Many fans know that Game of Thrones was a book series before it became a TV show. The first book is called A Game of Thrones, but the full series is named A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. Let’s see how the characters were described in the books versus how they appeared on-screen.
Varys Played by Conleth Hill, Lord Varys became a key figure in the series. His role as Master of Whispers made him both respected and feared. The AI-generated image confirms that the casting was spot on. Hill also voiced the character in the 2012 video game.
Daenerys Targaryen The Mother of Dragons had many titles, but did you know she was only 13 years old in the books? The showrunners wisely aged her up. The AI image shows her younger, aligning with the book’s description.
Tywin Lannister Tywin was a powerful figure known for his famous phrase, “A Lannister always pays his debts.” Charles Dance was a great match for the role. The AI version looks strikingly similar to him.
Jaqen H’ghar In the books, Jaqen has half-red, half-white hair. The show toned this down, only giving him a white patch. AI shows a more dramatic look. A fan theory suggests he might be connected to Syrio Forel.
Lysa Arryn Her most memorable scene was nursing her son Robin, which shocked viewers. The AI image shows a woman who has lost her beauty due to health issues, as described in the books.
Jaime Lannister Jaime’s complex character was captured well by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. The AI image looks nearly identical, except he should be younger.
Ygritte The AI image makes her look too young, but it does get the wild red hair and crooked teeth right.
Arya Stark Arya was a fan favorite. The AI image shows her as nine years old, as in the books, which makes her journey even darker.
Sansa Stark Sophie Turner’s performance matched Sansa’s character arc. The AI version reflects the younger Sansa from the books.
Brienne of Tarth Brienne is described as less attractive in the books. The AI image reflects that, though Gwendoline Christie’s acting was widely praised.
Cersei Lannister Lena Headey portrayed Cersei with power and ambition. The AI image shows a more paranoid look, aligning with the books.
Melisandre The biggest change? Her red eyes. The show skipped this detail but stayed true to her character otherwise.
Gregor Clegane The Mountain was played by three actors and kept his terrifying presence. The AI version looks just as intimidating.
Littlefinger Petyr Baelish was just as manipulative in the books. The AI version makes him appear even more cunning.
Myrcella Baratheon She was sweeter than her family. The AI version highlights her intelligence, which grows in the books.
Asha (Yara) Greyjoy Her name was changed in the show to avoid confusion with another character. The AI version looks closer to her book description.
