"Several podcasts are dedicated to the A Song of Ice and Fire books and Game of Thrones HBO series, including: Game of Owns, History of Westeros, Podcast of Ice and Fire, Not A Cast, Girls Gone Canon, Mythical Astronomy of Ice & Fire, A Storm of Spoilers and Radio Westeros. A Song of Ice and Fire fandom The ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" fandom is an international and informal community of people drawn together by George R. R. Martin's ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" book series, the HBO television series ""Game of Thrones"", and the related merchandise. During"
"army of the dead to march on the Seven Kingdoms and seemingly trapping Tormund and Beric Dondarrion on top of the remaining part of the Wall. Norwegian actor Kristofer Hivju has received positive reviews for his performance as Tormund Giantsbane in the television series. He and the rest of the cast were nominated for Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2014. Tormund Giantsbane Tormund Giantsbane is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television"
"adaption of the series of books. She won the Empire Hero Award along with the rest of the cast in 2015. She was also nominated, along with the rest of the cast for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2016. Ellaria Sand Ellaria Sand is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of high fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin and its television adaptation, ""Game of Thrones"". The character is portrayed by Indira Varma in the TV show. Ellaria first appears in ""A"
"units in different countries. Benioff and Weiss write each of their episodes together, with one of them writing the first half of the script and the other the second half. After that they begin with passing the drafts back and forth to make notes and rewrite parts of it. Benioff and Weiss originally intended to adapt the entire, still-incomplete ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of novels for television. After ""Game of Thrones"" began outpacing the published novels in the sixth season, the series was based on a plot outline of the future novels provided by Martin and original"
"by showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It was based mainly on the first chapters of ""A Storm of Swords"", the third novel in George R. R. Martin's ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series. Specifically, it adapts material from chapters Samwell I, Jon I, Davos I, Davos II, Tyrion I, Daenerys I, Davos III, and Daenerys II from ""A Storm of Swords"" and chapter Daenerys V of ""A Clash of Kings"". Some of the twists that open the third book were used in the previous season's finale (mainly Robb's marriage and the White Walkers attacking the Night's Watch)."
"the release date of his new book, ""Fire & Blood"", dealing with the history of House Targaryen, which was released on November 20, 2018. HBO Productions purchased the television rights for the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series in 2007 and began airing the fantasy series on their US premium cable channel on April 17, 2011. Titled ""Game of Thrones"", it ran weekly for ten episodes, each approximately an hour long. Although busy completing ""A Dance With Dragons"" and other projects, George R. R. Martin was heavily involved in the production of the television series adaptation of his books."
"George R. R. Martin George Raymond Richard Martin (born George Raymond Martin; September 20, 1948), also known as GRRM, is an American novelist and short story writer in the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres, screenwriter, and television producer. He is best known for his series of epic fantasy novels, ""A Song of Ice and Fire"", which was adapted into the HBO series ""Game of Thrones"" (2011–present). In 2005, Lev Grossman of ""Time"" called Martin ""the American Tolkien"", and in 2011, he was included on the annual ""Time"" 100 list of the most influential people in the world. George Raymond"
"the material by character and location, resulting in ""two novels taking place simultaneously"" with different casts of characters. ""A Feast for Crows"" was published months later, and the concurrent novel ""A Dance with Dragons"" was released on July 12, 2011. Martin also noted that the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series would now likely total seven novels. ""A Feast for Crows"" was the first novel in the series to debut at number one on ""The New York Times"" Best Seller list, a feat among fantasy writers only previously achieved by Robert Jordan and Neil Gaiman. In 2006 the novel"
"Jon Snow (character) Jon Snow is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"", in which he is portrayed by English actor Kit Harington. He is a prominent point of view character in the novels, and has been called one of the author's ""finest creations"" and most popular characters by ""The New York Times"". Jon is a main character in the TV series, and his storyline in the 2015 season 5 finale generated a strong reaction among viewers. Speculation"
"Brienne of Tarth Brienne of Tarth is a fictional character in George R. R. Martin's ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels. She is a prominent point of view character in the fourth novel, ""A Feast for Crows"", and a main character in the television adaptation. She is introduced in the second novel in the series, ""A Clash of Kings"". In the television series, Brienne is portrayed by English actress Gwendoline Christie, and is introduced in the show's second season. After appearing as a recurring cast member for two seasons, Christie was promoted to the main cast"
"Drama Supporting Actress in 2013 and 2014, and the MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Actor In A Show in 2017. IGN also nominated Clarke for Best TV Actress in 2011. Daenerys Targaryen Daenerys Targaryen is a fictional character in George R. R. Martin's ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of novels, as well as the television adaptation, ""Game of Thrones"", where she is portrayed by English actress Emilia Clarke. In the novels, she is a prominent point of view character. She is one of the most popular characters in the series, and ""The New York Times"" cites"
