NS
Eddard 'Ned' Stark
Lord of Winterfell, Warden of the North, Hand of the King
Father🐺
House Stark
Winterfell"Winter Is Coming"
The Starks have ruled the North from Winterfell for thousands of years as Wardens of the North. Known for their unwavering honor, the Starks descend from the First Men and follow the Old Gods. Their words — 'Winter Is Coming' — serve as both a warning and a family philosophy.
Patriarch & Matriarch
CT
Catelyn Stark
Lady of Winterfell, née Tully
MotherChildren of Ned & Catelyn
RS
Robb Stark
King in the North, The Young Wolf
Eldest SonSS
Sansa Stark
Queen in the North, Lady of Winterfell
Eldest DaughterAS
Arya Stark
No One / Faceless Assassin
DaughterBS
Bran Stark
The Three-Eyed Raven, King of the Six Kingdoms
SonRS
Rickon Stark
Youngest Stark
Youngest SonRaised at Winterfell / Stark-connected
JS
Jon Snow / Aegon Targaryen
King in the North, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, Rightful Heir to the Iron Throne
Ned's "Nephew" (secret)BJ
Benjen Stark
First Ranger of the Night's Watch
Ned's BrotherTG
Theon Greyjoy
Prince of the Iron Islands
Ward / Foster BrotherKey Relationship — Jon Snow's True Parentage
RT
Rhaegar Targaryen
Crown Prince, The Last Dragon
Father (biological)LS
Lyanna Stark
Ned's Sister, The Wolf Maid
Mother (biological)JS
Jon Snow / Aegon Targaryen
King in the North, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, Rightful Heir to the Iron Throne
Their Son🦁
House Lannister
Casterly Rock"Hear Me Roar!" · "A Lannister Always Pays His Debts"
The wealthiest family in Westeros, the Lannisters of Casterly Rock are known for their gold mines, political cunning, and ruthless ambition. Their official motto is 'Hear Me Roar!' but they are better known by 'A Lannister Always Pays His Debts.'
Patriarch
TL
Tywin Lannister
Lord of Casterly Rock, Warden of the West, Hand of the King
FatherChildren of Tywin
CL
Cersei Lannister
Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, Queen Regent, Queen Mother
Eldest · TwinJL
Jaime Lannister
The Kingslayer, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard
Twin of CerseiTY
Tyrion Lannister
The Imp, Hand of the King/Queen
Youngest SonCersei's Marriage & Children
CL
Cersei Lannister
Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, Queen Regent, Queen Mother
RB
Robert Baratheon
King of the Seven Kingdoms
HusbandJB
Joffrey Baratheon
King of the Seven Kingdoms
Eldest SonMB
Myrcella Baratheon
Princess
DaughterTB
Tommen Baratheon
King of the Seven Kingdoms
Youngest SonExtended — Kevan & Lancel
KL
Kevan Lannister
Ser, Hand of the King
UncleLL
Lancel Lannister
Kevan's Son
Cousin🐉
House Targaryen
Dragonstone"Fire and Blood"
The Targaryens conquered and united the Seven Kingdoms with dragons nearly 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones. Descended from Old Valyria, they practiced incestuous marriages to keep their bloodline pure. The dynasty spans from Aegon the Conqueror through A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Egg (Aegon V) to the Mad King and finally Daenerys.
