game of thrones characters

Game of Thrones (and its prequel House of the Dragon) features a vast array of memorable characters from the noble houses of Westeros and beyond. Heres a list of some major characters: ### Major Houses in Westeros: #### House Stark (North) - Eddard "Ned" Stark Lord of Winterfell, Hand of the King. - Catelyn Stark (née Tully) Neds wife. - Robb Stark The "Young Wolf," King in the North. - Sansa Stark Later Lady of Winterfell and Queen in the North. - Arya Stark Faceless assassin, adventurer. - Bran Stark Becomes the Three-Eyed Raven and King of Westeros. - Jon Snow (Aegon Targaryen) Neds "bastard," later revealed as a Targaryen heir. - Rickon Stark Youngest Stark sibling. #### House Lannister (Westerlands) - Tywin Lannister Ruthless patriarch. - Cersei Lannister Queen regent, later ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. - Jaime Lannister Kingslayer, Cerseis twin. - Tyrion Lannister The "Imp," Hand to Daenerys. - Joffrey Baratheon Sadistic king (Lannister by blood). - Tommen Baratheon Joffreys younger brother. #### House Targaryen (Dragonstone/Exile) - Daenerys Targaryen "Mother of Dragons," Breaker of Chains. - Viserys Targaryen Her cruel brother, the "Beggar King." - Rhaegar Targaryen Daeneryss brother, Jon Snows father. - Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff) Possibly Rhaegars son (book character). #### House Baratheon (Stormlands) - Robert Baratheon Usurper king. - Stannis Baratheon Rigid claimant to the throne. - Renly Baratheon Charismatic younger brother. #### House Tyrell (The Reach) - Margaery Tyrell Queen to Joffrey and Tommen. - Olenna Tyrell The "Queen of Thorns." - Loras Tyrell Knight of the Flowers. #### House Greyjoy (Iron Islands) - Balon Greyjoy Leader of the Ironborn rebellion. - Theon Greyjoy Ned Starks ward, later tormented by Ramsay. - Yara Greyjoy (Asha in books) Theons sister. - Euron Greyjoy Ruthless pirate king. #### House Martell (Dorne) - Oberyn Martell The "Red Viper." - Ellaria Sand Oberyns lover (show-only major role). - Doran Martell Ruling Prince of Dorne. #### House Arryn (The Vale) - Lysa Arryn Catelyns sister, unstable ruler. - Robin Arryn Her sickly son. ### Beyond Westeros: - Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish Master manipulator. - Varys The "Spider," master of whispers. - Sandor "The Hound" Clegane Joffreys brutal bodyguard. - Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane His monstrous brother. - Melisandre Red Priestess serving Stannis. - Jorah Mormont Exiled knight, loyal to Daenerys. - Brienne of Tarth Oathbound warrior. - Davos Seaworth The "Onion Knight," Stanniss advisor. - Tormund Giantsbane Wildling leader, ally to Jon. - Samwell Tarly Jons friend, a maester-in-training. - Gendry Robert Baratheons bastard son. ### From House of the Dragon (Targaryen Civil War Era): - Rhaenyra Targaryen The Realms Delight, claimant to the throne. - Alicent Hightower Rhaenyras rival, queen to Viserys I. - Daemon Targaryen Rhaenyras uncle and husband. - Viserys I Targaryen Peaceful king before the Dance of Dragons. - Aemond Targaryen One-eyed dragonrider (Alicents son). Would you like details on any specific character or house?