"""stark lesson how women who dare to take male power for their own are judged and treated not only in Westeros but in all conventionally patriarchal societies."" Brienne of Tarth Brienne of Tarth is a fictional character in George R. R. Martin's ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels. She is a prominent point of view character in the fourth novel, ""A Feast for Crows"", and a main character in the television adaptation. She is introduced in the second novel in the series, ""A Clash of Kings"". In the television series, Brienne is portrayed by English actress"
"Jonathan Liebesman, and author Terry Brooks. Brooks has stated in an interview that he is happy with the way his story has been adapted. Much like the television adaptation of ""A Song of Ice and Fire"", the series will not be a direct adaptation following the narrative order of the books, but will feature a mix of the books' stories. The first book of the series to be adapted is ""The Elfstones of Shannara"", the second book in the trilogy, with some elements of the other novels being gradually adapted to the show. In December 2014, it was announced that"
"and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2018. Jaime Lannister Jaime Lannister is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". He becomes a prominent point of view character in the novels beginning in ""A Storm of Swords"" (2000). Introduced in ""A Game of Thrones"" (1996), Jaime is a knight of the Kingsguard and a member of House Lannister, one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in the fictional kingdom of"
"47 languages. The fourth and fifth volumes reached the top of ""The New York Times"" Best Seller lists upon their releases. Among the many derived works are several prequel novellas, a TV series, a comic book adaptation, and several card, board, and video games. ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" takes place in a fictional world in which seasons last for years and end unpredictably. Nearly three centuries before the events of the first novel, the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros were united under the Targaryen dynasty by Aegon I and his sister wives Visenya and Rhaenys, establishing military supremacy through"
"claim to the throne, but also devastating weapons of war, which help her in conquest of the Slaver's bay. Books in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series are first published in hardcover and are later re-released as paperback editions. In the UK, Harper Voyager publishes special slipcased editions. The series has also been translated into more than 30 languages. All page totals given below are for the US first editions. George R. R. Martin was already a successful fantasy and sci-fi author and TV writer before writing his ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" book series. Martin had"
"Ygritte Ygritte is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". Introduced in 1998's ""A Clash of Kings"", she subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Storm of Swords"". She is a wildling from the lands beyond the great Wall on the continent Westeros. Her kind are called ""Wildlings"" because they are outside the feudal order of the Seven Kingdoms south of the Wall: she calls them ""Free Folk"". Ygritte is portrayed by Scottish actress Rose Leslie in the HBO television"
"I'm always like, ""yay."" It makes me really happy. Missandei Missandei is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". Introduced in 2000's ""A Storm of Swords"", Missandei was a slave interpreter, before joining Daenerys Targaryen. She is from the island of Naath, off the coast of Sothoryos. She subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Dance with Dragons"" (2011). Missandei is portrayed by Nathalie Emmanuel in the HBO television adaptation. Missandei is ten years old at the start of ""A"
"is unfamiliar to her. The song originates from George R. R. Martin's ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" book series, which the television series is adapted from, and is titled ""Hands of Gold"". In the book series, it is sung by a character known as Symon Silver Tongue, a character unrelated to Sheeran's portrayal. ""Dragonstone"" was directed by Jeremy Podeswa. He joined the series as a director in the fifth season, his first episode being ""Kill the Boy"", which was followed by ""Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken"", for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama"
"Martin's ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of novels. Headey was cast in the role after her friend and eventual co-star, Peter Dinklage, suggested her casting to producers. Her performance as the ruthless queen has received critical acclaim. In 2011, she was nominated for a Scream Award in the category of Best Fantasy Actress for the role. Headey was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for portraying Cersei in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018. Headey made a guest appearance in the television show ""White Collar"" in the episode ""Taking Account"" in which"
"Rickon Stark Rickon Stark is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Rickon is the youngest child of Eddard Stark, the honorable lord of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional kingdom of Westeros. He subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998). The ""Publishers Weekly"" review of ""A Game of Thrones"" noted, ""It is fascinating to watch Martin's characters mature and grow, particularly Stark's children, who"