Targaryen Dynasty — Ancestors (Book Lore)
A4
Aegon IV Targaryen
'The Unworthy' · King of the Seven Kingdoms
AncestorNa
Naerys Targaryen
Queen · Wife of Aegon IV
AncestorD2
Daeron II Targaryen
'The Good' · King of the Seven Kingdoms
SonMM
Mariah Martell
Princess of Dorne · Queen Consort
WifeSons of Daeron II
BB
Baelor Targaryen
'Breakspear' · Crown Prince · Hand of the King
Eldest SonM1
Maekar I Targaryen
King of the Seven Kingdoms
Youngest SonChildren of King Maekar I (Dunk & Egg Era)
Ae
Aerion Targaryen
'Brightflame' · Prince
SonDD
Daeron Targaryen
'The Drunken' · Prince
SonAm
Maester Aemon
Aemon Targaryen · Maester of Castle Black
SonEg
Aegon V Targaryen
'The Unlikely' · 'Egg' · King of the Seven Kingdoms
Youngest Son⬇ Aegon V's grandson → Aerys II "The Mad King" ⬇
The Mad King & Queen
AII
Aerys II Targaryen
The Mad King
FatherRhT
Rhaella Targaryen
Queen of the Seven Kingdoms
MotherChildren of Aerys & Rhaella
RT
Rhaegar Targaryen
Crown Prince, The Last Dragon
Eldest SonVT
Viserys Targaryen
The Beggar King
Second SonDT
Daenerys Targaryen
Mother of Dragons, Breaker of Chains, Khaleesi, Queen of Meereen
Youngest DaughterRhaegar's Families
Children: Rhaenys & Aegon (both killed in Robert's Rebellion)
RT
Rhaegar Targaryen
Crown Prince, The Last Dragon
EM
Elia Martell
Princess of Dorne, wife of Rhaegar
Wife (1st)RT
Rhaegar Targaryen
Crown Prince, The Last Dragon
LS
Lyanna Stark
Ned's Sister, The Wolf Maid
Wife (2nd, secret)JS
Jon Snow / Aegon Targaryen
King in the North, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, Rightful Heir to the Iron Throne
SonDaenerys' Key Allies
KD
Khal Drogo
Khal of the Great Grass Sea
HusbandMi
Missandei
Advisor and Translator to Daenerys
AdvisorGW
Grey Worm
Commander of the Unsullied
CommanderJM
Ser Jorah Mormont
Knight, Lord Commander of the Queensguard
Advisor / Sworn Sword🦑
House Greyjoy
Pyke · Iron Islands"We Do Not Sow"
The ironborn of the Iron Islands follow the Drowned God and live by the Old Way — taking what they want through raiding and reaving. House Greyjoy rules from the castle of Pyke, and their words 'We Do Not Sow' reflect their predatory culture.
Lord of the Iron Islands
BG
Balon Greyjoy
Lord of the Iron Islands
FatherBalon's Children & Brother
YG
Yara Greyjoy
Queen of the Iron Islands
DaughterTG
Theon Greyjoy
Prince of the Iron Islands
SonEG
Euron Greyjoy
King of the Iron Islands
Balon's Brother🌹
House Tyrell
Highgarden"Growing Strong"
The Tyrells of Highgarden are the second wealthiest family in Westeros, ruling the fertile Reach. Known for political marriages and soft power rather than military might, they were secretly one of the most politically savvy houses. Their words are 'Growing Strong.'
The Queen of Thorns & Family
OT
Olenna Tyrell
The Queen of Thorns
GrandmotherMT
Mace Tyrell
Lord of Highgarden, Warden of the South
Son of OlennaMaT
Margaery Tyrell
Queen (married Joffrey, then Tommen)
GranddaughterLT
Loras Tyrell
The Knight of Flowers, Kingsguard
Grandson☀️
House Martell
Sunspear · Dorne"Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken"
House Martell rules Dorne from Sunspear, the only kingdom never conquered by the Targaryens. Dorne joined the Seven Kingdoms through marriage, not war. Known for their progressive views on gender and sexuality, their words are 'Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken.'
Ruling Family
DM
Doran Martell
Prince of Dorne
Head of HouseOM
Oberyn Martell
The Red Viper of Dorne
BrotherTrM
Trystane Martell
Prince of Dorne
Doran's SonES
Ellaria Sand
Paramour of Oberyn Martell
Oberyn's Partner🐟
House Tully & Arryn
Riverrun & The EyrieTully: "Family, Duty, Honor" · Arryn: "As High as Honor"
House Tully of Riverrun rules the Riverlands, strategically located at the crossroads of Westeros. The Tullys are deeply tied to the Starks, Arryns, and Lannisters through marriage. House Arryn of the Eyrie rules the mountainous Vale. Their near-impregnable castle sits atop the Mountains of the Moon.
