Four seasons of Game of Thrones have already passed on HBO - and Season 5 begins on April 12th.
There are a hell of a lot of characters being continually fed through a machine of intrigue and tragedy, and it can be hard to keep track of everything. Luckily, the kind folks at Lovereading.co.uk have put together this handy catch-up machine, so you can refresh your memory ahead of the new season. Who did Arya kill last year? Who crossed Cersei? It's all laid out for you right here.
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House Stark-
Lord Eddard Stark
Who?(Dead)
Lost his head in King’s Landing for treason (season 1). Lord Eddard was initially granted leniency if he would retract his accusations on Joffrey’s linage and would be allowed to live out his days at the wall. After falsely testifying his guilt, he was executed by the Kings Justice, Ser Ilyn Payne.
Lady Catelyn Stark
Who?(Dead)
Killed at the red wedding (Season 3) in an act of treachery orchestrated by Lord Walder Frey, Roose Bolton and Tywin Lannister. Her body was supposedly thrown in the river after her throat was cut by Raymund Frey.
King Robb Stark
Who?(Dead)
King Robb betrothed himself to a daughter of House Frey, an alliance which he later broke when he fell in love with Tulisa Maegyr. The young wolf met his fate at the red wedding (Season 3). He was betrayed and killed by the scheming of the Lords of Frey, Bolton & Lannister, eventually being stabbed through the heart by Roose Bolton. To add further insult to the North, the Frey’s removed his wolf’s head and sewed it onto his body.
Rickon Stark
Who?(Alive)
Although presumed dead at the hands of Theon Greyjoy by most, the youngest of House Stark is still alive to our knowledge. Along with Osha and Shaggydog, Rickon parted ways with his brother (Bran) and his whereabouts is yet unknown.
Bran Stark
Who?(Alive)
The little crippled lord has had a perilous journey. Not only did he have to escape The Boltons, but he and his companions also had to fight off traitors from the Nights Watch and a group of whites, losing Jojen Reed. He is accompanied by his direwolf Summer, gentle giant Hodor and Meera Reed. He is currently with the Three-Eyed Raven and The Children of the Forest, learning the ways of the Greenseers.
Hodor
Who?(Alive)
Hodor is still with Bran and is currently with the Three Eyed Raven and The Children of the Forest. Hodoorrrrrrrrrrr.
Sansa Stark
Who?(Alive – No longer a wimp)
After fleeing King’s Landing (Season 4) for her assumed part in the regicide of Joffrey Baratheon, she is now hiding in secrecy at the Eyrie under the protection of Lord Petyr Baelish. Interesting times are ahead for Sansa as Little Finger teaches her how to play the “Game of Thrones”.
Arya Stark
Who?(Alive - Valar Morghulis)
After roaming the Seven Kingdoms with companions such as the Hound, Gendry, Podrick and Yoren, Arya is en route to Braavos.
Roderick Cassel
Who?(Dead)
Loyal Ser Roderick was beheaded quite woefully by Theon Turncloak in Season 2 when he tried to take Torrhen’s Square back from The Ironborn.
Jory Cassel
Who?(Dead)
Loyal Jory Cassel was killed in a street brawl between guards of House Lannister and Stark. He succumbed to a knife through the eye at the hands of Ser Jamie Lannister in season 1.
Rickard Karstark
Who?(Dead)
Beheaded by the King in the North for treason in Season 3. Rickard Karstark sought vengeance on two innocent Lannister boys for the deaths of his sons, killed in battle and strangled by the king slayer. His death led to Robb Stark losing much of his army.
Maester Luwin
Who?(Dead)
Maester Luwin was considered a father figure to Bran when Ned left for Kings Landing. He schooled Bran on the way of the world and assisted in Bran & Rickon’s escape from Theon. His end was came as a spear in the gut from a member of Theon’s Ironborn raiders.
