Forced to marry Sansa Stark as part of his father's political machinations. Treats her kindly...

Knight of House Marbrand who serves as a commander in the Lannister forces.

Ancient maester of the Night's Watch, blind but wise. Reveals he is a Targaryen prince who gave up...

Beautiful daughter of Chataya who works in her mother's establishment.

Skilled archer who serves in the Brotherhood Without Banners, known for his exceptional aim.

Captured by the Hound after he kills Beric Dondarrion in single combat, though Beric is later...

Member of the Kingsguard who sometimes shows reluctance to follow the cruelest orders.

Honorable knight of the Kingsguard who tries to maintain some dignity in his position.

Former Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, dismissed by Joffrey, now disguised as 'Arstan Whitebeard'...

Former fighting slave from Meereen who serves Daenerys, massive eunuch who loves to fight.

Knight serving in the Lannister forces during the War of Five Kings.

Killed in single combat by the Hound but resurrected again, showing his divine protection.

Fat, cowardly member of the Kingsguard who follows orders but lacks true courage or honor.

Stark boy with growing powers of warging and greensight, travels north seeking the three-eyed crow.

Tall, powerful woman knight sworn to Catelyn Stark, tasked with escorting Jaime Lannister south.

Sellsword turned knight who serves Tyrion for gold rather than honor.

Releases Jaime Lannister hoping to secure Sansa and Arya's freedom, much to everyone's anger.

Queen Mother who rules through her son Joffrey, paranoid and increasingly isolated after the war.

Elegant proprietress of an upscale brothel in King's Landing, from the Summer Isles.

Septon of Winterfell, killed when Theon took the castle.

Killed by outlaws while traveling with Jaime and Brienne.

Mysterious figure who appears to be an undead Night's Watch brother but retains his humanity. Helps...

Killed by the mutineers at his own keep after the disaster at the Fist of the First Men.

Conquers Astapor using the Unsullied army she acquires through trickery, burning the masters with...

Mance Rayder's pregnant wife, a wildling woman of strong character.

Another Lannister cousin serving in the family's forces.

Lannister cousin and knight, one of the family's military leaders.

Member of the Brotherhood Without Banners, fights for justice in the Riverlands.

Young member of the Brotherhood Without Banners, known for his lack of facial hair.

Disgraced knight who serves as the court fool after Sansa saved his life from Joffrey's wrath.

Largest and most aggressive of Daenerys's three dragons, named after her deceased husband Khal...

Gloomy but reliable brother of the Night's Watch known for his pessimistic outlook and dry humor.

Kennelmaster of Winterfell, killed when Theon took the castle.

Another knight of House Brax serving in Lannister forces.

Knight of House Prester in service to the Lannisters.

Second son of Mace Tyrell, known for his skill in combat and courteous demeanor.

Knight of House Greenfield serving in the Lannister forces.

Young wildling girl, one of Craster's daughter-wives. Pregnant and desperate to escape.

Tyroshi member of the Brotherhood Without Banners, distinguished by his dyed green beard.

One of Jon's friends in the Night's Watch, slow but loyal and brave.

Unsullied commander chosen by lot to lead the eunuch warriors serving Daenerys.

Female wildling leader who commands her own band and is known for her ferocity.

Former guardsman of Winterfell who now serves with the Brotherhood, recognizes Arya.

The High Septon who performs marriages and oversees religious ceremonies in King's Landing.

Simple-minded stable boy who can only say 'Hodor', carries Bran on their journey north.

Lord of Greywater Watch, father to Jojen and Meera, fought alongside Ned Stark at the Tower of Joy.

Outlaw of the Brotherhood, known for his supposed good fortune.

Loses his sword hand to the Brave Companions. This devastating injury breaks his identity as a...

Exiled prince from the Summer Isles who frequents the court seeking support to reclaim his throne.

Killed by his own men in a mutiny at Craster's Keep after the disaster at the Fist of the First Men.

Daughter of a minor Westerlands lord whom Robb marries after taking her maidenhead, breaking his...

Young crannogman with greensight who guides Bran north to find the three-eyed crow.

Breaks his vows and sleeps with Ygritte, compromising his mission but deepening his human...

Massive lord of Last Hearth and one of Robb's most loyal and boisterous supporters.

Exiled knight who serves as Daenerys's most loyal advisor and protector, secretly in love with her.

Brutal brother who leads the mutiny that kills Lord Commander Mormont at Craster's Keep.

Distant cousin of the main Lannister line, serves in their military.

Tywin's younger brother and most trusted lieutenant, competent administrator and military leader.

Good Master of Astapor who sells Daenerys the Unsullied, only to be burned alive by her dragon.

Outlaw of the Brotherhood Without Banners fighting against injustice in the Riverlands.

Tywin's nephew, a young knight who served as Robert's squire and has secrets about the former...

Member of the Brotherhood Without Banners known for his distinctive yellow cloak.

Knight of House Lefford, one of the Westerlands houses serving Tywin.

Simple-minded daughter of Lady Tanda, considered an undesirable match by most lords.

Young knight of exceptional beauty and skill, member of the Kingsguard. Brother to Margaery.

