15 Best ‘Game Of Thrones’ Characters, Ranked
14. Petyr Baelish
Littlefinger manipulated chaos into a social ladder. He wasn’t about swinging swords in Westeros, instead, the man swayed kingdoms with scheming. Petyr Baelish was the mind behind many of the bloodiest chapters of ‘Game Of Thrones.’ The man played both sides, betrayed allies, and spun lies that toppled dynasties. Sure, people saw through his cunning act, but he was the force that demanded attention. After being despised for far too long, his downfall seemed like poetic justice, yet his shadow looms large on the events that transpired in the show.
13. Olenna Tyrell
Lady Olenna Tyrell was the picture of grace, but she delivered poison with her wit, too. She wasn’t one for fear; having outlived many of Westeros’ powerful rulers. She couldn’t care less about the ruthlessness of the Lannisters, the fire of dragons or the finality of death. Instead, she stood toe-to-toe with danger and served the savage final word. Glenna’s ultimate mic drop: “Tell Cersei. I want her to know it was me.” Yeah, absolutely iconic. She didn’t just play the game, she made it look effortless.
10. Tywin Lannister
Tywin Lannister was fear incarnate—not due to his penhance for violence like so many other characters in this sage, but because of his chilling persona and cold-cold heart. He was ruthlessly pragmatic and exercised control on everything. He carried Lannister ideals and established the House’s supremacy. Tywin didn’t need steel to spill blood, he redefined power with his mind. But, even lions get their reckoning, and his came from the son he scorned.
8. Ned Stark
The honourable Ned Stark paid the price for his values, way too soon. He wasn’t made for the world he was thrust in—full of deceit and betrayal. But fans still love him. His death set off the chain of reactions that eventually burnt everything to the ground. Ned was great, but he broke the illusion that heroes get to live through the devastating politics of Westeros. The man changed ‘Game of Thrones,’ and his legacy echoed through his children.