Septa Mordane
Who?(Dead)
An unfortunate & innocent casualty in the mayhem started by Joffrey & Cersei Lannister at the end of season one. Her head was removed and put on a spike to signify house Stark as traitors and enemies of the throne.
Great Jon Umber
Who?(Status unknown)
8-fingers Jon was last seen feasting at the red wedding. We aren’t sure if he died with so many others or is being held captive at the twins.
House Lannister-
Lord Tywin Lannister, Hand of the King
Who?(Dead – Did not shit gold)
After accomplishing near-victory in the war of the 5 kings, The Lord of The Rock set to stabilize the Seven Kingdoms again. He was eventually murdered with a crossbow by his son Tyrion whilst sitting on the privy in the final episode of season 4. An embarrassing end for a man who tormented Tyrion his whole life.
King Joffrey of Houses Baratheon & Lannister
Who?Dead
The spiteful creature born from the incestuous twins of House Lannister. He drank too deep and met his fate on his wedding day (season 4). After a manhunt for his former betrothed, Sansa Stark and the arrest of her husband Tyrion Lannister, it was revealed that he was poisoned by the Queen of Thorns and Petyr Baelish.
King Tommen of houses Baratheon & Lannister
Who?Alive
Young King Tommen succeeded the throne after his brother Joffrey was poisoned at the purple wedding (season 4). Not only did he inherit the throne from his older brother but also his bride. A stickler for hand-me-downs.
Myrcella of houses Baratheon & Lannister
Who?Alive
Not much has been seen of Myrcella after Tyrion shipped her off to Dorne in season 2. However, Season 5 promises to be an interesting time for her as Dorne comes into the fold following the death of their beloved Red Viper, Prince Oberyn Martell.
Queen Regent Cersei Lannister
Who?Alive – Still a nasty piece of work
The beautiful but hateful daughter of Tywin Lannister is still ruling as Queen Regent in Kings Landing. Season 4 was a tough time for Cersei as her firstborn and Lord Father were both killed. Carelessly creating more enemies, she is set on ending the life of her imp brother Tyrion and his runaway bride Sansa Stark.
Ser Kevan Lannister
Who?Alive
The younger brother of Tywin hasn’t been seen since their victory over The North. He has returned back to the Westerlands but is due in Kings Landing to attend the funeral of his later brother and possibly more.
Ser Lancel Lannister
Who?Alive
Another incestuous concubine to the Queen Regent and wounded in the Battle of the Blackwater in Season 2. Lancel, returned to the west to seek recovery. His part in future of Game of Thrones is not known.
Tyrion Lannister
Who?Alive – Doesn’t need much room
Tyrion is in deep trouble for the deaths of both King Joffrey and his Lord father Tywin Lannister. After being set free by his brother Ser Jamie, The imp has had to flee kings landing in a shipping crate, assisted by his hot and cold friend, Varys.
Lord Commander Ser Jamie Lannister
Who?Alive – Still failing at dinner
The legendary fighter is now Lord Commander of the King’s Guard. The troubled lion changed in seasons 3 and 4 after he lost his sword hand to Locke. Jamie’s internal conflicts make him one of the show’s most interesting characters.
Ser Meryn Trant
Who?Alive
Despite being useless with a sword, the spiteful child beater is somehow still alive and guarding King Tommen. He did make it on someone’s list though for his hand in the muder of Syrio Forel. He was able to beat Syrio because he had armour – and a big fucking sword!
Amory Lorch
Who?Dead
Blow-darted by everyone’s favourite assassin Jagen H’ghar in season 2. Arya named Amory Lorch as a gift to the god of death when he caught her intercepting an important message from Lord Tywin.
House Targaryen-
Daenerys Targaryen
Who?Alive. (Still hasn’t gone to King’s Landing)
The Mother of Dragons is learning to rule in Mereen after conquering Astapor and Yunkai whilst bringing freedom to thousands of slaves in the process. Dany learnt some hard truths in season 4, first betrayed by Ser Jorah Mormont and secondly, the devastation that her dragons leave behind as they grow. The last episode ended in her trapping Rhaegal and Viseron underneath a great pyramid. However the winged-shadow Drogon still roams the wild.
