Frey knight at Winterfell for Ramsay's wedding, part of the occupying force.

Widow of Lord Dustin, harbors resentment against the Starks for her husband's death.

Kennelmaster at Winterfell who manages Ramsay's hounds, complicit in torture.

Bastard Frey boy at Winterfell, more cunning than his cousin Little Walder.

Cruel Bolton man serving at Winterfell, enjoys tormenting prisoners.

Youngest of the spearwives infiltrating Winterfell with Mance.

Quiet spearwife part of the rescue mission at Winterfell.

Umber lord at Winterfell, forced to support the Boltons after his house was split.

Sansa's former friend, tortured and trained to impersonate Arya Stark for political marriage.

Maester serving at Winterfell under Bolton rule, performs wedding ceremony.

Older spearwife participating in the dangerous Winterfell mission.

Marries 'Arya Stark' (actually Jeyne Poole) to strengthen Bolton claim to Winterfell.

Young Frey at Winterfell, one of the 'Little Walders' who served as Bran's companions.

Lord of Winterfell after betraying the Starks, trying to consolidate Bolton power in the North.

Red-haired spearwife infiltrating Winterfell with Mance's group.

Aggressive Frey knight at Winterfell, quick to anger and violence.

Sadistic Bolton man who helps torture prisoners, lives up to his name.

Bolton man-at-arms serving at Winterfell, perpetually sour-faced.

Wildling woman and spearwife, part of Mance's rescue mission at Winterfell.

Bolton captain and guard commander at Winterfell, gruff and loyal.

Forced to give away 'Arya Stark' (actually Jeyne Poole) at her wedding to Ramsay Bolton.

Servant at Winterfell under Bolton rule, part of the household staff.

One-eyed spearwife on the infiltration mission at Winterfell.

Bolton man-at-arms serving at Winterfell, crude and loyal to Ramsay.

Dornish knight from House Yronwood, sworn protector of Prince Quentyn.

Doran Martell's loyal captain of guards, Norvoshi warrior with a longaxe.

Doran's daughter and heir to Dorne, plots to crown Myrcella and start a war.

Ironborn captain and Theon's sister, leads ships in northern waters during winter.

Bastard of House Velaryon, appointed Master of Ships by Cersei.

Summer Islander archer serving with the Golden Company, expert with goldenheart bow.

Serves as Daenerys's advisor and protector in Meereen, concerned about the various threats...

Kingsguard knight, cowardly and self-serving member of the white cloaks.

Lord Steward of the Night's Watch who increasingly opposes Jon Snow's wildling policies.

Approaches the cave of the three-eyed crow, facing dangers from wights and the Others.

Lady knight searching for Sansa Stark, faces threats and challenges.

Former sellsword elevated to lordship, married into House Stokeworth.

Former queen regent, paranoid and increasingly unstable, making poor decisions that harm her family.

Mysterious undead ranger beyond the Wall, helps Bran's party reach the three-eyed crow.

Heartbroken when Daenerys chooses to marry Hizdahr for political reasons.

Agrees to marry Hizdahr zo Loraq to bring peace to Meereen, despite her feelings for Daario.

Mance Rayder's deceased wife, died giving birth to their son during the battle.

Sent to White Harbor on a dangerous mission to secure the loyalty of Lord Manderly.

Ruling Prince of Dorne, cautious leader who appears weak but has secret plans for vengeance.

Daenerys's largest and most aggressive dragon, black with red eyes, increasingly difficult to...

Knight serving with Young Griff's party, loyal protector and friend.

Pessimistic steward of the Night's Watch, loyal to Jon Snow despite his gloomy outlook.

Bastard knight serving with the Golden Company, supports Young Griff's invasion.

Supports the marriage between Daenerys and Hizdahr as a path to peace.

Dornish knight and companion to Prince Quentyn on his mission to marry Daenerys.

Jon Snow's albino direwolf, loyal companion and protector at Castle Black.

Volantene nobleman serving with the Golden Company as a captain.

Scholar and healer traveling with Young Griff, trained but not sworn as maester.

Captain-General of the Golden Company, reluctant to break their contract to support Young Griff.

Captain-General of the Golden Company, descendant of Westerosi exiles.

Leader of the Golden Company, cautious and experienced sellsword commander.

Successfully persuades Daenerys to marry him as part of peace negotiations.

Simple-minded stable boy from Winterfell, can only say 'Hodor', carries Bran on his back.

Reveals his long-term plans involving Young Griff and the game of thrones.

Master-at-arms of Castle Black, trains recruits and supports Jon Snow's leadership.

Struggles to complete the journey to the three-eyed crow's cave, growing increasingly weak.

Captain of a ship carrying Tyrion and Jorah across the narrow sea.

Supports Young Griff's decision to invade Westeros directly, hoping to see him on the throne before...

Makes controversial decisions to let wildlings through the Wall, facing opposition from his own men.

