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The TV show we've come to know and love as "Game of Thrones" was adapted from George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series. And although the show doesn't follow the books exactly, it's still exciting enough to keep us coming back, even though we have to wait a year (or sometimes more) for the next season to air. Are you enough of a fan of the books and the show to name these characters from a single sentence description? Take this fun quiz to find out!
Over the years, we've fallen in love with characters like Arya Stark and Tyrion Lannister. We've come to hate people like Little Finger (may his soul not rest in peace) and Ramsay Bolton, and we've even come to admire characters we may not necessarily like, like Cersei Lannister and her better half, Jaime Lannister. Can you name all the Lannisters, Starks, Sand Snakes, Tyrells, and Targaryens from a hint? Let's find out!
If you think you've got what it takes to ace one of the most fun, yet challenging "Game of Thrones" character quizzes on the internet, this is for you. Let's get started to see if you measure up with the best of them.Â
Bastard turned Lord Commander of the Night's Watch.
Samwell Tarly
Jon Snow
At the commencement of "Game of Thrones," we are introduced to Jon Snow as Ned Stark's bastard son. After his leadership and bravery, he is named Lord Commander of the Night's Watch.
Jorah Mormont
Maester Aemon
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She never needed a needle like Sansa’s.
Arya Stark
While Sansa is very efficient with a sewing needle, it is obvious that Arya doesn't have the same interests. Rather, she wants to learn how to fight, and before leaving for the Night's Watch, Jon gifts her with her own thin sword which she names Needle.
Gilly
Shae
Ellaria Sand
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She was shamed through the streets of King’s Landing.
Catelyn Stark
Melisandre
Margeery Tyrell
Cersei Lannister
When Cersei was arrested by the High Sparrow, she was forced to walk through the streets and back to King's Landing in the nude.
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He betrayed the Starks. Big time!
Theon Greyjoy
When he was younger, Theon Greyjoywas sent to Winterfell as a ward of the Stark family. Although he was very close to them, he ultimately betrayed them for his father and took over Winterfell.
Podrick Payne
Syrio Forel
Jaqen H'ghar
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He went from a steel sword to a golden hand.
Ned Stark
Petyr Baelish
Jamie Lannister
When Jamie Lannister is kept prisoner, Locke, a member of House Bolton, cuts off Jamie's sword hand and forces him to wear it wrapped around his neck. When Jamie returns to King's Landing, they make him a new hand out of Valyrian Steel.
Varys
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The climber who lost the use of his legs.
Petyr Baelish
Sandor Clegane
Bran Stark
In the very first episode of the series, we learn that Bran enjoys climbing up the walls at Winterfell. When he catches Jamie and Cersei together, Jamie pushes him off the building and Bran is left paralyzed.
Lancel Lannister
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Check his hands because he might have a "Littlefinger."
Varys
Petyr Baelish
Petyr Baelish works at King's Landing, but his influence seems to be everywhere. Cunning and conniving, he plots so he'll be left with one thing - power.
Joffrey Baratheon
Roose Bolton
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Fortunately for him, fingers don't make the man.
Podrick Payne
Davos Seaworth
Davos Seaworth used to be a smuggler and brought items to Stannis Baratheon. Although he was made a member of Stannis' court, he was punished for his years as a smuggler by losing the tips of his fingers.
Daario Naharis
Roose Bolton
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Jon Snow's most trusted companion.
Yoren
Pyp
Grenn
Samwell Tarly
Samwell Tarly was forced into joining the Night's Watch by his father. There he meets Jon Snow and the two become great friends.
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Queen of the Andals, Queen of Meereen, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains, and Mother of Dragons.
Olenna Tyrell
Melisandre
Daenerys Targaryen
Daenerys Targaryen was one of the children of the Mad King, Aerys. After he was overthrown and Robert Baratheon became king, she fled alongside her brother before vowing to claim her rightful place on the throne.
Cersei Lannister
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Hold the door!
Meera Reed
Podrick Payne
Hodor
Hodor works at Winterfell as a stable boy and only has the ability to say his 'name' - Hodor. It is later revealed that his name came from a traumatic experience and the words "Hold the door."
Olly
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Tyrion is forever in his debt.
Jamie Lannister
Ser Bronn
A great fighter, Bronn initially comes to Tyrion's rescue when the Lannister needs to escape from Lysa Tully and the Vale. Bronn fights and kills a soldier and Tyrion is set free.
Joffrey Baratheon
Jon Snow
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The king of the North!
Robert Baratheon
Stannis Baratheon
Robb Stark
When Ned is executed by Joffrey, Winterfell and the North are prepared to take King's Landing in revenge. They all declare Robb Stark their king of the North.
Ramsay Bolton
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He had an uncle who was his father.
Bran Stark
Podrick Payne
Theon Greyjoy
Joffrey Baratheon
Joffrey Baratheon was a product of incest between his mother, Cersei, and her brother, Jamie. Joffrey was thought to be the son of the king, Robert Baratheon, but he was not.
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He loved wine and Lyanna Stark.
Roose Bolton
Walder Frey
Robert Baratheon
King Robert Baratheon definitely loved his wine, but not so much his wife. Robert was in love with Eddard (Ned) Stark's sister, Lyanna, who died in childbirth.
Jorah Mormont
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His ponytail illustrates his success and strength.
Daario Naharis
Bran Stark
Rast
Khal Drogo
Drogo is introduced in the series as a "Khal," a leader of the Dothraki people. In their culture, a soldier allows his hair to grow until it is cut off by that of his opponent in defeat.
