Favourite GOT character

billyhead

Toss up between Bronn and the hound but have to go for the hound. Love his grumpy personality and comes out with some great one liners:D

scudzilla

Either Naked Danaerys or Tyrion for me

johnnyskeleton

Hodor

jeff bingham

Think the hounds part is excellent at the moment. Gruff ****!

J. Marston

Ser Davos.

All the honour and goodness of Jon Snow with less brooding and more charisma.

TerrorFirmer

Jaime. Season one, he's the loathsome, arrogant twat whose head you want so badly to see sliced off. Season two, he's an insufferable, pompous arse and you're actively willing bad things to happen to him. Season three, you've grown strangely fond of him and by Season 4, he's literally become one of the best things about the show and one of the best people in it.

Runner up prize - Cersei, whose character arc is literally the polar opposite of Jaime's.

.G.

Tormund

flazio

scudzilla wrote: »

Either Naked Danaerys or Tyrion for me

I prefer Tyrion with his clothes on if it's all the same.

Bronn, the Hound and Thormond are my favourites. Also liked pretty much all the Tyrell family from Granny Olenna right down to Ser Iron Fist.

pickarooney

Missandei

The Golden Miller

Reek

CalamariFritti

Tyrion no contest. 2nd favourite is a toss up between Arya and Jamie. Jamie really is the most intriguing character in the whole show especially lately.

Tyrion and Arya mostly based on the POV narrative in the books. Jamie based on the TV show developments and the actors performance.

Tilikum

Jamie & The hound.

Also loved Ramsey Bolton.

More importantly I HATE

Balish (however you spell it)
The fat lad no balls
The fat lad with balls
The auld lad that follow danerys around like a pure sap. Cop onto yourself you auld eejit, you have no chance.
Jon Snow.

There's probably more.

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Sansa Stark

This probably is not gonna be one of the most popular opinions, but both in the books and the show she's a character I couldn't stand in the beginning, but as the series progressed and Sansa began learning how to play the game (through observing Cersei, Tyrion, and Littlefinger) she also became the character I was most invested in. While reading the 4th book, A Feast For Crows, is when I found myself fully on Team Sansa, and Sophie Turner has managed to build on that as Sansa's arc played out on the show.

Honorable mention for Davos, who's another character I wasn't all that crazy about at first, but really grew on me, especially thanks to Liam Cunningham's portrayal of the character.

ardinn

In the beginning it was arya - I hate her a little now, but still want to like her, I did hate sansa in the beginning but now kinda like her.

Tyrion is the man!

Cersei can lick my helmet!

Jamies cool

John snow is too metro for me - now he is banging his aunt!

Nerdlingr

Always liked Sansa as well because she was this character that had loads of room to grow and improve, and finally she has.
Jorah Mormont was probably my favourite in the books. love his background story. The outcast... an exile who seems to always be played a losing hand in life. He's the doomed hero as such. A man forever atoning for his mistakes.

mzungu

Jaime. A great story arc. His journey has always been interesting to watch.

PressRun

Was Arya at the beginning, I liked her story. Pity they turned her in a cartoon character.
Also a big Tormund fan. He's probably the only one I really care about at this point.

Actually, now that I think of it, Tywin was really the best character, tbh.

Whispered

I don't particularly like the character but I think Alfie Allen does a brilliant job playing Theon.

Davos is well up there but my favourites were Olenna Tyrell and Margery. I would have loved to see more of Margery and her relationship with Tommen. I think she'd have made a great queen and would have helped Tommen develop into a fair and savvy ruler.

Roger Hassenforder

Ramsey Boolton was a great villan

Degag

The Hound without question. A fantastic character fantasically portrayed by Rory McCann. You can see that he understand the tortured soul that he is. Only hope he gets redemption.

Jaime probably my second favourite at the moment - again because the acting is superb and because the character is so deep.

Tyrion for me is gone off the boil a bit - not a fault of Peter Dinklage but moreso that i'm not sure if the writers know what to do with him.

Honourable mentions to Tormund, Jon Beric, Olenna, Tywin, Bronn, Roose and even the High Sparrow!

Arghus

The Hound I guess, though every line that comes out of his mouth is total fan service.

Edit: Davos. What I meant to say was Davos. Love his no nonsense decency and wit.

Arghus

Roger Hassenforder wrote: »

Ramsey Boolton was a great villan

He was, up until the point where he became really, really boring.

Noel82

Jaime probably. It's hard to believe he's the same person who threw Bran off the tower. He looks and speaks like a stereotypical knight and his armor is awesome, fantastic actor and story arc. The hound and Tormund are both awesome too.

lazybones32

Varys, Pycell, Tywin (tywin and olenna was great writing, acting and delivery) king robert, joffrey and oddly enough, Ser barriston selmy.

The bad/evil charactets are more interesting than the good ones.

Arghus

Whispered wrote: »

I don't particularly like the character but I think Alfie Allen does a brilliant job playing Theon.

Agreed. I think he does an amazing job on conveying all the constant hurt, guilt and trauma that is being Theon. His performance is one of the most underrated aspects of the show.

