The Great Houses of Westeros

Blood, Honor, and Legacy of the Seven Kingdoms

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House Stark of Winterfell

"Winter is Coming"

The North

Rickard Stark

Lord of Winterfell

Killed by the Mad King Aerys II. Father to Brandon, Eddard, Lyanna, and Benjen.

Brandon Stark

Heir to Winterfell

Eldest son, strangled by order of the Mad King before his father's eyes.

Eddard "Ned" Stark

Lord of Winterfell, Warden of the North

Honorable lord who raised Jon Snow. Served as Hand of the King to Robert Baratheon. Executed for treason.

Lyanna Stark

Lady of Winterfell

Her abduction by Rhaegar Targaryen sparked Robert's Rebellion. Mother of Jon Snow (Aegon Targaryen).

Benjen Stark

First Ranger of the Night's Watch

Youngest son who joined the Night's Watch. Went missing beyond the Wall.

Robb Stark

King in the North

Eldest son of Ned. Won every battle but lost the war. Murdered at the Red Wedding.

Sansa Stark

Queen in the North

Survived King's Landing, Ramsay Bolton, and became Queen in the North.

Arya Stark

Faceless Assassin

Trained with the Faceless Men. Killed the Night King and ended the Long Night.

Bran Stark

Bran the Broken, King of the Six Kingdoms

The Three-Eyed Raven with the ability to see through time. Became king after the defeat of Daenerys.

Rickon Stark

Lord of Winterfell (briefly)

Youngest son, killed by Ramsay Bolton during the Battle of the Bastards.

Jon Snow (Aegon Targaryen)

King in the North, Warden of the North

Raised as Ned's bastard, actually son of Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen. Resurrected by Melisandre. Killed Daenerys.

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House Lannister of Casterly Rock

"Hear Me Roar" / "A Lannister Always Pays His Debts"

The Westerlands

Tytos Lannister

Lord of Casterly Rock

Weak lord whose incompetence was corrected by his son Tywin.

Tywin Lannister

Lord of Casterly Rock, Hand of the King

One of the most powerful and feared men in Westeros. Orchestrated the Red Wedding. Killed by Tyrion.

Kevan Lannister

Castellan of Casterly Rock

Tywin's loyal younger brother. Served as Hand of the King briefly.

Cersei Lannister

Queen of the Seven Kingdoms

Twin of Jaime. Ruthless queen who destroyed the Sept of Baelor. Died in the Red Keep with Jaime.

Jaime Lannister

The Kingslayer, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard

Twin of Cersei. Killed the Mad King. Lost his sword hand. Died with Cersei during the fall of King's Landing.

Tyrion Lannister

Hand of the King/Queen

The Imp. Brilliant strategist and survivor. Served as Hand to Daenerys and then Bran.

Lancel Lannister

Cousin, High Sparrow follower

Cousin who had an affair with Cersei. Joined the Faith Militant and died in the Sept explosion.

Joffrey Baratheon

King of the Seven Kingdoms

Actually son of Jaime and Cersei. Cruel and sadistic king. Poisoned at his wedding.

Myrcella Baratheon

Princess

Gentle daughter of Jaime and Cersei. Poisoned by Ellaria Sand in Dorne.

Tommen Baratheon

King of the Seven Kingdoms

Kind son of Jaime and Cersei. Committed suicide after Cersei destroyed the Sept.

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House Targaryen of Dragonstone

"Fire and Blood"

Crownlands (formerly), Dragonstone

Aerys II Targaryen

The Mad King

Last Targaryen king. Went mad and burned people alive. Killed by Jaime Lannister.

Rhaegar Targaryen

Prince of Dragonstone, Heir to the Iron Throne

Noble prince and warrior. Annulled marriage to Elia Martell and married Lyanna Stark. Killed by Robert Baratheon.

Viserys Targaryen

The Beggar King

Exiled prince obsessed with reclaiming the throne. Killed by Khal Drogo with molten gold.

Daenerys Targaryen

Queen of Meereen, The Unburnt, Mother of Dragons

Last Targaryen queen. Freed slaves, hatched dragons, conquered cities. Went mad and burned King's Landing. Killed by Jon Snow.

Rhaenys Targaryen

Princess

Daughter of Rhaegar and Elia. Murdered as a baby during the Sack of King's Landing.

Aegon Targaryen

Prince

Son of Rhaegar and Elia. Murdered as a baby during the Sack of King's Landing.