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He's Unsullied.
Daario Naharis
Jon Arryn
Grey Worm
When Daenerys takes control of the Unsullied army, she places Grey Worm in charge of the soldiers. As she gathers more followers, Grey Worm becomes the leader of her army.
Dickon Tarly
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He became dog food.
Sandor Clegane
Jaqen H'ghar
Ramsay Bolton
Ramsay Bolton was born a bastard but was legitimized at the word of his father, Roose Bolton. After his actions against the Starks, he was put in a cage with his dogs and was eaten.
Theon Greyjoy
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The original Lord of Winterfell when the story begins.
Robert Baratheon
Eddard Stark
At the beginning of the series, we are introduced to Eddard "Ned" Stark, Lord of Winterfell and close friends of the King, Robert Baratheon.
Theon Greyjoy
Tyrion Lannister
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This "bear's" allegiance drifted from Baratheon to Targaryen.
Petyr Baelish
Jamie Lannister
Jorah Mormont
Jorah Mormont was originally sent to spy on Daenerys by Varys for the Baratheon's. Looking for a royal pardon, he soon falls in love with Daenerys and pledges allegiance to her.
Balon Greyjoy
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She was queen to two Baratheon brothers.
Sansa Stark
Ygritte
Walda Bolton
Margaery Tyrell
After Sansa is no longer chosen to be Joffrey's queen, Margaery Tyrell is chosen. When Joffrey dies soon after their marriage, she then weds his younger brother, Tommen.
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Watch out for this fighter, known as the Hound.
Gregor Clegane
Sandor Clegane
Not to be confused with his brother Gregor Clegane, Sandor Clegane was often referred to as the Hound. This brother, Gregor was often called the Mountain. Sandor has a scar along his face that was given to him by his brother in their youth.
Robin Arryn
Locke
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Valar Morghulis.
Daenerys Targaryen
Missandei
Tywin Lannister
Jaqen H'ghar
When Arya is on her own after escaping King's Landing, she meets Jaqen H'ghar, the faceless man, or man with many faces. He often tells her the statement, "Valar Morghulis," meaning "All men must die."
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The Lady of Winterfell.
Cersei Lannister
Margaery Tyrell
Catelyn Stark
Catelyn Stark was originally supposed to marry Brandon Stark, Eddard's brother. When he was murdered by the Mad King, Catelyn married Eddard, commonly called Ned.
Brienne of Tarth
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The first woman in a Kingsguard.
Ygritte
Missandei
Melisandre
Brienne of Tarth
When Brienne pledges allegiance to Renly Baratheon, she wants to be a part of his Kingsguard. When she defeats his soldiers, as well as Loras Tyrell, she is knighted and appointed.
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She brought shame to Cersei.
AlliserThorne
Septa Unella
When Cersei was arrested and punished, she was forced to walk through the streets naked. Septa Unella walked closely behind her chanting, "Shame! Shame! Shame!"
Mace Tyrell
Yara Greyjoy
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"You know nothing, Jon Snow."
Catelyn Stark
Arya Stark
Ygritte
Jon Snow met Ygritte when he went beyond the wall during his time at the Night's Watch. Ygritte was a part of the 'free folk,' and the two shared a relationship before the Wildlings began attacking nearby towns.
Talisa Stark
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Her love of Joffrey turned to hate.
Arya Stark
Talisa Stark
Shae
Sansa Stark
At the beginning of the series, Sansa is thrilled that she is betrothed to Joffrey. After Joffrey orders the execution of her father, her feelings understandably change.
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Tyrion's shy squire turned brave and loyal.
Pypar
Qyburn
Podrick Payne
Podrick is first introduced as Tyrion's squire. When Tyrion is almost killed, Pod comes to his rescue. He then becomes a squire for Brienne of Tarth and proves himself very capable.
Janos Slynt
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Speaker of 19 languages and Daenerys' advisor.
Arya Stark
Missandei
After being freed as a slave, Missandei works for Daenerys Targaryen. It is revealed that she speaks many languages, 19 to be exact.
Lady Olenna
Margaery Tyrell
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He has little birds that whisper in his ears.
Daario Naharis
Tormund Giantsbane
Varys
Varys works as a eunuch in Westeros and brings bits of information from around the world to King's Landing. He has many people, children and adults, working as spies for him to feed him information.
Roose Bolton
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The Lord of Light gives her visions.
Lady Olenna
Lady Melisandre
Lady Melisandre is originally introduced as a priestess working for Stannis Baratheon. She is said to receive visions in fire from the Lord of Light.
Myrcella
Cersei
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Richest man in Westeros.
Jorah Mormont
Gendry
Viserys Targaryen
Tywin Lannister
Many times throughout the series, it is said that the Kingdom would fall through the cracks without the money of the Lannisters, the richest family in Westeros, headed by Tywin Lannister.
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The Lannister who always pays his debts.
Tyrion
The Lannister family has the mantra that "A Lannister always pays his debts." Tyrion is the only one who seems to take this seriously and quotes it numerous times throughout the series.
Cersei
Jamie
Tywin
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Robert Baratheon's legal successor.
Stannis Baratheon
When Ned finds out that Joffrey is not Robert's son, he realizes that Stannis Baratheon is the next legal successor because he is the King's oldest brother.
Joffrey Baratheon
Daenarys Targaryen
Ned Stark
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