Viserys Targaryen
Who?Dead
His petulance and spitefulness went a step too far when he threatened the Khaleesi at sword-point. The beggar King met his end at the hands of Khal Drogo and a pot of molten gold.
Missandei
Who?Alive
A slave set free by the mother of dragons. She serves Daenerys as a translator and advisor.
Ser Barristan Selmy
Who?Alive (Still can’t catch a break)
Now the Lord Commander of Daenerys Targaryen’s Queensguard. Ser Barristan fled King’s Landing after being released of his service by then King Joffrey Baratheon. He travelled east in search of the mother of dragons, saving her life against the poisonous scorpion set on her by warlock Pyat Pree.
Ser Jorah Mormont
Who?Alive (Out of the friends zone)
Probably licking his wounds after being banished by Daenerys after she found out he had been spying and informing on her in season 1. Season 5 promises the return of Ser Friend Zone although we don’t yet know his true intentions.
Daario Naharis
Who?Alive
The cocky, but handsome Daario is now lover to Queen Daenerys. A prize he has been trying to capture since severing the heads of his captains in the Second Sons and bringing them over to her side.
Grey Worm
Who?Alive
The Commander of the Unsullied (the greatest warriors in Essos) is utterly devoted to the cause of Daenerys. The former slave soldier of Astapor is now on the Queen’s Council.
Rakharo
Who?Dead
Dany’s blood rider was killed by a rival Khal in season 2 whilst searching for life outside the red waste. His head was sent back in a bag. Rakharo’s soul could never join his ancestors because they butchered him like an animal and never burnt his body.
Irri
Who?Dead
In the wrong place at the wrong time, Irri was Strangled by Doreah in season 2 after she discovered that Dany’s dragons had been taken.
Doreah
Who?Dead (Assumed)
Bought as a slave by Viserys. Doreah taught Dany the art of love making. She was later locked in the volt along with Xaro Xhoan Daxos for betraying Daenerys.
House Baratheon-
King Robert Baratheon
Who?Dead
Dear friend of Ned and father of 15 bastard children, he was killed by a boar (Season 1). Queen Cersei commanded her lover and concubine cousin. Lancel Lannister to get him drunk whilst hunting which ultimately led to his demise.
King Stannis Baratheon
Who?Alive
The proclaimed saviour of the Seven Kingdoms and rebel to the Iron Throne. King Stannis is currently at the wall after coming to the aid of the Night’s Watch in their defence against the wildling invasion. It looks like the watch will be in his debt.
King Renly Baratheon
Who?Dead
King Renly saw it as his right to claim the Iron Throne against the laws of Gods and Men. Gentle Renly met his end at the hands of a shadow baby birthed by Melisandre in season 2. He was stabbed through the heart whilst being guarded by Brienne of Tarth.
Lady Melisandre
Who?Alive
The magical red priestess is currently at the wall with King Stannis Baratheon after seeing a great battle in the snow in her flames. She has convinced many men to trade their false gods for R’hllor. Who knows what demons she’ll stir whilst at Castle Black?
Davos Seaworth
Who?Alive
Survivor of the Black Water and witness of demon babies, The Onion Knight and his hard-nose negotiation tactics with the Iron Bank of Braavos helped rebuild Stannis’ army before they set sail for the wall. After helping Stannis defeat the wildlings, he waits at Castle Black with the king.
Mathos Seaworth
Who?Alive
Mathos was converted to the lord of light by Lady Melisandre, which sat uneasy with Davos. He was sent to a watery grave by Tyrion Lannister and his trick with wildfire at the Battle of Blackwater Bay in season 2.
