June 13, 2011 We’ve pulled together an interesting variety of fan art since production began on ‘Game of Thrones’ last year, and this latest addition definitely keeps up the tradition. Drawn by Corey Breen, who happens to work as a pre-press artist at D.C. Comics, this portrait shows Ned Stark on the throne he probably would have been better off usurping. You can read more about this piece of Corey’s work on his site.
May 4, 2011 By Steve Marzolf
Ned Stark
The Good:
- Indoctrinates Bran with important family traditions, such as fearing winter and beheading deserters
- Plies the family connections to land Jon a new career, even though he’s a lowly bastard
The Bad:
- Thinks he can buy Sansa’s love just by giving her a fancy toy
- Adopts a decidedly blasé attitude toward Arya’s love of deadly weapons
Cersei Baratheon
The Good:
- Possesses a deep love for her son Joffrey (though given her standards for appropriate family relations, this could be problematic …)
- Supports her son’s lifestyle choices: “If you want to f**k painted whores, then you’ll f**k painted whores. And if you want to lie with noble virgins, then that’s what you’ll do.”
The Bad:
- Doesn’t seem to spend much quality time with Tommen or Myrcella
- Has a documented history of attempting to murder children.
Post your answers in the comments (but please avoid spoilers for those who haven’t read the books).
April 15, 2011 By Steve Marzolf
1. Ned Stark
A veteran soldier who helped the king win his throne, Ned headed north to his hometown to raise a family after the war. But the peace he fought so hard for is about to get a lot less idyllic.
2. Jon Snow
Jon is Ned's illegitimate son (so he's not exactly the favorite of Lady Catelyn Stark) and like most teens with complicated home lives, he's looking to move out as quickly as possible.
3. Tyrion Lannister
One of the sharpest minds around, Tyrion's stature makes him an object of shame and disgust for his family. He does his best to make sure his behavior lines up with their expectations.
4. Cersei Baratheon
A terror familiar to kind-hearted women everywhere, Queen Cersei brings the spirit of social warfare and backhanded compliments to an office that gives her the power to lobby for death sentences. Not that her own life is particularly tidy...
5. Daenerys Targaryen
Dany would have been born a princess - but most of her family was killed off in the civil war that brought the new king to power. Instead she grew up exiled across the ocean with a vindictive brother who makes being homeless feel like a welcome distraction.
Find out more about the characters and locations of the show at the official Game of Thrones Viewer's Guide.
March 17, 2011 If you thought last week's shot of Ned on the Iron Throne was the only official Game of Thrones poster, think again - check out high-resolution versions of each of our five character posters (featuring Ned, Dany, Robert, Cersei and Jon) by clicking below. You can also use these photos to show your allegiance and customize your Facebook profile.
March 10, 2011 Winter is Coming to HBO on April 17 at 9 PM... and now the official Game of Thrones poster is here to help spread the word. Click to get the high-resolution version of the poster below...