Exiled knight seeking redemption, captures Tyrion to bring him to Daenerys.

Cersei's cousin and former lover, becomes religious fanatic and confesses their sins.

Former wildling now serving as ranger for the Night's Watch, scout for Jon.

Outlaw of the Brotherhood Without Banners, continues their mission.

Lysene spymaster serving the Golden Company, provides intelligence for Young Griff's invasion.

Deceased Targaryen king, Young Griff's supposed grandfather, remembered for his madness.

Young queen married to Tommen, accused by Cersei of adultery and treason.

Officer of the Golden Company, veteran of many campaigns in Essos.

Crannogman's daughter, skilled hunter and warrior, protects Bran on his journey north.

Remains at Castle Black while Stannis marches south, seeing visions in her fires of Jon Snow.

Kingsguard knight known for cruelty, especially toward women and children.

Court jester at the Red Keep, simple-minded fool who entertains.

Woods witch leading wildlings at Hardhome, preaches that salvation will come from the sea.

Reliable brother of the Night's Watch, handles various duties at Castle Black.

Young princess living in Dorne as ward, sweet child caught in dangerous political games.

One of Oberyn's Sand Snake daughters, elegant and deadly with a blade.

Eldest Sand Snake, fierce warrior who favors spear and whip like her father.

Weak lord elevated to Hand of the King through his wife's influence with Cersei.

Third Kettleblack brother, seduced by Cersei to frame Margaery.

First Builder of the Night's Watch, concerned about Jon Snow's radical changes.

Simple-minded recruit at Castle Black, clumsy but earnest.

Young squire traveling with Brienne, loyal and determined.

Young ironborn warrior and Asha Greyjoy's lover, fights alongside her in the North.

Arrives in Meereen to find Daenerys already married to Hizdahr, complicating his mission.

Former maester stripped of his chain, now serves Cersei with dark knowledge.

Wildling raider in bone armor, captured and held prisoner at Castle Black.

Burned at the stake by Melisandre, though actually Mance in glamour.

Helps arrange the political marriage between Daenerys and Hizdahr zo Loraq.

Daenerys's green and bronze dragon, chained alongside Viserion in the pyramid.

Ryswell knight serving at Winterfell under Bolton rule.

Northern lord forced to attend Ramsay's wedding, harbors secret resentments.

Young Ryswell at Winterfell, part of the northern lords present.

Stannis's wife, devout follower of R'hllor, remains at Castle Black with Melisandre.

Supports Young Griff's decision to invade Westeros directly rather than seek Daenerys.

Kingsguard knight protecting Myrcella in Dorne, struggles with forbidden love.

Knight of the Golden Company, experienced in Essosi wars, cautious about Westerosi invasion.

Illyrio's deceased wife, remembered fondly by the magister.

Stannis's young daughter, scarred by greyscale, intelligent and kind despite her circumstances.

New leader of the Thenn people after his father's death, negotiates with Jon Snow.

Son of the Magnar of Thenn, becomes new leader after his father's death.

Former Great Master who shaved his hair and supports Daenerys's rule.

Night's Watch recruit with a peculiar name, learning combat skills.

Camped at Castle Black, planning his next move to claim the Iron Throne with diminished forces.

Former fighting pit champion from Meereen, now serves as Daenerys's protector.

Bran's direwolf, guards him on the dangerous journey beyond the Wall.

Myrish noblewoman and Cersei's close friend, provides companionship and counsel.

Humble religious leader who becomes High Septon and challenges royal power.

Ancient ice creatures from beyond the Wall, command the undead wights.

Dangerous wildling raider who refuses Jon Snow's peace, continues attacking south of the Wall.

Chief cook at Castle Black, missing two fingers but makes hearty meals for the brothers.

Young king of Westeros, gentle boy manipulated by various factions.

Becomes reluctant ally of Jon Snow, helping integrate wildlings south of the Wall.

Bastard knight from Westeros serving with the Golden Company, eager to return home.

Doran's younger son, betrothed to Myrcella Baratheon.

Sand Snake daughter of Oberyn, appears sweet but is skilled with poisons.

Captured by Jorah Mormont who plans to bring him to Daenerys. Manipulates the situation to his...

Beautiful wildling woman, sister-in-law to Mance Rayder, held as hostage at Castle Black.

Dalla, Mance Rayder's wife and Val's sister, died in childbirth.

Daenerys's cream and gold dragon, chained in the Great Pyramid's depths.

Mute ironborn boy who served Theon, escaped Winterfell and hides secrets.

Undead creatures animated by the Others, attack Bran's party at the three-eyed crow's cave.

Young granddaughter of Lord Manderly, fiercely loyal to the Starks despite her youth.

Enormously fat Lord of White Harbor, appears to serve the crown but harbors secret loyalties.

Influenced by Tyrion to abandon the original plan and invade Westeros directly instead of seeking...