House Tully
HT
Hoster Tully
Lord of Riverrun
PatriarchCT
Catelyn Stark
Lady of Winterfell, née Tully
Eldest DaughterLA
Lysa Arryn
Lady of the Eyrie, née Tully
Middle DaughterET
Edmure Tully
Lord of Riverrun
SonBrT
Brynden 'The Blackfish' Tully
Ser, Knight of the Riverlands
UncleHouse Arryn
JA
Jon Arryn
Lord of the Eyrie · Hand of the King
HusbandLA
Lysa Arryn
Lady of the Eyrie, née Tully
WifeRA
Robin Arryn
Lord of the Eyrie
SonPetyr "Littlefinger" Baelish — Connected to both
Grew up with Catelyn & Lysa · Secretly loved Catelyn · Married then murdered Lysa · Manipulated Robin
PB
Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish
Master of Coin, Lord Protector of the Vale
Manipulator🐉
House Blackfyre & The Great Bastards
Exiled"Beneath the gold, the bitter steel"
House Blackfyre was founded by Daemon Blackfyre, a legitimized Great Bastard of King Aegon IV 'The Unworthy.' The Blackfyre Rebellions — five civil wars between the mainline Targaryens and the Blackfyre pretenders — shaped Westerosi history for a century. The Great Bastards include Bloodraven (who became the Three-Eyed Raven), Bittersteel (founder of the Golden Company), and Shiera Seastar.
The Great Bastards of Aegon IV
⬆ Father: Aegon IV "The Unworthy" (see House Targaryen) ⬆
DB
Daemon Blackfyre
Founder of House Blackfyre · The Black Dragon
Great BastardBR
Brynden Rivers
'Bloodraven' · Hand of the King · Three-Eyed Raven
Great BastardBS
Aegor Rivers
'Bittersteel' · Founder of the Golden Company
Great BastardSS
Shiera Seastar
The Most Beautiful Woman in Westeros
Great BastardThe Blackfyre Pretenders
D2
Daemon II Blackfyre
The Second Blackfyre Pretender
Pretender⚔️
Key Figures & Independents
Characters who shape the story across all houses
These characters don't belong to any single Great House but play pivotal roles across the story — from Night's Watch brothers and wildling allies to scheming advisors and terrifying villains.
The Night's Watch & The North
ST
Samwell Tarly
Maester, Grand Maester to King Bran
Jon's Closest AllyYg
Ygritte
Wildling Spearwife
Jon's LoverTG
Tormund Giantsbane
Free Folk Leader
Jon's AllyHo
Hodor
Bran's Protector
Bran's ProtectorGi
Gilly
Free Folk, Sam's Partner
Sam's PartnerA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Book / AKOTSK)
DT
Ser Duncan the Tall
Hedge Knight · Lord Commander of the Kingsguard
AKOTSK ProtagonistAm
Maester Aemon
Aemon Targaryen · Maester of Castle Black
Dunk & Egg EraKnights & Warriors
BT
Brienne of Tarth
Ser, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard
Sworn to StarksSC
Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane
Sworn Shield, Reluctant Protector
The HoundGC
Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane
Ser, Cersei's Champion
The MountainPP
Podrick Payne
Ser, Knight of the Kingsguard
Brienne's SquireBr
Lord Bronn of the Blackwater
Lord of Highgarden, Master of Coin
Tyrion & Jaime's AllyKing's Landing — Schemers & Advisors
Vy
Lord Varys
The Spider, Master of Whisperers
SpymasterPy
Grand Maester Pycelle
Grand Maester of the Seven Kingdoms
Grand MaesterQy
Qyburn
Hand of the Queen to Cersei
Cersei's HandHS
The High Sparrow
High Septon, Leader of the Faith Militant
Faith LeaderEssos & Daenerys' Circle
Da
Daario Naharis
Captain of the Second Sons
Dany's LoverJH
Jaqen H'ghar
Faceless Man, A Man Has No Name
Arya's MentorVillains
RB
Ramsay Bolton
Lord of Winterfell, Warden of the North
Sansa's TormentorRoB
Roose Bolton
Lord of the Dreadfort, Warden of the North
Northern LordWF
Walder Frey
Lord of the Crossing
Lord of the CrossingNK
The Night King
Leader of the White Walkers
Main Antagonist🗺️
Locations of Westeros & Essos
Westeros — The Seven Kingdoms
King's Landing
The Crownlands
Capital of the Seven Kingdoms. Home to the Iron Throne and the Red Keep. Where most political scheming takes place.
Ruler: Baratheon → Lannister
Winterfell
The North
Ancient seat of House Stark. A massive fortress in the frozen North, built over hot springs that keep it warm.
Ruler: House Stark
Casterly Rock
The Westerlands
Seat of House Lannister, built on gold mines that funded their immense wealth. A rock fortress overlooking the sea.
Ruler: House Lannister
Dragonstone
Blackwater Bay
Volcanic island fortress. Ancestral seat of the Targaryens before they conquered Westeros. Used by Stannis, then Daenerys.
