1. Arya Stark
   Daenerys Targaryen
2. Cersei Lannister
   Brienne of Tarth

It is said that on the night Daenerys was born on Dragonstone, a vast storm raged. For this reason, she is sometimes called "Daenerys Stormborn".

1. Sandor Clegane
   Joffrey Baratheon
2. Eddard Stark
   Jaime Lannister

Jaime previously served in the Kingsguard of Aerys Targaryen, known as the Mad King, before backstabbing him during the Sack of King's Landing.

1. Drogo
   Loras Tyrell
2. Gregor Clegane
   Renly Baratheon

Drogo marries Daenerys outside the Free City of Pentos, but is unable to communicate with his new wife due to them not sharing a language.

1. Stark
   Tyrell
2. Mortensen
   Bolton

The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros are divided between many hundreds of noble houses of various sizes. In Westeros ultimate power derives from the King on the Iron Throne and descends through the Great Houses that rule the constituent regions of the continent to their vassals.

1. Poison
   Crossbow
2. Sword
   Mace

When Tywin calls Shae a whore yet again, it is the final straw, and Tyrion shoots him in the stomach. Stunned and shocked, Tywin hisses "you're no son of mine". Tyrion replies that he is, and always has been, his son.

1. The proper way to act like a lady.
   How to be a Faceless Man.
2. The best way to train a direwolf.

The Faceless Men of Braavos are a a feared order of mysterious assassins with the ability to change their appearance at will.

1. The Unsullied as the train.
   The dragons eating.
2. The funeral procession following the murdered White Rat's burial in the Temple of the Graces
   Slaves being punished for insubordination, strapped to crosses, and left to die in public

Daenerys offered a condemned man water, but he refuses to drink, saying that he just wants to die.

1. Tywin Lannister
   Lord Varys
2. Cersei Lannister
   Eddard ‘Ned’ Stark

The Game of Thrones audience first meets Ned Stark when he must execute a deserter from the Night's Watch in the first episode of season 1. He makes a point of telling Bran that the man who passes the sentence should swing the sword and take responsibility for his own decisions.

1. Handmaiden
   Prostitute
2. Cook
   Nanny to the Lannister children

She and Tyrion begun an exclusive relationship during the time he was fighting in the Lannister army as part of the Vanguard during the Battle of the Green Fork. Tyrion takes Shae with him as his secret mistress when he is sent to King's Landing to be acting Hand of the King.

1. Ghost
   Nymeria
2. Summer
   Lady

An adult direwolf is as large as a small horse, and can rip a man's arm from its socket.

1. Black Trump virus
   Geostigma
2. Greyscale
   Lampington's disease

People afflicted by the disease are often called "Stone Men", due to how it makes their skin hard and dead. Stone Men are often exiled from society to live in ruined cities in Essos, such as Old Valyria.

1. Eddison Tollett
   Petyr Baelish
2. Lord Varys
   Stannis Baratheon

Stannis Baratheon is played by actor Stephen Dillane, who is also known for his work in The Hours (2002), Spy Game (2001) and King Arthur (2004).

1. Robert Barathean
   Thoros of Myr
2. Overyn Martell
   Khal Drogo

Robert Barathean was played by actor Mark Addy who is also known for his work in Still Standing (2002), The Full Monty (1997) and The Time Machine (2002).

1. They were a welcome gift after arriving at the city of Astapor in Slaver's Bay.
   They were a wedding gift from Magister Illyrio.
2. She found them the first night she traveled with the Dothraki.
   A scout brought them to her after exploring the Red Waste and trying to find shelter.

The last surviving dragons in the world were possessed by House Targaryen, who used them to conquer and unify the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. The dragons eventually died out and the species was considered to be extinct throughout the world.

1. Brienne of Tarth
   Sandor Clegane, the Hound
2. Melisandre
   Samwell Tarly

While traveling to Eyrie to ransom Arya Stark to Lysa Arryn, they take shelter with a farmer who offers them refuge. The next morning, Arya discovers Sandor has robbed the farmer and is extremely angry, but the Hound is pragmatic, saying the farmer will die by winter due to lack of resources and protection, dead people don't need money, and Arya needs to learn to make ugly decisions.