Jon Snow (Aegon Targaryen VI)

King in the North, Heir to the Iron Throne

Son of Rhaegar and Lyanna. True heir to the throne. Killed Daenerys and was exiled to the Night's Watch.

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House Baratheon of Storm's End

"Ours is the Fury"

The Stormlands

Steffon Baratheon

Lord of Storm's End

Father to Robert, Stannis, and Renly. Died in a shipwreck.

Robert Baratheon

King of the Seven Kingdoms

Led rebellion against Mad King. Strong warrior who became a drunk. Killed by a boar while hunting.

Stannis Baratheon

Lord of Dragonstone, King in the North (claimant)

Rigid, dutiful middle brother. Served the Red Woman. Killed his daughter for power. Defeated and killed.

Renly Baratheon

Lord of Storm's End, King (claimant)

Charming youngest brother. Declared himself king. Killed by shadow assassin birthed by Melisandre.

Shireen Baratheon

Princess

Sweet daughter of Stannis with greyscale scars. Burned alive by her father as sacrifice to R'hllor.

Gendry Baratheon

Lord of Storm's End

Robert's bastard son. Blacksmith and warrior. Legitimized by Daenerys. Only surviving Baratheon.

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House Tyrell of Highgarden

"Growing Strong"

The Reach

Luthor Tyrell

Lord of Highgarden

Father of Mace. Died falling off a cliff while hawking.

Olenna Tyrell

The Queen of Thorns

Sharp-witted matriarch. Orchestrated Joffrey's assassination. Poisoned by Jaime Lannister.

Mace Tyrell

Lord of Highgarden, Hand of the King

Pompous but loyal lord. Died in the Sept of Baelor explosion.

Margaery Tyrell

Queen of the Seven Kingdoms

Beautiful and cunning. Married Renly, Joffrey, and Tommen. Died in Sept explosion.

Loras Tyrell

The Knight of Flowers, Kingsguard

Greatest knight of his generation. Renly's lover. Died in Sept explosion.

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House Greyjoy of Pyke

"We Do Not Sow"

The Iron Islands

Balon Greyjoy

Lord of the Iron Islands, King of the Iron Islands

Led failed rebellion against Robert. Declared independence again. Killed by Euron.

Rodrik Greyjoy

Heir to Pyke

Eldest son, killed during Greyjoy's Rebellion.

Maron Greyjoy

Prince

Son of Balon, killed during Greyjoy's Rebellion.

Yara Greyjoy

Lady of the Iron Islands

Fierce warrior and captain. Supported Daenerys. Rules the Iron Islands.

Theon Greyjoy

Prince of the Iron Islands, Ward of Winterfell

Raised by Starks as hostage. Betrayed them, was tortured by Ramsay. Redeemed himself defending Bran from the Night King.

Euron Greyjoy

King of the Iron Islands

Balon's younger brother. Cruel and ambitious. Killed Balon. Allied with Cersei. Killed by Jaime.

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House Martell of Sunspear

"Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken"

Dorne

Doran Martell

Prince of Dorne

Cautious and calculated ruler. Secretly plotted revenge for his sister Elia. Killed by Ellaria Sand.

Elia Martell

Princess, Wife of Rhaegar Targaryen

Doran's sister. Murdered by The Mountain during the Sack of King's Landing along with her children.

Oberyn Martell

The Red Viper of Dorne

Skilled warrior and poisoner. Fought for Tyrion's trial by combat. Killed by The Mountain.

Trystane Martell

Prince of Dorne

Doran's son, betrothed to Myrcella. Killed by the Sand Snakes.

Ellaria Sand

Paramour of Oberyn

Oberyn's lover. Led the Sand Snakes in revenge. Poisoned Myrcella. Captured and imprisoned by Cersei.

The Sand Snakes

Oberyn's daughters

Obara, Nymeria, and Tyene. Warrior daughters who sought revenge. All killed.

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House Arryn of the Eyrie

"As High as Honor"

The Vale

Jon Arryn

Lord of the Eyrie, Hand of the King

Honorable lord who raised Ned and Robert. Discovered Cersei's secret. Poisoned by Lysa.

Lysa Arryn

Lady of the Eyrie

Catelyn's sister. Unstable and overprotective. Killed her husband Jon. Pushed through Moon Door by Littlefinger.

Robin Arryn

Lord of the Eyrie, Warden of the East

Sickly and spoiled son of Jon and Lysa. Rules the Vale under guidance of others.