Ruler: Targaryen → Baratheon → Targaryen
The Wall & Castle Black
The Far North
700-foot wall of ice. Defended by the Night's Watch against wildlings and White Walkers. Jon Snow served here.
Ruler: The Night's Watch
The Eyrie
The Vale of Arryn
Nearly impregnable castle high in the Mountains of the Moon. Known for its Moon Door (a hole in the floor for executions).
Ruler: House Arryn
Highgarden
The Reach
Beautiful seat of House Tyrell. The most fertile region of Westeros, making the Tyrells extremely wealthy.
Ruler: House Tyrell
Sunspear & Dorne
Dorne (Southernmost)
Hot, desert region. Dorne was never conquered by the Targaryens — they joined through marriage. Most culturally distinct kingdom.
Ruler: House Martell
Pyke & The Iron Islands
Iron Islands
Harsh, rocky islands off the west coast. Home to reavers and raiders who follow the Drowned God.
Ruler: House Greyjoy
Riverrun
The Riverlands
Seat of House Tully at the junction of rivers. Strategically important but frequently fought over.
Ruler: House Tully
Storm's End
The Stormlands
Seat of House Baratheon. A massive, round castle said to be protected by magical wards against storms.
Ruler: House Baratheon
The Twins (The Crossing)
The Riverlands
Two castles connected by a bridge. Seat of House Frey. Infamous site of the Red Wedding.
Ruler: House Frey
Essos — Across the Narrow Sea
Pentos
Free Cities
Where Daenerys and Viserys lived in exile with Illyrio Mopatis. Where Dany married Khal Drogo.
Vaes Dothrak
The Dothraki Sea
Only city of the Dothraki. Sacred place where no blood may be spilled. Home of the Dosh Khaleen (widowed khaleesis).
Qarth
Eastern Essos
"The Greatest City That Ever Was." Daenerys came here after the Red Waste. Home to warlocks and merchants.
Astapor, Yunkai & Meereen
Slaver's Bay
Three slave cities Daenerys conquered and liberated. She ruled Meereen for several seasons. The Unsullied came from Astapor.
Braavos
Free Cities
Home of the Iron Bank and the Faceless Men (House of Black and White). Where Arya trained to become "No One."
Old Valyria
Ruins
Ancient homeland of the Targaryens and their dragons. Destroyed by the Doom — a cataclysmic volcanic event. Now cursed ruins.
How A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Connects to Game of Thrones
The Targaryen Lineage: From Egg to the Mad King
Young Prince Aegon "Egg" Targaryen, squire to Ser Duncan the Tall in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, eventually becomes King Aegon V "The Unlikely." His grandson is Aerys II, the Mad King who was overthrown by Robert Baratheon. Aerys's children — Rhaegar, Viserys, and Daenerys — drive the central conflicts of Game of Thrones. Jon Snow is secretly Rhaegar's son, making him Egg's great-great-grandson.
Maester Aemon: The Bridge Between Eras
Maester Aemon at Castle Black is Egg's older brother — born Aemon Targaryen, son of King Maekar I. He forswore the crown and joined the Night's Watch, living to over 100 years old. He mentored both Jon Snow and Samwell Tarly, and was one of Daenerys's few living relatives, though they never met.
Bloodraven: From Great Bastard to Three-Eyed Raven
Brynden "Bloodraven" Rivers, one of the Great Bastards of Aegon IV, appears in the Dunk & Egg stories as Hand of the King and master of spies. He later joined the Night's Watch, ventured beyond the Wall, and merged with a weirwood tree — becoming the Three-Eyed Raven who trains Bran Stark centuries later. Played by Max von Sydow in Game of Thrones.
Ser Duncan the Tall's Legacy
The towering hedge knight Dunk becomes Lord Commander of the Kingsguard and dies alongside Egg at the Tragedy at Summerhall. Book lore strongly implies he is an ancestor of Brienne of Tarth — both share exceptional height and a deep sense of honor. Brienne eventually becomes Lord Commander of the Kingsguard herself, mirroring Dunk's path.
Timeline: ~90 Years Apart
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms begins around 209 AC. Game of Thrones starts around 298 AC. The events at the Ashford Tourney, the Blackfyre Rebellions, and the Tragedy at Summerhall all echo through the later story — from the Golden Company (founded by Bittersteel) that Cersei hires in Season 8, to the Valyrian steel dagger that Arya uses to kill the Night King.