1. Ned Stark
   Petyr Baelish
2. Tywin Lannister
   Grand Maester Pycelle

Tywin is known for his stoic, extremely intelligent, and calculating demeanor, but also his cold, manipulative, and often unfettered attitude, even for his family.

1. Melisandre
   Joffrey Baratheon
2. Princess Myrcella
   Bran Stark

In one ceremony for her god, she predicts that a heavy darkness will fall on the world in the wake of the long summer, that stars will bleed while the cold breath of winter will freeze the seas and says that the dead will rise in the north.

1. Olenna Tyrell
   Mance Ryder
2. Jon Snow
   Melisandre

Melisandre is often referred to as the Red Woman because she is a Red Priestess in the religion of R'hllor, the Lord of Light

1. Asks nicely.
   Threatens to kill Theon baby sister.
2. Tortures him sadistically in many ways.

One of the most devious parts of Ramsay's torture of Theon was pretending to be his friend, helping him escape, and then leading him back to the torture chamber and telling his men to refasten him to the rack "back where he belongs."

1. Direwolves
   A three-eyed raven
2. The Stark family crypt
   White Walkers

The three-eyed raven says, "We watch, we listen, and we remember. The past is already written. The ink is dry."

1. The Bastard of Bolton
   The Kingslayer
2. The Hound
   The Mountain

The Hound is deeply afraid of fire after his brother punished him for playing with one of his toys by holding his head in a burning brazier, leaving him with severe burn scars on the right half of his face.

1. Master of Coin
   Lord Commander of the Kingsguard
2. Master of War
   Master of Ships

Baelish, popularly called Littlefinger, gets to deliver these memorable lines: "Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder. Many who try to climb it fail, and never get to try again. The fall breaks them. And some are given a chance to climb, but refuse. They cling to the realm, or love, or the gods…illusions. Only the ladder is real. The climb is all there is. But they’ll never know this. Not until it’s too late."

1. Jon Snow
   Tyrion Lannister
2. Brienne of Tarth
   Joffrey Baratheon

In the first episode of season 1 of the series, Jon Snow gave Needle to Arya and told her to remember to "stick them with the pointy end," which she also tells Ned.

1. Daenerys Targaryen
   Cersei Lannister
2. Ygritte
   Podrick Payne

Ygritte has rare red hair, which is known as being "kissed by fire" among the wildlings.

1. Robb Stark
   The Hound
2. Brienne and Podrick
   Lord Varys

Upon being cornered by a squad of Bolton soldiers, they are rescued by Brienne and Podrick, who attack and kill the soldiers. Theon kills one of the soldiers, saving Pod's life and then Brienne again offers to pledge her loyalty to Sansa, who accepts.

1. Bran Stark
   Podrick Payne
2. Tyrion Lannister
   Joffrey Baratheon

Tyrion has a fondness for prostitutes and drink, but is also intelligent, cunning, and educated. He also is a kind man who would protect the innocent claiming that he loves broken things.

1. In a luxurious bed in the palace at King's Landing
   In a cave of natural hot springs
2. In a dark room in the fortification of the Wall where the Night's Watch lives
   In the back room of Mance Rayder's hut

After, Ygritte tells Jon she wishes they could stay in the cave forever -- instead of having to leave and face the winter, wars, and monsters outside.

1. Arya Stark
   Bran Stark
2. Joffry Baratheon
   Tyrion Lannister

Brandon Stark, usually called Bran, is the fourth child and second son of Eddard and Catelyn Stark.

1. Talisa Stark
   Sansa Stark
2. Arya Stark
   Catelyn Stark

Catelyn, from House Tully and married into House Stark, is a devoted mother and is fiercely protective of her children.

1. Podrick Payne
   The Hound
2. Tyrion Lannister
   Melisandre

The episode where Joffrey is poisoned, The Lion and the Rose, was written by George R.R. Martin, author of the A Song of Ice and Fire novels. This episode was his sole contribution to the series for the season.

