The Lannister Family Tree From ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘House of the Dragon’

There are few homes within the Recreation of Thrones universe which have stirred as a lot chaos and political conflicts because the Lannisters. From the Age of Heroes, by way of the Dance of the Dragons, and up till the tip of Recreation of Thrones, the Lannisters at all times appear to be round at any time when battle is brewing. Aside from being filthy wealthy, what’s true concerning the Lannisters is that they’ve a knack for attracting the highlight to themselves, their gold, and their regally blonde hair. Love them or hate them, they at all times find yourself on the middle of essential occasions in Westeros historical past.

The Lannisters hint again their lineage to Lann the Intelligent, a legendary trickster from the Age of Heroes, who famously swindled Casterly Rock from its earlier house owners (aptly named Home Casterly) by deceiving them into believing that the citadel was haunted. Ever since then, the Lannisters have dominated over the Westerlands, initially as kings, and later because the Warden of the West after Aegon’s conquest. Although the titles modified, the Lannisters retained a lot of their energy over generations, due to the plentiful provide of gold from the mines beneath their rock. And even after the mines dried up, the Lannisters proceed to command respect and encourage worry due to the crafty and energy of their members of the family. Right here’s a quick look into the Lannister household tree.

Tyrion

The youngest born little one to Tywin (Charles Dance) and Joanna, Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) had been an object of contempt to most of his members of the family. There are two causes for that contempt. First, his start resulted within the dying of his mom, Joanna. And scond, he was born a dwarf, and as Tyrion himself has mentioned, “All dwarves are bastards of their father’s eyes.” Regardless of the merciless atmosphere he grew up in, Tyrion grew as much as be as sharp and clever as his personal father. Through the Stark’s rebel, Tyrion was made the Hand of the King to his nephew Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) in Tywin’s absence. Throughout his time because the Hand, he proved his aptitude for ruling and knack for political video games.

However his days within the highlight have been quickly put to an finish after Tywin returned and saved the town from Stannis’ siege through the Battle of the Blackwater. Quickly after, he was accused of poisoning and murdering King Joffrey and was proclaimed responsible after a messy trial by fight. Earlier than he could possibly be executed, he made an escape with the assistance of his brother, Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Varys (Conleth Hill), killing his father with a crossbow within the course of and becoming a member of Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) in her conquest. He serves at her facet by way of the battle in Meereen, the Lengthy Evening, and the battle of King’s Touchdown. However upon witnessing Daenerys’ heel flip, he resigns as her Hand, and guides Jon Snow (Package Harington) into killing her. In the long run, he delivers a strong speech to the lords and women of Westeros, nominating and later efficiently naming Bran (Isaac Hempstead Wright) as the brand new King of Westeros. He went on to function Bran’s Hand, making Tyrion the one Lannister to obtain a semblance of a contented ending in Recreation of Thrones.

Tywin

Tywin is the formidable patriarch of Home Lannister in Recreation of Thrones. Born the eldest son to Tytos Lannister, Tywin reestablished the status and wealth of his home, which had severely dwindled resulting from his father’s poor investments and pushover nature. He crushed the rebel of Home Reyne of Castamere, and within the course of impressed the notorious music about betrayal, “Rains of Castamere”, which was used to strike worry into his enemy’s hearts. Throughout Robert’s Rebel, Tywin waited out a lot of the conflict however swooped in on the very closing second to ship the successful blow for Robert’s (Mark Addy) occasion. He led the Lannister military through the Northern Rebel and conspired with the Freys to orchestrate the Crimson Wedding ceremony, crushing yet one more rebel. From then on, he served because the Hand of the King of Joffrey and Tommen (Dean-Charles Chapman) earlier than lastly being murdered by his personal son, Tyrion.

Jaime

The eldest little one to Tywin, Jaime was meant to inherit Casterly Rock. However a lot to Tywin’s dismay, he was sworn in as Kingsguard to King Aerys II, popularly referred to as “The Mad King.” Members of the Kingsguard can’t maintain any properties or titles, and whereas the choice infuriated Tywin, it is suspected that Cersei (Lena Headey) probably influenced the choice. Throughout Robert’s Rebel, after Tywin attacked the town, the Mad King ordered Jaime to set King’s Touchdown on fireplace along with his large shops of wildfire. Unwilling to kill 1000’s of innocents and in addition his personal father, Jaime stabbed Aerys within the again and earned himself the despicable nickname “Kingslayer” in consequence. Regardless of that, Jaime saved serving because the Kingsguard to all future kings — Robert, Joffrey, and Tommen — and continued his incestuous relationship along with his sister, Cersei (Lena Headey). Though he might need wavered and made some terrible selections alongside the best way, Jaime remained loyal to Cersei till the very finish. The 2 died in one another’s arms throughout Daenerys’ assault on King’s Touchdown beneath the Crimson Preserve.

