acumen.

His strange songs and prophecies disturb the adults but delight Shireen.

Continues his schemes and manipulations, always working multiple angles for personal advancement.

Pretty serving girl at Harrenhal who has been repeatedly abused by soldiers. Broken teeth and...

Young boy who serves as Tyrion's squire, quiet but loyal.

Now stationed at Harrenhal, continues to serve the Lannister cause with casual brutality.

Continues his duties while showing clear preference for Cersei over Tyrion in his loyalties.

Young maester who replaces Cressen after his death, more accepting of the new religious changes.

Small, quick-witted member of the Night's Watch. Former minstrel who became one of Jon's closest...

Stationed at Harrenhal, continues his cruel service to the Lannisters without remorse.

Dies in the Red Waste while scouting, his body returned headless to the khalasar - a great dishonor.

Robert's youngest brother who also claims the throne. Charismatic and well-loved, with the support...

His grief over his sons' deaths drives him to seek bloody revenge against all Lannisters.

Winning battles against Lannister forces while trying to secure his father's release and avenge his...

Northern lord captured at Duskendale, now held prisoner at Harrenhal. Brother to Galbart Glover of...

Leads Bolton forces in the war but his methods are often cruel and his loyalty seems calculating.

Now at Harrenhal serving the Lannisters. Still as cruel and violent, terrorizing other prisoners.

Lysene pirate admiral who provides ships to Stannis's fleet in exchange for promised rewards.

Cowardly but intelligent member of the Night's Watch. Jon's closest friend and maester-in-training.

Often the only one to show mercy to Sansa during Joffrey's cruel punishments.

Endures Joffrey's cruelty and public humiliation while maintaining her courtesy as armor.

Stannis's wife and queen, a stern woman who has converted to the Lord of Light alongside her...

Depraved septon who accompanies Lannister forces. His holy vows hide darker urges, particularly...

Member of House Frey captured while fighting for Robb Stark. Held prisoner at Harrenhal with other...

Master-at-arms of the Night's Watch who despises Jon Snow. Sent to King's Landing with proof of the...

A member of the Kingsguard, considered more honorable than some of his brothers.

A knight married to Falyse Stokeworth. Part of the minor nobility at court.

Stripped of his white cloak and dismissed from the Kingsguard by Tyrion for cowardice.

Another member of House Frey captured while serving Robb Stark's cause. Shows the complex Frey...

Exiled knight from the North who serves as Daenerys's most trusted advisor. Helps lead the khalasar...

A cruel member of the Kingsguard known for his harsh treatment of others.

Provides comfort and companionship to Tyrion during the stresses of governing King's Landing.

Remains faithful to the Seven despite her parents' conversion to R'hllor, showing remarkable...

Crude soldier at Harrenhal known for his foul language and vulgar behavior. His name fits his...

Robert's middle brother who claims the Iron Throne by right. A hard, dutiful man who grinds his...

At Harrenhal, continues his brutal interrogation methods. His repetitive questions haunt those who...

Returns to the Iron Islands after nearly a decade as Ned Stark's ward. Hopes to win his father's...

A young Lannister cousin who was recently married to Lady Ermesande Hayford, an infant bride, in...

Lord of Casterly Rock and head of House Lannister, now residing at Harrenhal commanding the war...

Provides intelligence to Tyrion while pursuing his own mysterious agenda for the good of the realm.

Supports Balon's new rebellion and leads the Iron Fleet in attacks on the mainland.

Brought to Harrenhal with the other prisoners. Still weeps constantly and hardly speaks,...

Harrenhal understeward who oversees the servants. Cruel and petty, enjoys making others miserable.

One of the pyromancers working under Wisdom Hallyne to create wildfire for the defense of King's...

A pyromancer who served the Mad King Aerys. Mentioned as one of those who helped create the...