1. Ser Ilyn Payne
   Joffrey Baratheon
2. Hodor
   Grey Worm

In a final bid to save his daughters' lives, Ned falsely confesses to conspiracy and swears fealty to Joffrey as the rightful heir to the Iron Throne. To the horror of Ned's daughters – and delight of the assembled crowd – Joffrey orders his execution.

1. She kills each of the seven current members of the Kingsguard.
   She seduces the king.
2. She blackmails the Lannisters with the help of Pycelle.
   She wins the opportunity in a tournament.

Brienne defeats Loras, the Knight of the Flowers, in a tournament and she requests a place in King Renly's Kingsguard. Renly immediately agrees, to Loras' annoyance.

1. Beyond the Wall
   House Tyrell
2. Westeros
   King's Landing

Mance Rayder is the leader of the "Free Folk" wildings and a feared opponent of the Night's Watch.

1. Khal
   The Spider
2. The Hound
   Mother of Dragons

Varys is a eunuch and was the Master of Whisperers on the King's Small Council until he is forced to flee King's Landing with Tyrion Lannister.

1. He is selected by his peers per Dany's instructions.
   He is assigned the job by Missandei.
2. He wins the role by being able to balance a sword for the longest.

Grey Worm chooses to keep his name as-is, since he considers it to be lucky since it was the one he had when Daenerys Stormborn set him free.

1. All men must die.
   Do the best. Be the best.
2. Where there's a will, there's a way.
   Success or failure are irrelevant.

When Messendai says this, Daenerys responds by saying that "we are not men", making Missandei grin.

1. Petyr Baelish
   Grand Maester Pycelle
2. Khal Drogo
   Lord Varys

Varys, sometimes called the Spider, reveals his true loyalties are to Daenerys Targaryen (though she herself is initially unaware of this), as he believes her rule would be the best way to preserve peace and prosperity in the Seven Kingdoms.

1. The Knight of the Flowers
   The Spider
2. The Imp
   Needle

The son of Lord Mace Tyrell and heir to Highgarden, Loras is a popular tourney knight and ranks as one of the most skilled knights in Westeros.

1. Robb Stark
   Daenerys Targaryen
2. Joffrey Baratheon
   Roose Bolton

Robb earned the nickname "The Young Wolf" for his ferocity in battle as he continued to march south, winning victories against the Lannister army.

1. Joffrey Baratheon
   Tommen Baratheon
2. Renly Baratheon
   Jorah Mormont

Margaery's beauty is equaled by her cleverness, and as a true protegè of her grandmother Olenna, she is a gifted manipulator.

1. Jaime Lannister
   Theon Greyjoy
2. Jon Snow
   Tyrion Lannister

Although there is no single hero in Game of Thrones, most call Tyrion the main protagonist of the series; a dwarf, he uses his wit and intellect to overcome the prejudice he faces.

1. Needle
   Drogo
2. Ice

Ice is melted down by order of Tywin Lannister to make Jaime a new sword. When Jaime asks about the source of the Valyrian steel, Tywin simply replies that the previous owner no longer needed it.

1. Davos Seaworth
   Grey Worm
2. Margaery Tyrell
   Hodor

Though Margaery has developed many facades in order to manipulate and sway the opinions of others in her favor, she is extremely loyal to her family and house, and will go to great lengths to keep them safe.

1. Jon
   Robb
2. Sansa
   Arya

Arya rejects the notion that she must become a lady and marry for influence and power, instead she believes she can forge her own destiny.

1. Jaime Lannister
   Cersei Lannister
2. Joanna Lannister
   Tyrion Lannister

Tyrion's mother Joanna Lannister died giving birth to him, and his father and sister blame him for the death.

1. It was punishment for stealing.
   His father threatened to kill him if Sam didn't join.
2. He volunteered out of selfless devotion to the protection of the realm.
   He was an orphan and had no other options.

Sam's father Randyll Tarly was one of the most skilled military commanders in Westeros, and he hoped for a son who would carry on his leadership of House Tarly in battle, not an overweight scholarly-minded son like Sam who has no thirst for violence. His father, ashamed of him, forced Sam to take the black under threat of death in order to disinherit him.