Cersei

Jaime’s twin, Cersei could be thought-about by some to be the cruelest of the Lannisters, although Tywin may give her a run for her cash (keep in mind Tysha?). However Cersei can also be recognized for the acute measures she’ll take to guard her youngsters. As an adolescent, she was married off to Robert Baratheon after his rebel, however after realizing that Robert would at all times be obsessive about Lyanna, the wedding crumbled emotionally. Robert always uncared for Cersei, routinely sleeping with different ladies. In flip, Cersei continued her incestuous affair together with her brother Jaime, ensuing within the start of three youngsters. Sadly, nevertheless, all her youngsters died, after which she seized the crown for herself. Her reign involves an finish after Daenerys assaults the Crimson Preserve.

Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen

Technically, all three of Cersei’s youngsters — Joffrey, Myrcella (Nell Tiger Free), Tommen — bear the surname Baratheon, nobody can deny that golden Lannister hair. Ned Stark (Sean Bean) and Jon Arryn’s discovery of the reality of Jaime and Cersei’s relationship led to each of their deaths. And whereas the Targaryens actually did make incest modern, the Lannisters by no means participated in it traditionally, and it was regarded down upon in Westeros by the point Robert turned king. As predicted by the witch, Maggy the Frog, to Cersei when she was younger, all three of her youngsters would die. Joffrey was poisoned by Olenna Tyrell (Diana Rigg) to guard her granddaughter Margaery (Natalie Dormer) from him. Tommen killed himself after Cersei blew up the Sept of Baelor with wildfire. And Myrcella died in Jaime’s arms on a ship from Dorne after being poisoned by Ellaria Sand (Indira Varma) after confessing to him that she knew the reality of her parentage.

Tytos

Tytos Lannister was the daddy of Tywin, however he may by no means command worry and respect like his son. The truth is, Tytos was so well mannered and easy-going that his reign made a mockery out of the Lannister home. He afforded large money owed to homes beneath his rule, however he by no means a lot raised a finger in an try to remember them. In the long run, it was his eldest son, Tywin, who had returned battle-hardened from the conflict of the 9 penny kings, who made the robust calls to carry the Lannister title again to its glory days.

Kevan

A youthful brother to Tywin, Kevan Lannister (Ian Gelder) had a really restricted presence and affect in Recreation of Thrones. Kevan was largely seen beside Tywin through the early seasons, counseling and supporting him by way of the Northern Rebel. After Tywin’s dying, Kevan joined the Small Council, however he was completely repulsed by Cersei’s seizure of energy, and he selected to depart for Casterly Rock. Kevan returns to function Hand to the King when Cersei is arrested by the Excessive Sparrow (Jonathan Pryce).

Lancel

The oldest son of Kevan Lannister, Lancel (Eugene Simon), initially, was a clumsy and timid cousin to Jaime, Cersei, and Tyrion, who additionally served because the squire to King Robert. When Jaime was captured, he entered a sexual relationship with Cersei. After an in depth encounter with dying, nevertheless, he embraced the Religion of the Seven and joined a bunch of spiritual fanatics referred to as Religion Militant. It’s his testimony that in the end results in Cersei’s arrest. She is simply freed after her stroll of atonement. Each Kevan and Lancel die within the wildfire explosion on the Sept of Baelor by the hands of a vengeful Cersei.

Jason

It could be laborious to imagine that the foppish Jason Lannister (Jefferson Corridor) that we noticed in Home of the Dragon is the direct ancestor of somebody like Tywin, however that is possible the reality. Jason was the proud Lord of Casterly Rock who arrogantly tried to win Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock/Emma D’Arcy) over as his bride by providing her with presents, flexing his wealth, and talking condescendingly to her. In fact, out of Rhaenyra’s many lovers, she didn’t find yourself selecting Jason. It is clear that by the tip of Home of the Dragon Season 1, he and his home will facet with the Greens within the Dance of the Dragons civil conflict.

Tyland

Jason’s youthful twin, Tyland Lannister (additionally performed by Corridor) is the quieter and extra politically savvy brother. He is part of Viserys I’s (Paddy Considine) small council and finally joins Aegon II’s (Tom Glynne-Carney) small council. On the evening of Viserys’ dying, he advocates for the crowning of Aegon over Rhaenyra within the small council chamber.

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