Queen Selyse
Who?Alive (Still weird)
The cold Selyse has travelled north with King Stannis and daughter Shireen. She is turning into a fanatic of R’hllor and will do anything Melisandre asks... even standing by her husband after finding out that Melisandre slept with Stannis!
Princess Shireen
Who?Alive
The daughter of King Stannis is cursed with greyscale. She has also travelled north to Castle Black. Though this was not the wish of her mother Selyse until the lady Melisandre said they she would be needed... for what we cannot say.
The Nights Watch-
Jon Snow
Who?Alive – Still knows nothing
It appears that the bastard just doesn't know how to die. After being strangled by a Wight, climbing a 700 foot wall, being shot by 3 arrows, defending a siege-battle and having his head smashed into an anvil ... Jon is becoming a natural leader among the men of Nights Watch.
Samwell Tarly
Who?Alive (Still scared)
From a craven piggy to a warrior. When Sam isn’t busy slaying white walkers and raising Crasters boy, he spends his time in the dark reading. The well educated softy has become pivotal in the war against The Great Other. His father would be so proud...
Lord Commander Jeor Mormont
Who?Dead
Poor Jeor Mormont was betrayed by a group of Nights Watch deserters and stabbed in the back in season 3. The Old Bear had stopped off at Craster's for shelter and ended up becoming the drinking cup of Karl Tanner.
Maester Aemon
Who?Alive
Old and wise but blind as they come. Maester Aemon is thought to be the last of the Targaryen dynasty. He is considered the voice of reason at Castle Black.
Benjen Stark
Who?Unknown
The younger brother of Lord Eddard Stark was the First Ranger of the Night’s Watch. He hasn't been seen since Season 1, but the absence of a body means he may not be dead! His disappearance is the spark which leads to the tragic Great Range North at the end of the first season.
Grenn
Who?Dead
Swordplay with a giant was never going to end well. Grenn and 5 others nobly defended the gate below the wall but were overwhelmed by the giant Mag the Mighty.
Pyp
Who?Dead
Pyp proved pretty useless with a crossbow. He was killed by the expert marksmanship of Ygritte who shot him through the throat in the wildling attack on Castle Black in season 4.
Ed
Who?Alive
Melancholic and sarcastic Ed took on the unlikely leadership role of defending the wall, fending off a wilding attack with some great scythe action.
Karl Tanner & the Mutineers
Who?Dead
The expert knife fighter was part of the crew that betrayed the Night’s Watch and were held up in Craster’s Keep for most of Season 4. Jon Snow and some brothers ranged north to put an end to it, which also saw Jon reunited with his direwolf Ghost.
Ser Alliser Thorne
Who?Alive but Wounded
Slashed open by Tormund Giantsbane at the battle of Castle Black. The foul mouthed, hateful Master-of-Arms will be back to torment Jon Snow in Season 5.
Janos Slynt
Who?Alive
Janos arrived at the wall in season 4 polluting the air with his dissent and cunning. He proved craven when the battle ensued and was found hiding in the stores room by Sam.
Olly
Who?Alive
The best archer in his hamlet sought out revenge on the wildlings for killing and eating his family. His shot was the nail in the coffin for Ygritte.
Qhorin Halfhand
Who?Dead
The halfhand commanded Jon Snow to kill him in season 2 to win the trust of the wildling camp. His plan was a success as many wildlings were glad to see the back of him.
Yoren
Who?Dead
Was ambushed in Season 2 with Arya, Gendry, Hot Pie and others on his way north to the Night’s Watch. He shared his disdain for crossbows as he took a bolt before slicing up some Lannister soldiers. He met his end at the hands of Ser Amory Lorch.
House Martell-
Prince Oberyn Martell
Who?Dead
In a battle that was the highlight of season 4. The Red Viper of Dorne was a huge fan favourite and had managed to get the better of the mountain before his pride got the better of him and he lost head… and brains…and eyes…
Ellaria Sand
Who?Alive
No longer the paramour to Rhe Red Viper. The last we saw of Ellaria was the mentally scaring image of her covering her face with her shaky hands as Oberyn’s skull was crushed.