EPAndlee

For me it's Night King. He has such a presence for someone/thing that doesn't say a word also the mystery around him. He just arrives, doesn't say anything and f**ks sh!t up which is pretty cool and he has a dragon!

RobbingBandit

Varys, Littlefinger, Tyrion, Tywin, Mance, Thormund, Lady Olenna, Lyanna Mormont, Arya, King Robert. Ser Jorah is ultimately my favorite

SimonTemplar

It's probably still Tyrion for me although his character was best in King's Landing and has lost some of his appeal since he moved to Essos and became Dany's hand. This is evident that one of his best scenes in years was with Cersei in the last episode.

As others have mentioned, Jaime's arc has been exceptional throughout the series. I watched the very first episode again today and he was such an arrogant self-entitled ass**** back then. Now that he has finally broken away from Cersei, I can't wait to see what he does in the final season.

Of the two Stark sisters, I prefer Arya up until she arrived at those faceless assassins. That was a big misstep for her character. She was best when paired with Brianne or The Hound.

Strong confident Sansa is so much more interesting to watch than weak timid Sansa.

Loved Tywin too. He had such a powerful presense.

I have a soft spot for Sam too. Would be horrible if his story didn't have a happy ending especially given the sh*t he had to endure at Castleblack.

Alfie Allen is a great actor, one of the show's best. However, I don't give a damn about the Ironborn or his redemtion.

Bronn is also comedy gold most episodes.

Mr. Incognito

There is a huge disparity between the Books and the show.

Fav Book characters.

1. Tyrion
2. Jon Snow
3. Dany

Honourable mention Littlefinger.

These have suffered immensely in the show because

1. Tyrion- The Showrunners can't write and his wit and cunning have all but disappeared once the book material ran out. My favourite part was the three whispers for the children to sniff out Pycelle as the rat

2. Jon Snow- Ditto. The book arc is he is niave- Kill the child snow he is told and he sends his pals to the furthest towers on the wall and is a man alone. He is also just standing around being a noble cnut without any of the motivation. Terrible writing.

3. Dany- terrible acting. Nothing else.

4. Littlefinger- another character that suffered when they ran out of book material.

Fav Show characters.

1. Jamie. In the book he is insufferable but is coming around. In the series the acting makes him a giant.

2. Bronn. In the books he is not even around any more. But has become the viewer's mouthpiece in the show with his observational humour.

3. Sir Davos. He is a noble character in the books but Cunningham is far and away the best actor on the show.

Honourable mention. Cersei. I dont like her character on the show or in the books but by God she is a fabulous actor.

endacl

The Night King. Hasn't had a wasted line yet.

Mousewar

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

Jaime. Season one, he's the loathsome, arrogant twat whose head you want so badly to see sliced off. Season two, he's an insufferable, pompous arse and you're actively willing bad things to happen to him. Season three, you've grown strangely fond of him and by Season 4, he's literally become one of the best things about the show and one of the best people in it.

Runner up prize - Cersei, whose character arc is literally the polar opposite of Jaime's.

How is it the opposite? She was always a ****.

J Mysterio

Probably Littlefinger no.1.

I like the Hound, Brienne, Sansa and Jaime.

I liked Oberyn Martell. Joffrey was a fantastic villian.

willmunny1990

The Hound has always been my favorite character.

Hes had great story arc, dialogue, seen a lot of action and he's one of the good guys without being overly honorable or stupid, like Ned or Barristan.

Jamie would probably be second, he's had a great story arc too.

Bronn - always says it as it is.

Penn

Oberyn Martell was my favourite. Every scene he was in he stole the show. Seeing him fighting The Mountain was a joy to behold (until obviously... CU-CUNK!).

His scene with Tyrion in the cell is my favourite single scene in the entire show and for me, the best example of why the show is so much more than tits & dragons. Nothing special about the scene, just two people talking (well, one doing most of the talking) with great dialogue and fantastic acting.

His small scenes with Tywin, Cersei, Varys... He was just incredible in every scene. A fantastic actor, one of the best performances, and taken from us way way way way way way way too soon.

razorblunt

Jaime, I loved his arc in the books, where obviously you get a lot more details but I still think it's been incredibly well acted in the series where it's come across very, very well.

Nerdlingr

Penn wrote: »

His scene with Tyrion in the cell is my favourite single scene in the entire show and for me, the best example of why the show is so much more than tits & dragons. Nothing special about the scene, just two people talking (well, one doing most of the talking) with great dialogue and fantastic acting.

Fantastic scene alright. One of my faves too.

RichT

Can't believe no one has mentioned Ygritte.............

You Know Nothing, Boardies!

Billy86

Whispered wrote: »

I don't particularly like the character but I think Alfie Allen does a brilliant job playing Theon.

Davos is well up there but my favourites were Olenna Tyrell and Margery. I would have loved to see more of Margery and her relationship with Tommen. I think she'd have made a great queen and would have helped Tommen develop into a fair and savvy ruler.