"of Rhaegar and Lyanna, but Sam mentions a former High Septon's record of annulling Rhaegar's marriage to Elia Martell so that he could marry Lyanna. Bran uses greenseeing to confirm that the marriage took place, and then revisits the vision of the Tower of Joy, discovering that's Jon's real name is Aegon Targaryen. Bran declares that Jon is therefore the heir to the Iron Throne. Bran Stark Brandon Stark, typically called Bran, is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of epic fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation"
"was expected to air in mid 2017. The first footage from the season was revealed in a new promotional video that featured clips from its new and returning original shows for the coming year on November 28, 2016, showcasing Jon Snow, Sansa Stark and Arya Stark. Like the previous season, it would largely consist of original content not found in Martin's ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series, but also adapts material from the upcoming sixth and seventh novels: ""The Winds of Winter"" and ""A Dream of Spring"". HBO confirmed that season 8 has been ordered and that it would"
"Cersei Lannister Cersei Lannister is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"", where she is portrayed by English actress Lena Headey. In the novels, she is a point of view character. Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Cersei is a member of House Lannister, one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in the kingdom of Westeros. She subsequently appeared in ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998) and ""A Storm of Swords"" (2000). She becomes a prominent point"
"Olenna Tyrell Olenna Tyrell (née Redwyne), also known as ""The Queen of Thorns"", is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of high fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, portrayed by Diana Rigg in its television adaptation, ""Game of Thrones"". Olenna is first mentioned in ""A Game of Thrones"" (1996) and first appears in ""A Storm of Swords"" (2000). Olenna's role is the same in the show as in the books. In the season six finale, after losing her family in the wildfire explosion of the Sept caused by Cersei Lannister, Olenna"
"Myrcella Baratheon Myrcella Baratheon is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of epic fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Myrcella is the only daughter of Cersei Lannister from the kingdom of Westeros. She subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998) and ""A Storm of Swords"" (2000). Myrcella is portrayed by Irish actress Aimee Richardson in the first two seasons of the HBO television adaptation, while English actress Nell Tiger Free portrays her in the show's"
"when Brienne of Tarth executes his brother Stannis after the battle of Winterfell, spitefully telling Stannis that Renly was the rightful King after he confesses his role in Renly's death. Renly Baratheon Renly Baratheon is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Renly is the youngest of the three sons of Lord Steffon Baratheon and Cassana Estermont. Renly Baratheon is portrayed by Gethin Anthony in the HBO television adaptation. Renly Baratheon"
"the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2016. IGN also nominated Jon Snow as its Best TV Hero in 2011. Jon Snow (character) Jon Snow is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"", in which he is portrayed by English actor Kit Harington. He is a prominent point of view character in the novels, and has been called one of the author's ""finest creations"" and most popular characters by ""The New"
"Catelyn Stark Catelyn Stark (née Tully) is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". She is a prominent point of view character in the novels. Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Catelyn is the lady of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional kingdom of Westeros. She was born into House Tully of Riverrun. Catelyn is portrayed by Northern Irish actress Michelle Fairley on the HBO series ""Game of Thrones"". American actress Jennifer Ehle"
"Film in 2017. Cersei Lannister Cersei Lannister is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"", where she is portrayed by English actress Lena Headey. In the novels, she is a point of view character. Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Cersei is a member of House Lannister, one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in the kingdom of Westeros. She subsequently appeared in ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998) and ""A Storm of Swords"" (2000). She becomes"
"stand by the target. Rickon Stark Rickon Stark is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Rickon is the youngest child of Eddard Stark, the honorable lord of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional kingdom of Westeros. He subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998). The ""Publishers Weekly"" review of ""A Game of Thrones"" noted, ""It is fascinating to watch Martin's characters mature and grow,"
"of ""A Song of Ice and Fire"", George R. R. Martin. Daniel Minahan, Alex Graves, Michelle MacLaren, and David Nutter each directed two episodes. One further episode was directed by previous series cinematographer, Alik Sakharov, whereas another was co-directed by Benioff and Weiss, both making their directorial debuts, although only Benioff is credited for directing the episode. The filming of the third season began in early July 2012, and concluded with the wrap of the unit filming in Iceland on November 24, 2012. Filming in Iceland, for scenes in five of the season's ten episodes, took place near Akureyri and"
"""A Song of Ice and Fire"" book series when it came out on paperback. After the second book, ""A Clash of Kings"", was released, they decided to create a forum for discussion of the series, creating an early iteration of Westeros.org, and later expanded it as the series became more popular. As of 2016, Westeros.org had more than 100,000 registered members. García and Antonsson have communicated closely with George R. R. Martin, serving sometimes as fact checkers and researchers of the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" universe. They first approached Martin when they had the desire to create a"