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House Greyjoy-
King Balon Greyjoy
Who?Alive
We last saw King Balon Greyjoy in season 3 unwrapping and opening a box of what looked to be Theon’s member. Although his name was called in Melisandre’s prayer with the leeches, we haven’t seen him perish… for now.
Theon Greyjoy
Who?Alive (But having an identity crisis)
“Reek Reek… I’ve always been Reek”. Theon is currently having an identity crisis after being flayed by the bastard of Roose Bolton. He’s now become a sick pet for the bastard and has utterly forgotten his former self.
Yara Greyjoy
Who?Alive
Tomboy Yara was last seen in Season 4 trying to free her brother Theon from The Boltons at the Dreadfort. She fought her way to the dungeons but was set upon by a pack of savage dogs, which surprisingly didn’t manage to bite her like Theon did.
House Tyrell-
Mace Tyrell
Who?Alive
Mace Tyrell is Lord of Highgarden. He came to the aid of the Lannisters on the Battle of the Black Water to help defeat Stannis Baratheon. He also sat on the judge’s panel at Tyrion’s trial in Season 4. He is considered a pompous old oaf by his mother Olena Redwyne, but he does hold a lot of power.
Margaery Tyrell
Who?Alive
Queen-to-be for the third time. The ambitious Margaery is now betrothed to sweet little Tommen. She is under the careful watch of Queen Regent Cersei who doesn’t trust her.
Ser Loras Tyrell
Who?Alive
Gallant and handsome Ser Loras Tyrell is the bachelor of Highgarden. He is a skilled swordsman and was intimate with his late brother-in-law, King Renly Baratheon.
Olenna Redwyne Tyrell
Who?Alive
The Queen of Thorns is the real power in Highgarden. Season 4 revealed that she was the culprit behind the poisoning of Joffrey, however her cunning saw her exit the city without a hint of suspicion.
House Bolton-
Lord Roose Bolton
Who?Alive
Cold and calculating Roose Bolton was last seen heading for Winterfell midway through Season 4. He has been named Warden of the North for his part in the betrayal of the Starks at The Red Wedding. Let’s hope The North Remembers.
Fat Walda Bolton
Who?Alive
The lucky bride to Roose Bolton. Fat Walda was chosen by Roose after Lord Walder offered him a bride of his choice and her weight in silver. Naturally Roose chose the heaviest option. She is now in the North with Roose.
Ramsay Bolton
Who?Alive
Ramsay is now the natural born son of Roose Bolton. The twisted former bastard enjoys cruelty, and when he’s not peeling Theon’s skin, he’s out hunting and trying to win the approval of his Lord Father. In Season 4 Ramsay took Moat Cailin by offering the Ironborn amnesty if they surrendered…. He then skinned them alive.
Locke
Who?Dead
After maiming Ser Jamie’s sword hand, things were looking up for Locke. He returned north with the Boltons and was ordered to track down Bran and Rickon Stark beyond the wall. Hodor put an end to this shambles pretty quickly by twisting his neck from his shoulders. Hodor smash.
Myranda
Who?Alive
Ramsay’s bit-on-the-side and just as twisted as he is. The couple enjoy strolls in the countryside looking for innocent girls to shoot with their bows.
House Tully-
Hoster Tully
Who?Dead
Old Lord Hoster Tully was the father to Catelyn Stark. He passed away in season 3 of old age. His cause was for the north, though his lands paid dear for it.
Edmure Tully
Who?Alive
A captive of The Freys, whose hospitality may be questioned. Edmure was forced to marry a Frey bride in a bid to excuse King Robb’s earlier mishap. He married Roslin, but was taken hostage in the event known as The Red Wedding.
Brynden BlackFish Tully
Who?Alive
We’re not sure on his whereabouts but we know he’s still alive. The talented warrior no doubt has a debt to pay The Lannisters, The Freys and The Boltons.
