Summary
- Notable characters from Game of Thrones, like Tyrion's lover Shae and Daenerys' advisor Missandei, hail from outside of Westeros.
- Talisa's love story with Robb Stark ended tragically in the Red Wedding, showcasing the consequences of defying House Frey.
- Grey Worm's loyalty to Daenerys leads him to carry out drastic actions, like the Sacking of King's Landing after Missandei's death.
Game of Thrones focuses primarily on the continent of Westeros and the Seven Kingdoms that rule there. The Starks, Lannisters, and other houses try to establish their dominance as the ones worthy of ruling over the Iron Throne.
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However, George R. R. Martin's worldbuilding is incredibly detailed, to the point where continents and other locations outside of Westeros have also been fleshed out. Some notable characters from Game of Thrones hail from outside of Westeros, yet end up being just as critical and beloved as the ones born on the series' main continent.
8 Shae
Tyrion Falls In Love With This Lady From The Free Cities
- Birthplace: Lorath
- Played By: Sibel Kekilli
Given how wary Tyrion is regarding his emotions, it's nice to see him open up from time to time. After forming a connection with Shae, he proclaims his love for her and tries to help her feel like she belongs in his life, even if she may be a courtesan who is looked down upon by royalty.
After he finds himself smack-dab in the middle of a political conspiracy, Tyrion pretends to hate Shae so that she doesn't find herself in harm's way. Instead, his jilted lover decides to testify against Tyrion in court, putting her in the Lannisters' crosshairs. Tyrion then strangles the woman he loved after finding her in his father's bed.
7 Talisa Stark
Her Charms Win Over Robb
- Birthplace: Volantis
- Played By: Oona Chaplin
Talisa had an epiphany in Volantis after a slave saved her brother. She refused to live in a place where people could be treated like objects and worked tirelessly to educate herself as a healer before moving to Westeros.
After a chance encounter with a wounded Robb Stark causes sparks to fly between them, Talisa and the King in the North wed against the wishes of Catelyn and House Frey. This turned out to be a fatal mistake, since Walder Frey was so incensed that he decided to ally with the Lannisters and betray House Stark at the Red Wedding.
6 Daario Naharis
A Soldier Whom Daenerys Became Enamored With
- Birthplace: Tyrosh
- Played By: Ed Skrein (Season 3), Michiel Huisman (Seasons 4–6)
Daario Naharis is a suave soldier who wins over Daenerys with his charm and beauty. She can't help but be drawn to the warrior, eventually sparking a romance with him that gets under Jorah's skin.
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He eventually leaves her service, but his impact is felt throughout the series. Despite the change of actor confusing fans, Daario still retained much of his charm when he returned in Game of Thrones Season 4.
5 Grey Worm
The Leader Of The Unsullied Swears Fealty To Daenerys
- Birthplace: Summer Isles
- Played By: Jacob Anderson
Grey Worm was one of the members of the Unsullied who had resigned himself to a life of slavery. However, Daenerys freed him and the rest of his fellow soldiers from their shackles, allowing them to serve her of their own will instead of being forced into the role.
This earned Daenerys Grey Worm's loyalty, and he became one of her trusted soldiers and advisors. After seeing Missandei, the woman he'd grown to love, decapitated under Cersei's orders, he has no problems carrying out the Sacking of King's Landing when Daenerys officially transforms into the Mad Queen.
4 Missandei
A Former Slave Who Becomes Daenerys' Advisor
- Birthplace: Naath
- Played By: Nathalie Emmanuel
Another slave who was freed from her life of servitude because of Daenerys, it didn't take long for Missandei to win over the Mother of Dragons and become her handmaiden. She was upgraded to the role of an advisor who used her wealth of local knowledge to guide Daenerys whenever required.
She was the voice of reason tying Daenerys down, which is why witnessing her death at the hands of the Mountain broke the Queen for good. Her rage didn't subside even when Cersei surrendered, causing her to murder thousands of innocents in the Sacking of King's Landing.
3 Melisandre
The Red Woman Mystified Everyone With Her Powers
- Birthplace: Asshai
- Played By: Carice van Houten
The Red Woman was one of the most captivating characters in Game of Thrones. She won over Stannis' trust and gave him questionable advice, which repeatedly put her at odds with Davos Seaworth.
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Born in Asshai, Melisandre became a Red Priestess who served the Lord of Light and eventually made her way to Westeros. Her impact on the show was palpable. She played a major role in the Battle of Winterfell and gave the heroes a fighting chance against the massive army of White Walkers.
2 Khal Drogo
Daenerys' Husband Was A Powerful Khal
- Birthplace: Dothraki Sea
- Played By: Jason Momoa
Khal Drogo introduced viewers to the savagery of the Dothraki, even though he eventually developed a tender spot for his Queen. He was a fearsome warrior who became the Khal and refused to show weakness, which eventually came back to bite him.
After a treatment gone wrong, Drogo's wound became infected, and he passed away. Mirri Maz Duur, the woman responsible for this ill-timed death, was burned at the stake, and as Daenerys stepped into the fire, she took her first step as the rightful Queen of Westeros.
1 Varys
A Smart Advisor Who Wanted The Throne To Be In Capable Hands
- Birthplace: Lys
- Played By: Conleth Hill
Varys is one of the smartest characters in Game of Thrones. He endured a horrid time as a slave child, and was eventually sold to a deranged sorcerer who numbed his body but kept his sensation of pain intact as he castrated him.
Varys eventually escaped and used his wily ways to become a street-smart urchin who was ultimately seen as fit enough to become King Robert's spymaster. Unfortunately, the writers forgot how clever he was when he started advising Daenerys, causing him to make an out-of-character mistake that led to a fiery execution.
- Release Date
- 2011 - 2019-00-00
- Showrunner
- David Benioff, D.B. Weiss
- Directors
- David Nutter, Alan Taylor, D.B. Weiss, David Benioff
Cast
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Kit HaringtonJon Snow -
Isaac Hempstead WrightBrandon Bran Stark
WHERE TO WATCH
- Writers
- D.B. Weiss, George R.R. Martin, David Benioff
- Seasons
- 8
