Leads a sortie against the besieging forces, fighting valiantly despite his advanced age.

Brutal Tyroshi sellsword fighting in the siege of Meereen, loves violence.

Works with Barristan to maintain order in Meereen after Daenerys disappears.

Grotesquely obese nobleman from Yunkai leading the siege against Meereen.

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.

Marries Sigorn, Magnar of Thenn, in alliance arranged by Jon Snow.

Present during the incident with Prince Quentyn attempting to approach the dragons.

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.

Takes on the identity of 'Mercy' to infiltrate a theater troupe and kill a target.

Captured by Stannis's forces in the North, becomes his prisoner.

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

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

Present at Winterfell during Stannis's approach, reveals her true loyalties.

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

High Priest of R'hllor in Volantis, preaches about Daenerys as the prophesied savior.

Discovers Little Walder's body, showing more grief than expected.

Actor in Izembaro's theater company in Braavos, plays various roles.

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...

Braavosi prostitute working near the docks, part of the street life Arya observes.

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.

Braavosi fishmonger who employs Arya as 'Cat of the Canals' to sell oysters.

Dothraki sellsword fighting with the Second Sons, known for mutilating corpses.

Identity Arya uses while working in Braavos, selling oysters and clams from a cart.

Imprisoned by the Faith Militant for her crimes, awaiting trial by the Faith.

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.

Braavosi actor specializing in comic and satirical roles.

Heartbroken when Daenerys chooses to marry Hizdahr for political reasons.

At the fighting pits when Drogon attacks. Climbs on his back and flies away from Meereen.

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

Cruel Bolton man serving at Winterfell, enjoys tormenting prisoners.

Discovers that Lord Manderly is secretly loyal to the Starks and has been plotting against the...

Triarch of Volantis from the Tiger party, advocates for war against Daenerys.

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

Attacks the fighting pits of Meereen, allowing Daenerys to climb on his back and fly away.

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.

Balon's brother who has claimed the Iron Throne, sends Victarion to fetch Daenerys.

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.

Witnesses the catastrophic incident with Prince Quentyn and the dragons.

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.

Leads the Golden Company's invasion of the Stormlands alongside Young Griff.

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

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

Present at the fighting pits when Drogon attacks, witnesses Daenerys flying away.

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.

Volantene paymaster of the Second Sons, handles the company's finances and contracts.

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

Leader of a Braavosi theater troupe, pompous actor who stages political plays.

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

Escapes Winterfell with Theon, jumping from the walls during the battle.

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...

Fights in the fighting pits to prove himself to Daenerys, showing his combat skills.

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

Lyseni sellsword officer in the Second Sons, clever and calculating.

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

Young Braavosi girl working in the docks area where Arya operates.

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.

Found dead in the snow at Winterfell, victim of the escalating tensions.

Kingsguard knight, Margaery's brother, accused of homosexual activities.

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.

Triarch of Volantis, one of three rulers of the Free City.

Former King-Beyond-the-Wall, supposedly burned but actually alive, sent by Jon Snow on secret...

Imprisoned by the Faith Militant alongside Cersei, faces trial for adultery.

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.

Identity Arya takes while infiltrating the theater troupe in Braavos.

Cheerful Braavosi prostitute, part of the docks community.

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

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

Red priest from Volantis, rescued by Victarion and heals his burned hand with fire magic.

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.

Slave woman caring for Yezzan zo Qaggaz, manages his household.

Triarch of Volantis representing the Elephant party, conservative faction.

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.

Wildling spearwife protecting Rickon Stark on the island of Skagos.

Confesses his sins to the Faith, implicating Cersei in adultery plot.

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

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

Performs in the fighting pits with Tyrion, trying to survive slavery together.

Young squire traveling with Brienne, loyal and determined.

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

Dies horribly trying to steal one of Daenerys's dragons, burned alive by dragonfire.

Works on secret projects for Cersei while she's imprisoned.

Cruel former Lannister man-at-arms now in Braavos, killed by Arya for past crimes.

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

Sam's harsh father, skilled military commander serving the Tyrells.

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

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

Red priests serving in the great temple of Volantis, supporters of Daenerys.

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

One of Daenerys's dragons involved in the confrontation with the Dornish visitors.

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.

Youngest Stark son, revealed to be alive and hiding on the island of Skagos.

Bastard at Winterfell during the tense standoff before battle.

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

Faces the approaching army of Stannis Baratheon while dealing with internal threats.

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.

Stern septa who oversees Cersei's imprisonment and forces her confession.

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

Former Westerosi knight now fighting as sellsword with the Second Sons.

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

Fights with Manderly men in the courtyard, escalating tensions at Winterfell.

Mysterious giant knight created by Qyburn, never removes his helm or speaks.

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

Rickon Stark's direwolf, black and savage, hiding with his master on Skagos.

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

Marries Alys Karstark in political alliance arranged by Jon Snow.

Marries Alys Karstark in political alliance arranged by Jon Snow.

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

Sellsword in the Second Sons, sour-faced veteran fighter.

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.

Fights in the great fighting pit when Drogon attacks, wounded in the chaos.

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

Yezzan's food taster, prevents poisoning attempts against the master.

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

Braavosi sailor who frequents the docks where Cat sells oysters.

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.

Character played in the Braavosi theater, representing various kings in political satire.

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.

Volantene courtesan and spymaster, provides information to various factions.

Escapes Winterfell with Jeyne Poole by jumping from the walls during Stannis's attack.

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.

Provides financial support to Stannis's campaign in exchange for repayment promises.

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

Enslaved and forced to fight in the fighting pits of Meereen. Uses his wit to survive.

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.

Sails toward Slaver's Bay with the Iron Fleet, planning to win Daenerys for himself.

Daenerys's largest and wildest dragon, involved in a confrontation with the Dornish prince.

Wealthy Volantene lord with interests in the slave trade.

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

Reveals to Davos that Rickon Stark lives, hidden on Skagos island.

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.

Reveals to Davos his secret loyalty to the Starks and plots against the Boltons.

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

Dies of dysentery during the siege of Meereen, freeing his slaves.

Lands in the Stormlands and begins his conquest of Westeros with the Golden Company.