House Clegane-
Ser Gregor Clegane (The Mountain)
Who?Dead or Alive?
We think the mountain has survived his poisoning by The Red Viper with the help of Qyburn’s strange healing powers. We now have Game of Thrones’ very own Frankenstein’s monster, only this one has a huge sword.
Sandor Clegane (The Hound)
Who?Left for dead (But loves Chicken)
The troubled dog refused to hand over Arya Stark to Brienne at the end of Season 4 and paid a high price. Many have come to like the ferocious chicken-eater but it looks like his time came when Arya left him to die of his wounds near the Eyrie.
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House Arryn-
Jon Arryn
Who?Dead
The death of Jon Arryn was the catalyst to pretty much everything that’s happened so far. Although we were led to believe that the Lannisters had poisoned him, we found out that it was the work of Petyr Baelish and Lysa Arryn in season 4. “Chaos is a ladder” once said the great Lord Baelish.
Little Robyn Arryn
Who?Alive. (Still a weirdo.)
Sick Little Robin is the son of Jon and Lysa Arryn. He has been sick since birth. He is also a little bit mad, no doubt passed down from his mother.
Lysa Arryn
Who?Dead. (Could not fly)
Lysa confronted Sansa at the Eyrie, accusing her of kissing Petyr Baelish. After trying to push Sansa out of The Moon Door, she was calmed by Petyr’s soft words… which turned to a quick shove and a plummet of over a thousand feet.
Ser Vardis Egan
Who?Dead
Offered to champion the Lady Lysa Arryn in the first trial-by-combat of Tyrion Lannister. However, Tyrion’s quick mind saw him name Bronn as his champion. The sellsword outsmarted the knight and threw him from The Moon Door.
Mord
Who?Alive
The Jail guard at the Eyrie is in charge of the sky cells where Tyrion was kept as a prisoner. He is now a rich man after receiving a bag of gold from Tyrion after his survival in the trial by combat.
Ser Hugh
Who?Dead
The likely culprit behind Jon Arryn’s poisoning, Ser Hugh was silenced by the Mountain in the tourney of the hand in Season 1 which mean he couldn’t testify to the poisoning of Lord Arryn, much to the dismay of Ned Stark.
House Frey-
Lord Walder Frey
Who?Still Alive. (Proof that there’s no justice!)
The sly and cunning Lord Walder Frey has passed 90 years old, which makes him a legend in Westeros. Lord Walder was behind the betrayal and slaughter of House Stark at The Red Wedding. His crimes against The North and the tradition of Guest-Right will never be forgotten.
Family Frey
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The Braavosi
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Syrio Forel
Who?Dead. (?)
Arya’s dancing master was killed by Ser Meryn Trant and Lannister guards when he refused to hand over Arya in Season 1, though he did not go down without a fight, serving up Lannister guards with a wooden stick. We never actually saw him die… and as he always said to the God of Death… ‘Not today!’.
Jagen H'Ghari
Who?Alive
The mysterious Faceless Man helped Arya escape the Lannisters at Harrenhal, killing three people of Arya’s choice. The skilled assassin also escaped and is thought to be travelling back to Braavos for his next assignment. Will he and Arya cross paths again?
Tycho Nestoris
Who?Alive
The Head of the Iron Bank of Braavos was introduced in Season 4 to Stannis Baratheon and Davos Seaworth. He drives a hard bargain but will be seeking the money owed to him by the Iron Throne. “Sooner or later the Iron Bank always gets their money back”.
The Dead Who Walk-
Wights
White Walkers
Who?UnDead
We saw a more mystical side to the White Walkers in Season 4 and found out what they want with all these baby boys. They are still the single biggest threat to the Seven Kingdoms.
Nights King– Leader of the white walkers
Who?Undead
We think the leader of the White Walkers is in fact the Night’s King, an ancient Lord Commander of the Nights Watch who fell in love with a pale white women with eyes as blue as ice… He was the guy performing the ritual on the baby in season 4.
