Who wrote the book 'A Song of Ice and Fire', adapted for TV as 'Game of Thrones'?
"of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2011, and ""USA Today"" named George R.R. Martin their Author of the Year 2011. According to ""The Globe and Mail"" John Barber, Martin manages simultaneously to master and transcend the genre so that ""Critics applaud the depth of his characterizations and lack of cliché in books that are nonetheless replete with dwarves and dragons"". ""Publishers Weekly"" gave favorable reviews to the first three ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" novels at their points of release, saying that ""A Game of Thrones"" had ""superbly developed characters, accomplished prose and sheer bloody-mindedness"","
"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"
"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"
"Thrones"" is completed in 2019. Weiss is married with two children. D. B. Weiss Daniel Brett Weiss (; born April 23, 1971) is an American television producer and writer, and novelist. Along with his collaborator David Benioff, he is best known as co-creator and showrunner of ""Game of Thrones"", the HBO adaptation of George R. R. Martin's series of books ""A Song of Ice and Fire"". Weiss was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. His family is Jewish. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University. He earned a Master of Philosophy in Irish literature from Trinity College, Dublin with a"
"D. B. Weiss Daniel Brett Weiss (; born April 23, 1971) is an American television producer and writer, and novelist. Along with his collaborator David Benioff, he is best known as co-creator and showrunner of ""Game of Thrones"", the HBO adaptation of George R. R. Martin's series of books ""A Song of Ice and Fire"". Weiss was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. His family is Jewish. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University. He earned a Master of Philosophy in Irish literature from Trinity College, Dublin with a thesis on James Joyce's ""Finnegans Wake"", and a Master of Fine"
"Award for Best Actor. Ned Stark Eddard ""Ned"" Stark is a fictional character in the 1996 fantasy novel ""A Game of Thrones"" by George R. R. Martin, and ""Game of Thrones"", HBO's adaptation of Martin's ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series. In the storyline, Ned is the lord of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional continent of Westeros. Though the character is established as the main character in the novel and the first season of the TV adaptation, Martin's plot twist at the end involving Ned shocked both readers of the book and viewers of"
"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"
"Ned Stark Eddard ""Ned"" Stark is a fictional character in the 1996 fantasy novel ""A Game of Thrones"" by George R. R. Martin, and ""Game of Thrones"", HBO's adaptation of Martin's ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series. In the storyline, Ned is the lord of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional continent of Westeros. Though the character is established as the main character in the novel and the first season of the TV adaptation, Martin's plot twist at the end involving Ned shocked both readers of the book and viewers of the TV series. Ned"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"first book of ""A Song of Ice and Fire"", ""A Game of Thrones"", with the intention that each novel in the series would form the basis for a season's worth of episodes. However, Benioff and Weiss had to resubmit a proposal after Carolyn Strauss stepped down as president of HBO in 2008. The first and second drafts of the pilot script, written by Benioff and Weiss, were submitted in August 2007 and June 2008 respectively. While HBO found both drafts to their liking, a pilot was not ordered until November 2008. Scripted by the show creators David Benioff and D."
"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,"
"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 ""Game of Thrones"". Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Bran is the second son and fourth 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) and ""A Storm of Swords"" (2000). Bran was one of a few prominent characters that were not"
"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"
"Margaery Tyrell Margaery Tyrell 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"". Though a supporting character in the books, she played a more prominent role in the HBO series, and rose to become a main character eventually, where she is portrayed by Natalie Dormer. Margaery is first mentioned in ""A Game of Thrones"" (1996) and first appears in ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998). Margaery is the only daughter of Alerie Hightower and Mace Tyrell, the Lord of"
"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"
"Viserys Targaryen Viserys Targaryen is a fictional character in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and the first season of the television adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Viserys (along with his younger sister, Daenerys) is one of the last confirmed members of House Targaryen who, until fifteen years before the events of the first novel, ruled on the Iron Throne for nearly three hundred years. Viserys is portrayed by Harry Lloyd in the HBO television adaptation. Viserys Targaryen is the middle child"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"Tommen Baratheon Tommen 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"", Tommen Baratheon is the youngest son of Cersei Lannister from the kingdom of Westeros. He subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998), ""A Storm of Swords"" (2000), ""A Feast for Crows"" (2005) and ""A Dance with Dragons"" (2011). Tommen Baratheon is portrayed by Callum Wharry and Dean-Charles Chapman in the HBO television adaptation. Prince Tommen Baratheon is"
"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"
"David Benioff spoke to Martin's literary agent about the books he represented for possible adaption, and the agent sent the first four books of ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" to David Benioff. Benioff read a few hundred pages of the first book in the series, ""A Game of Thrones"", called D. B. Weiss and said: ""Maybe I'm crazy, but I haven't had this much fun reading anything in about 20 years. So take a look because I think it might make a great HBO series."" Weiss, who then read the first book in two days, was very enthusiastic about"
"Robb Stark Robb 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"", Robb is the eldest child and son of Eddard Stark, the honorable lord of Winterfell, an ancient fortress in the North of the fictional continent Westeros. He subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998) and ""A Storm of Swords"" (2000). Robb is portrayed by Scottish actor Richard Madden in the HBO television adaptation. Robb is fourteen years"
"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 her as one of the author's finest creations. Introduced in 1996's ""A Game of Thrones"", Daenerys is one of the last two surviving members (along with her older brother, Viserys) of House"
"Joffrey Baratheon Joffrey 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"", Joffrey is the eldest son of Cersei Lannister from the kingdom of Westeros. He subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998) and ""A Storm of Swords"" (2000). Joffrey is portrayed by Irish actor Jack Gleeson in the HBO television adaptation. Joffrey Baratheon is not a point of view character in the novels, so his actions are"
"from the album liner notes. The Rains of Castamere (song) ""The Rains of Castamere"" is a song appearing in the ""A Song of Ice and Fire"" novels and in the television series adaptation ""Game of Thrones"". The song's lyrics were written by George R. R. Martin in the original novel, and the tune was composed by Ramin Djawadi in 2011, upon request from the series creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. The song appears multiple times throughout the books and show. The song's lyrics first appear in the novel ""A Storm of Swords"", in which ""The Rains of Castamere"""
"a truce between Daenerys and Cersei. Bronn is played by the English actor and singer Jerome Flynn in the television adaption of the series of books. Bronn (character) Bronn 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"", Bronn is a low-born sellsword of great skill and cunning from the kingdom of Westeros. He subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998) and ""A Storm of Swords"" (2000). Bronn is portrayed"
"wrote on the casting of Hill as Varys, saying, ""Hill, like Varys, is quite a chameleon, an actor who truly disappears inside the characters he portrays, more than capable not only of bringing the slimy, simpering eunuch to life."" Varys Varys 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"", Varys is from the fictional city of Lys. He subsequently appeared in Martin's ""A Clash of Kings"" (1998), ""A Storm of Swords"""
"Tyrion. 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"
"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."