I think Theon is a great example of what is so good about the show, despite the fact a good few people don't like the character (though as you mentioned it, not sure I've seen a single person criticise Alfie Allen either - he's quietly been maybe one of the top 5-6 actors over the show for me). You just don't see characters so pathetic and weak at pretty much every moment as you do him, and seeing how he became what he is too - a bit grotesque at times sure, but for me he's had maybe the most interesting journey in terms of how it has shaped him. Along with Cersei, Jamie and maybe Sansa those are probably the most interesting character arcs on the show (though I thought Cersei's hateful comments about Tommen were a terrible choice and hurt that somewhat, her always being an insanely loving mother was a huge part of what grounded her character).

I'd go with The Hound or Jamie. The Hound for sheer entertainment and just growing to be such an awesome character from the (well portrayed) a**ehole he was at the start, and Jamie for his amazing, slow and patient character arc being so believable, as well as Nikolaj Coster-Waldau just looking and acting 100% perfect for the role. I'm worried he'll fall into a string of well paying buy awful movies after the show (see: Oblivion, Gods of Egypt) and fade out by the end of the decade but really, really hope that's not the case. The guys screen presence and charisma (even if just standing around) is fantastic.

Tywin was right up there too, and Tyrion who unfortunately fell off shortly after killing him.

Billy86

Mr. Incognito wrote: »

Honourable mention. Cersei. I dont like her character on the show or in the books but by God she is a fabulous actor.

Is it me or has Lena Heady come on leaps and bounds over the years? She was never weak in the role by any means, but every season she just seems to get better and better.

Loafing Oaf

Varys

Penn

Mousewar wrote: »

How is it the opposite? She was always a ****.

She was a much more vulnerable c*nt in earlier seasons. Some of her scenes with Catelyn, Robert & Tyrion, you could see a much more vulnerable and emotional side to her, particularly taking about the child she lost, trying to protect her children, or losing Jaime.

In many ways she was quite different in the earlier seasons.

Ragnar Lothbrok

Arya and Tyrion always vied for the title of my favourite character, but as so many have already pointed out, their characters have lost some of their magic over the last couple of series.

I think the GofT characters who really grab you are the evil ones - Joffrey was a fantastic character who made your skin crawl as soon as he appeared on screen, and Walder Frey was outstandingly creepy and cruel. Ramsay Bolton was obviously another who falls into this category. Other smaller evil characters such as Locke and Crastor were also great.

Mousewar

Penn wrote: »

She was a much more vulnerable c*nt in earlier seasons. Some of her scenes with Catelyn, Robert & Tyrion, you could see a much more vulnerable and emotional side to her, particularly taking about the child she lost, trying to protect her children, or losing Jaime.

In many ways she was quite different in the earlier seasons.

I'm not saying she hasn't changed. Everyone has changed. But describing her arc as the polar opposite to Jaime is ridiculous (imo).

loyatemu

Stannis - so relentlessly humourless it eventually becomes funny, and a grammar nazi to boot. I still harbour hopes he may return, it wouldn't be the most ridiculous idea given the way the show has gone recently.

HalloweenJack

Lady Brienne - She sticks to her principles and is probably the most loyal character out there. Also, to think how she got so far in a man's world, despite the lack of respect she gets. She's definitely an admirable character and she's lasted a lot longer than some of the conniving ones. She's a hell of a badass too!

I was a fan of the High Sparrow too as he played the game very well.

Davos, the Hound and Jamie are some others that have been mentioned and I like them for the same reasons that have been mentioned.

For laughs: Bronn, Sam, Tormund and Podrick.

What I enjoy about GoT is how well-done the villains are. Some of the best characters on the show are so because of how they are rounded villains. It's more of an appreciation for how well they were played. Characters like Joffrey, Tywin and Littlefinger were great, even though I loved seeing them die. I thought Ramsay became a bit cartoonish towards the end, though it doesn't stop him being a great villain.

I'd also agree that Theon has probably had the most dramatic arc. Personally, I went from liking him to loathing him to enjoying his comeuppance to pitying him to liking him again to admiring his resilience while still thinking he's something of a pathetic person.

Oranage2

Stannis - The one true king of the seven kingdoms.

Hoping book Stannis has a different faith.

The_Valeyard

We need a poll

solerina

1. Tyrion
2. Arya
3. Jorah
4. Brienne
5. The hound / Bronn / Thormund / Sam

PressRun

HalloweenJack wrote: »

Lady Brienne - She sticks to her principles and is probably the most loyal character out there. Also, to think how she got so far in a man's world, despite the lack of respect she gets. She's definitely an admirable character and she's lasted a lot longer than some of the conniving ones. She's a hell of a badass too!

I think it's interesting how she's one of the only female characters who isn't overly sexualised and yet she's often portrayed as desirable or at least interesting to the men within the GOT world itself.

RDM_83 again

An unpopular one but it would be Cersei I think she is strangely the most rounded and "realistic" of the characters, for light scenes it would be Bronn, starting to dislike a lot of the other characters as the seasons go on and they all start being more kickass heroic good guys, least favourite is Danny by a mile.

Edit:Also the Onion Knight!