Beric Dondarrion
Who?Alive
The Lightning Lord has struck out more than twice and refuses to stay dead. We haven’t seen Lord Beric since season 3 after he sold Gendry to Melisandre.
Weirdos and Wanderers-
Thoros of Myr
Who?Alive
The Red Priest was last seen with the Brotherhood Without Banners. Many years of being a non-believer in the lord of light, he now has a restored faith after he managed to bring back Beric Dondarrion from the dead.
Mirri Maz Duur
Who?Dead
Saved from the marauding ways of the Dothraki by Daenerys, this Woman-of-the-Sheep is taken into her retinue. Her duplicitous magic kills Daenery’s unborn child to revive a brainless Khal Drogo. So Daenerys burns her at the stake to bring dragons to life. As you do.
Jojen Reed
Who?Dead
The young Reed is a greenseer who was destined to lead Bran Stark to the Three Eyed Raven. He was killed on the journey north of the wall after being set upon by a group of Wights that burst from the ground just outside the cave of the Three Eyed Raven.
Meera Reed
Who?Alive
The oldest Reed sibling is a skilled fighter and has been taking care of Bran Stark north of the wall. She survived the ambush from the Wights outside the cave of the Three Eyed Raven. However she was unable to save her brother Jojen, who perished.
Brienne of Tarth
Who?Alive
Brienne of Tarth is still trying to serve the holy vow that she swore to Lady Catelyn Stark. Last season saw her roam the Riverlands and the Eyrie in search of Sansa Stark. She stumbled across another Stark, Arya… Brienne and The Hound came to blows when she tried to claim protection of Arya. Brienne beat The Hound and threw him from a cliff, only to lose Arya in the process.
Podrick Payne
Who?Alive
Podrick Payne was once the brave squire to Tyrion. After Tyrion’s arrest, Jamie saw that he should escape the city and become squire to Brienne. Both are currently trying to find Sansa Stark.
Khal Drogo
Who?Dead
The mighty Dothraki Horse Lord, tamed by a woman who likes to be on top. His life was saved by the strange magic of Mirri Maz Duur, sadly his wits were not. In the end Daenerys grants him death by pillow (season 1).
Gendry
Who?Alive (Still rowing)
The bastard son of King Robert Baratheon was last seen in season 3. He joined the Brotherhood Without Banners and was then sold to Melisandre for her need of king’s blood. He was teased and then set upon by leeches. Davos helped Gendry escape but he has not been seen since.
Qyburn
Who?Alive
The disgraced Maester, thrown out for immoral practice (magic). He now resides in King’s Landing and is set to become Cersei’s new pet. His current project... bringing Ser Gregor Clegane back to life.
Bronn
Who?Alive (Still out for himself)
A skilled and witty sellsword originally under Tyrion’s employ. He refuses to fight for the Imp in trial by combat when he hears The Mountain would be his opponent (season 4) but instead took Cersei’s deal to marry Lollys Stokeworth. He is now under the employ of Ser Jaime, helping him to recover his sword skills.
Varys
Who?Alive
Taken a break from life in King’s Landing. Varys left after helping Tyrion escape from the cells. He understands how the Game of Thrones is played, using his ‘little birds’ as leverage.
Petyr Baelish
Who?Alive
Also known as Littlefinger. Having fled Kings Landing with Sansa Stark he took control of The Eyrie after shoving Lysa Arryn from The Moon Door in Season 4. He later manipulated some of the Lords of the Vale to support his stewardship which led to Robert Arryn leaving the vale for the first time.
Ser Ilyn Payne
Who?Alive
A survivor of Arya’s hit list... so far. Ser Ilyn took the head of Ned Stark when he served as executioner under Joffrey Baratheon. We last saw Ser Ilyn in Season 2 at the Battle of Black Water.
