We know now that he is, instead, the love child of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark – and thus a plausible heir to the throne. The Bastard of Winterfell was introduced as the illegitimate son of ruler of the North Ned Stark and an unknown mother. As Daenerys and Drogon wiped out Kings Landing, Sandor and Gregor did battle before falling to their deaths in flames of rubble. The Hound survived the Great War against the Night King and the White Walkers, with one ambition in mind - he would finally reunite with his brother Gregor to get his revenge. That is, literally, fighting talk - and right he was. At King’s Landing he confronted Gregor and quietly informed his ghoulish sibling that he would die at Sandor’s hand. He was seemingly killed by Brienne of Tarth, but death cannot keep a dogged warrior down, and after studying with a warrior-turned-preacher (Ian McShane), he allied with the Brotherhood Without Banners and assisted in Jon Snow’s mission to capture a White Walker. But he demonstrated a human side too, offering to protect Sansa Stark during the Battle of the Blackwater and later becoming a traveling companion of Arya Stark. As Prince Joffrey’s bodyguard, he was cruel and ruthless. “The Hound” is the younger brother of “The Mountain”. He has been repaid, in a sense, by being made King Bran's Master of Coin. He's already saved both their lives once, anyway. Bronn was sent on a mission by Queen Cersei to kill her brothers Jaime and Tryion but came clean to them as soon as he arrived in Winterfell, believing he was on the losing side. Bronn later accompanied Jaime on his mission to rescue Myrcella in Dorne and fought at his side at Riverrun.
His expertise would prove vital during the Battle of the Blackwater and he was knighted by Joffrey.
The foul-mouthed mercenary saved Tyrion Lannister’s life by defeat Lysa’s champion in trial by combat at the Eyrie.
Her story came to a conclusion as the sole female member of King Bran's Small Council. Only to be abandoned by him, post virginity-loss, twenty-four hours later. In the Battle of Winterfell she fought alongside Jaime Lannister after being knighted in season eight, episode two. All of that, and now she's even confronted the White Walkers. Brienne even patched up her differences with The Hound, whom she seemingly left for dead. She has since allied with Jon Snow and tested her mettle against Arya in single combat. She would finally avenge Renly, killing Stannis after his defeat by Ramsay. When Catelyn perished at the Red Wedding, Brienne considered her oath of protection transferred to the dead woman’s children. She subsequently escorted Jaime Lannister back to King’s Landing, their antagonism developing into an unexpected friendship. Blamed for Renly’s death she fled the camp, having sworn loyalty to Catelyn Stark. She was haunted by his slaying at the hand of the smoke demon, holding herself responsible. Lord Petyr Baelish (Aidan Gillen)īrienne was introduced as a member of Renly Baratheon’s Kingsguard. Master Aemon died as Snow fought Walkers north of the Wall.
His casting vote saw Jon Snow elected Lord Commander of the Watch. The long-serving Maester of the Night’s Watch was born Aemon Targaryen – the last known Targaryen in Westeros. Here’s our helpful, alphabetical guide to all the main characters and the cast who play them on HBO’s Game of Thrones – alive and/or dead. The show has also re-cast many characters over the years Tommen Baratheon, Daario Naharis, The Mountain, Dickon Tarly, The Three-Eyed Raven, et al. When you think back to all of the epic death scenes - including the Red Wedding, the Battle of the Bastards and the Battle of Winterfell - there are actually a lot of significant faces we've had to say our goodbyes to.
As the long-awaited final season of Game of Thrones bid a final farewell to some of our favourite characters, it's a perfect time to look back on the whole cast from season one, as we remember all of the Westerosi faces that were taken from us too soon.