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

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

Ancient Targaryen maester, Jon's advisor, sent away from the Wall due to his advanced age.

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

Young Karstark heir who flees to Castle Black to escape a forced marriage arranged by her...

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

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

Captured by her father's guards during her failed plot, learns of his true plans.

Treacherous lord who pretends to serve Stannis while secretly working with the Boltons.

Training with the Faceless Men in Braavos, learning to become 'no one' while struggling to abandon...

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Finds the three-eyed crow - actually the Last Greenseer, an ancient being who will teach him his...

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

Former sellsword elevated to lordship, married into House Stokeworth.

Experienced sellsword captain with dragon blood, leads the Second Sons mercenary company.

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

Ancient magical beings living in the three-eyed crow's cave, small and wise.

Cruel knight following Stannis, eager for violence and burning enemies.

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.

Cruel Bolton man serving at Winterfell, enjoys tormenting prisoners.

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.

Youngest of the spearwives infiltrating Winterfell with Mance.

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.

Wildling woman whose baby was swapped by Jon Snow, travels with Sam to safety.

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.

Reaches the three-eyed crow's cave, still faithfully carrying Bran despite the dangers.

Quiet spearwife part of the rescue mission at Winterfell.

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

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.

Faceless Man training Arya, appears in different faces and identities.

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...

Sends missions to gather information and allies, including Sam to Oldtown and various rangers on...

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

Knight in Stannis's service, marches with the king toward Winterfell through harsh winter.

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

One of the Children of the Forest serving the three-eyed crow, ancient and wise.

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.

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

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

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

Grieves for her brother Jojen while helping Bran reach his mystical destiny.

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.

Umber lord supporting Stannis against the Boltons, split from his brother.

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.

Older spearwife participating in the dangerous Winterfell mission.

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.

Dwarf performer whose brother was killed, now enslaved with Tyrion.

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.

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

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.

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

Knight serving Stannis, harsh man who follows the king's orders without question.

Ryswell knight serving at Winterfell under Bolton rule.

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

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

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

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

Jon's best friend, sent to Oldtown to train as a maester and research ancient knowledge.

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.

Dies fighting Areo Hotah while trying to protect Arianne's plot to crown Myrcella.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Marches on Winterfell to face the Boltons, struggling through the northern winter.

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

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

Reaches the three-eyed crow's cave, part of Bran's mystical destiny.

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

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

High priest of the Many-Faced God, guides Arya's training with the Faceless Men.

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

Exiled prince who leads the Windblown mercenary company, shrewd and experienced.

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

Ancient greenseer merged with weirwood roots, becomes Bran's teacher in the mystical arts.

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.

Representative of the Iron Bank of Braavos, comes to Castle Black to collect debts from Stannis.

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...

Sent by Jon Snow on a mission to find Tormund and bring him to negotiate.

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.

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

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.

One-eyed spearwife on the infiltration mission at Winterfell.

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.

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

Enormously fat Yunkish slaver who buys Tyrion and Penny for entertainment.

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