Introduction
The A Song of Ice and Fire series features a rich cast of characters. This guide covers everyone you need to know.
Main Characters
Main Characters:
- Jon Snow: Bastard son of Ned Stark, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, later revealed as Aegon Targaryen
- Daenerys Targaryen: Last surviving Targaryen, Mother of Dragons, conquers Slaver's Bay while planning to reclaim the Iron Throne
- Tyrion Lannister: The clever dwarf son of Tywin Lannister, uses his wit to survive the deadly game of thrones
- Arya Stark: Youngest Stark daughter who becomes a skilled assassin while seeking revenge for her family
- Bran Stark: Crippled Stark son who develops mystical powers as the Three-Eyed Raven
- Sansa Stark: Eldest Stark daughter who evolves from naive girl to skilled political player
Supporting Characters
Supporting Characters:
- Eddard Stark: Honor-bound Lord of Winterfell whose investigation into royal bastards leads to his downfall
- Catelyn Stark: Ned's wife from House Tully, fiercely protective of her children
- Robb Stark: Eldest Stark son who becomes King in the North during the War of Five Kings
- Jaime Lannister: The Kingslayer, skilled knight whose character develops from villain to anti-hero
- Cersei Lannister: Queen Mother whose paranoia and thirst for power lead to her downfall
- Stannis Baratheon: Rightful heir who becomes obsessed with duty and justice, ultimately corrupted by power
- Samwell Tarly: Cowardly maester-in-training who becomes one of Jon Snow's closest friends
- Sandor Clegane (The Hound): Scarred warrior who develops an unlikely protective relationship with the Stark girls
Antagonists
Antagonists:
- Joffrey Baratheon: Sadistic boy king whose cruelty makes him one of the most hated characters in fantasy
- Tywin Lannister: Ruthless patriarch of House Lannister, master politician who will do anything to preserve his legacy
- Ramsay Bolton: Psychopathic bastard son whose torture methods make him feared throughout the North
- The Night King: Leader of the White Walkers, ancient enemy threatening all life in Westeros
- Walder Frey: Bitter old lord whose revenge leads to the Red Wedding massacre
Character Development
One of the strengths of A Song of Ice and Fire is how characters grow and change throughout the series.
Character Relationships
The relationships between characters form the heart of the series, creating complex dynamics that drive the plot forward.