1. Tywin Lannister
   Brienne of Tarth
2. Theon Greyjoy
   Petyr Baelish

Because Brienne is unusually tall and muscular for a Westeros woman, she is often subject to scorn and condescension, which have led her to becoming extremely pragmatic and blunt. She said this line to Jaime when he was whining.

1. He introduces himself at her wedding as someone that served her father for many years.
   They grew up together in the North.
2. Jorah was good friends with Dany's brother and he introduced the two of them.
   Ser Jorah is a legendary dragon master and Dany seeks him out for advice.

Despite his strong and unrequited feelings for her, Daenerys dismisses Jorah from her service after learning of his past spying.

1. Pear brandy connoisseur
   Tyroshi sellsword
2. Leader of the Unsullied
   Member of the Night's Watch

Daario was employed as a lieutenant in the Second Sons. He was held in high enough regard by the company's co-captains, Mero and Prendahl na Ghezn, that they allowed him to join them in contract negotiations and discussions of the company's future.

1. Cersei Lannister
   Daenerys Targaryen
2. Tywin Lannister
   Ned Stark

Lena Headey who played Cersei Lannister, was recommended to audition for the role by her long time friend Peter Dinklage who played Tyrion Lannister. They liked Lena so much for the role that they never auditioned anyone else for the part.

1. Dogs
   Birds of prey
2. White Walkers
   Direwolves

Ramsay, her stepson, unleashes his hounds who proceed to kill both her and her newborn son.

1. Catelyn Tully and Eddard Stark
   Robart Baratheon and Cersei Lannister
2. Lysa Tully and Jon Arryn
   Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey

The mastermind behind the Red Wedding is Tywin Lannister, who conspired with Frey and Lord Roose Bolton to betray the Northern army in return for clemency and rewards, the breaking of the marriage pact being a mere cover for the massacre.

1. Jon Snow
   Samwell Tarly
2. Alliser Thorne
   Jeor Mormont

Lord Commanders serve for life, and new ones are popularly elected in a Choosing, in which every current member of the Night's Watch casts an equal vote.

1. 2
   7
2. 14
   21

Like the brothers of the Night's Watch, members of the Kingsguard are sworn for life and are forbidden from owning land, taking a wife, or fathering children.

1. A gold lion on a red field
   A golden rose on a green field
2. A grey direwolf on a snow-white field

The House Tyrell rules over the Reach, a vast, fertile, and heavily-populated region of southwestern Westeros, from their castle-seat, Highgarden.

1. Iron Islands
   The North
2. Riverrun
   Stormlands

Petyr went to Riverrun when he was eight years old, carrying all he owned in a bundle. There he befriended Catelyn and Lysa Tully, and their brother Edmure mockingly nicknamed him "Littlefinger" in reference to his small height at the time and the location of his minor landholdings.

1. Principality of Dorne
   Kingdom of the Eriador
2. Kingdom of the Mountain and the Vale
   Kingdom of the Rock

The realm actually consists of nine distinct regions, the remaining two being formally established after the War of Conquest.

1. Watchers
   Rangers
2. Builders
   Stewards

The Night's Watch consists of three groups: the Rangers, who fight, defend the Wall and patrol the Haunted Forest; the Builders, who maintain the Wall and the castles; and the Stewards, who support and feed the members of the Watch.

1. Jamie Lannister
   Samwell Tarly
2. Jorah Mormont
   Eddison Tollett

Members of the Night's Watch swear an oath of duty that prohibits marriage, family, and land ownership, and recruits renounce all past allegiances and birthrights.

1. Winterfell
   King's Landing
2. Temple of the Graces in Meereen
   Castle Black at the Wall

Jon, having just resigned from the Night's Watch, is alerted by the lookout's horn as Sansa, Brienne, and Podrick arrive at Castle Black. Sansa tries to convince Jon to help her retake Winterfell however he is reluctant to fight. Frustrated, Sansa declares to Jon that she will take back Winterfell whether he helps her or not.