Grandmaester Pycelle
Who?Alive
The Grandmaester Pycelle grew a fantastic beard under the 4 previous kings he served, however this was cut off by Tyrion when he found out Pycelle was spying for Cersei.
Shae
Who?Dead
Shae is a prostitute who began a relationship with Tyrion at the Battle of the Green Fork. She then goes to Kings Landing with him. Their relationship is compromised when Cersei learns of her. This led to Tyrion trying to send her to safety. Seen as a slight, Shae turned up at Tyrion’s trial and falsely testified against him, an act that she would later regret after he found and strangled her on his escape from the cells.
The Three Eyed Crow
Who?Alive
Speculated as Lord Brynden Rivers (Bloodraven). The Three Eyed Raven is slowly turning into a tree. He promises to teach Bran Stark the way of the greenseer in the last episode of Season 4.
Ros
Who?Dead
A prostitute of renowned beauty, Ros was originally working in Winterfell but decided to relocate to King’s Landing for more opportunities. There she finds employment under Petyr Baelish as a spy, but then turn’s double spy to help Varys. She was later executed by Joffrey with his beloved crossbow.
Oliver
Who?Alive
Employed under Petyr Baelish. Young Oliver is a male prostitute who is employed to spy on the great houses in King’s Landing. So far he has added Ser Loras Tyrell and The Red Viper to his list of clients.
Hizdahr Zo Loraq
Who?Alive
Seen briefly in Season 4. Hizdahr Zo Loraq is a slaver in the free city of Mereen, where Daenerys currently rules. He stands to play a much bigger role in the coming season.
Salladhor Saan
Who?Alive
The pirate captain is once again supporting the cause of the rebel King Stannis Baratheon. He is owed a lot of gold. and Cersei Lannister by his reckoning.
Hot Pie
Who?Alive
Fat little Hot Pie was in Arya’s crew that escaped Kings Landing for the Nights Watch. He was captured and taken to Harrenhall finally finding work at an inn where his baking skills kept him safe. There he remains.
Rorge
Who?Dead
By promising to “fuck Arya with a stick”, he bought himself a place on her list. She caught up with him on her travels with The Hound and stuck him through the back of the heart with Needle.
Biter
Who?Dead
Rorge and Biter caught wind of the bounty being held on Sandor Clegane. He bit the Hound's neck which resulted in a serious case of broken neck for himself. Never bite a dog.
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Mance Rayder
Who?Alive
After uniting the Wildling clans to one common cause, Mance and his army were held off by the Night’s Watch (with the help of Stannis Baratheon), in The Battle of the Wall in the penultimate episode of Season 4. He is currently held prisoner at Castle Black.
Craster
Who?Dead
When not threatening people with axes, Craster is busy maintaining staff levels in his keep by sleeping with his daughters. His own temper is his death, inspiring mutiny in the Nights Watch after the defeat at the Fist of the First Men in Season 2/3.
Gilly
Who?Alive
Gilly was taken in by The Nights Watch after the mutiny at Craster’s Keep. She has a young child with her who she has also named Sam in homage to the great “Sam the Slayer”.
Ygritte
Who?Dead
The red-haired wildling who melts Jon Snow’s heart died in his arms at the battle of Castle Black in season 4, but not before taking countless crows with her.
Tormund Giantsbane
Who?Alive
Tormund led the assault on Castle Black and is currently prisoner of the Night’s Watch after being captured. His savage fighting style ended the lives of many crows but he was eventually overwhelmed.
Osha
Who?Unknown
The wildling spearwife was captured by Robb Stark in Season 1. She helped Bran and Rickon escape the Greyjoys and Boltons and is currently on the run with little Rickon. They were last seen in season 3.
Lord of Bones
Who?Alive
The Lord of Bones captured Jon Snow and Quorin Halfhand in Season 2 and took them to Mance Rayder. He is a fierce clan leader within the wildling army. He is believed to be have fled or been captured by the forces of Stannis Baratheon at the end of season 4.
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