Wildling raider who wears armor made of bones and leads his own band of followers.

Member of the Brotherhood Without Banners with a reputation for luck.

Member of the Brotherhood Without Banners, one of the outlaws fighting for justice.

Former maester of Winterfell, killed when Theon took the castle, loved the Stark children.

Powerful knight of House Crakehall known for his strength and size.

Lord of Highgarden and father to Margaery. A proud but not overly bright man manipulated by his...

Former crow who united the wildling clans into a massive army. Plans to lead his people south of...

Beautiful young woman who befriends Sansa Stark as part of the Tyrell plan to marry her to Willas.

Skilled crannogwoman who protects Bran with her net, spear, and hunting skills.

Cruel member of the Kingsguard known for beating Sansa and following Joffrey's orders without...

Blacksmith of Winterfell, killed when Theon took the castle.

Young scribe and translator from Naath who serves Daenerys after being freed from slavery.

The court fool, a simple-minded jester who entertains the nobles with his antics.

Another outlaw in the Brotherhood Without Banners, fights alongside Beric.

Sweet young princess, daughter of Cersei and sister to Joffrey and Tommen.

Archer in the Brotherhood Without Banners, serves under Anguy.

Ancient servant of Winterfell, Hodor's great-grandmother who told the Stark children stories.

Sharp-tongued matriarch of House Tyrell who shows interest in Sansa Stark for political purposes.

Wildling skinchanger who can warg into his eagle. Jealous of Jon's relationship with Ygritte.

Third of the Kettleblack brothers, serves as an officer in the City Watch.

Wildling spearwife who serves the Starks, practical and protective of the children.

New member of the Kingsguard, one of three brothers who serve the crown for gold rather than honor.

One of three Kettleblack brothers who serve as sellswords and spies in King's Landing.

Serving girl at Winterfell who was killed or fled when Theon took the castle.

Member of the Brotherhood Without Banners, a common man fighting for justice.

Master of Coin who orchestrates complex schemes for personal advancement and revenge.

Tyrion's young and loyal squire who saved his life at the Blackwater.

Elderly Grand Maester who serves the Iron Throne, loyal to House Lannister.

Quick-witted friend of Jon Snow, serves as a steward in the Night's Watch.

Former maester stripped of his chain for forbidden experiments. Treats Jaime's infected stump.

Cowardly and cruel brother of the Night's Watch who joins the mutiny at Craster's Keep.

Last knight of House Darry, serves Robb Stark despite his house's destruction.

Knight serving House Lannister in their military campaigns.

Green dragon named after Daenerys's brother Rhaegar, one of her three children.

Executed by Robb Stark for murdering prisoners, costing Robb crucial support.

Marries Jeyne Westerling after taking her maidenhead, breaking his betrothal to a Frey girl to...

Knight of House Brax from the Westerlands, serves the Lannisters.

Former master-at-arms of Winterfell, killed by Theon when he took the castle.

Lord of the Dreadfort and one of Robb's bannermen, known for his quiet demeanor and cruel practices.

Survives the attack at the Fist of the First Men, fleeing through the wilderness beyond the Wall.

Former Kingsguard who fled King's Landing after the Battle of the Blackwater, now a wanted man.

Forced to marry Tyrion Lannister, ruining the Tyrell's plans but placing her in a different kind of...

Septa who serves in the Red Keep.

Tyrion's secret lover, a young woman from Lys who serves as Sansa's maid.

Rickon's black direwolf, wild and aggressive like his young master.

Village man who follows Bran's group, named for his squinting eyes.

Leader of the Thenns, a more organized and disciplined tribe of wildlings who practice cannibalism.

Bran's direwolf, shares a deep bond with him through warging.

Minor noble lady who constantly tries to marry her daughter Lollys to any available lord.

Notorious wildling raider known for his cruelty and the tears tattooed on his face.

Red priest who follows R'hllor and has the power to resurrect Beric Dondarrion from death.

Minstrel and spy for the Brotherhood Without Banners, uses his music to gather information.

Boastful wildling leader and one of Mance Rayder's chief lieutenants, known for his tall tales.

Simple-minded man from a village near Winterfell who joins Bran's group.

Young Lannister cousin who disappeared during the riot in King's Landing, presumed dead.

Lord of Casterly Rock and Hand of the King, orchestrates political marriages to secure Lannister...

Beautiful wildling woman, sister to Mance Rayder's wife Dalla.

Wildling skinchanger who can control multiple animals, one of Mance's most valuable allies.

Leader of the Brave Companions, a sellsword company. Orders Jaime's hand cut off.

The Spider, master of whispers who claims to serve the realm while playing complex political games.

Cream and gold dragon named after Daenerys's brother Viserys, gentlest of her three dragons.

Bolton man-at-arms who escorts Jaime from Harrenhal to King's Landing.

Former miller who joined the Brotherhood after his mill was burned in the war.

Heir to Highgarden, crippled in a jousting accident. The Tyrells plan to marry him to Sansa Stark.

Wildling woman who becomes Jon Snow's lover despite his vows. Teaches him the ways of the free folk.