Top 10 Saddest Game of Thrones Deaths

The Top Ten

  1. Eddard Stark

    Eddard "Ned" Stark is a fictional character in the first book of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series and the first season of its television adaptation Game of Thrones. He is the head of House Stark, Lord of Winterfell, and Warden of the North. Ned is known for his honor, integrity, and... read more

    Beheaded by order of Joffrey for claiming that Joffrey wasn't Robert's true heir. Robert even asked Ned how he could have made a son like that. Apparently, he didn't struggle so his daughters wouldn't suffer. Sansa and Arya were there pleading as well.

    Hodor's death was really sad as well, defending Bran and the others in a noble last stand. When Robb got stabbed, it was heartbreaking, and his wife... she was pregnant. Oberyn died nobly, and Jon Snow was stabbed in the heart by his own Steward, a teenager. Just before he stabbed him, Jon was like, 'Please.'

    The only one, except for Robb and Catelyn Stark at the Red Wedding, that I did not expect at all. This was a game breaker, making GoT one of my favourite shows.

  2. Robb Stark

    Robb Stark is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. He is the eldest son of Eddard Stark and Catelyn Stark, and becomes King in the North during the War of the Five Kings. Robb... read more

  3. Hodor

    His entire life from around age 15 revolved around this one moment, this one job, and he did it. He held the door. I actually cried watching this.

  4. Shireen Baratheon

    The only scene where I cried in the show was while watching that dreadful death of hers. Stannis lost all my respect.

    For me, the only death in Game of Thrones which was hard to watch.

  5. Catelyn Stark

    The entire Red Wedding was shown from her point of view, and she saw her son die in front of her.

    So sad and brutal. She did everything for her family.

  6. Oberyn Martell

    Oberyn Martell is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy novel series by George R. R. Martin. He appears in the television adaptation Game of Thrones. Known as the Red Viper, Oberyn is a prince of Dorne and is famed for his combat skills, passionate personality, and desire for vengeance... read more

  7. Talisa Stark

    For me, her death was the most brutal, painful, and beastly to see. She was not my favorite character, but I became fond of her. Regardless if Robb was immature and reckless and has somehow caused this infamous incident, it's as sad and tragic as moments before. She and Robb were dreaming about their son or daughter. So moments later, she is brutally stabbed in the womb several times and bleeds to death before Robb's eyes. Every knife's stroke she received struck deep my soul. It took me hours to recover from this scene.

    But Robb not marrying Frey's daughter was not the real reason for the Red Wedding. They originally planned to kill him and Catelyn and everyone. They only used that as an excuse.

  8. Jon Snow

    Jon Snow is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. He is portrayed by actor Kit Harington in the HBO series. Jon is known for his leadership in the Night's Watch and his eventual... read more

    It's weird, but I'm glad he's dead. His story reached an end, yet the show must go on. He was my favorite character though, RIP Lord Commander.

  9. Khal Drogo

    Khal Drogo is a fictional character in A Song of Ice and Fire, the fantasy novel series by American author George R. R. Martin. He is also featured in the HBO television adaptation Game of Thrones, where he was portrayed by Jason Momoa. Drogo is a powerful Dothraki warlord who becomes the husband of... read more

  10. Ygritte

    Ygritte is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin. She also appears in its television adaptation Game of Thrones. Ygritte is a wildling known for her independence and fierce spirit, and she develops a romantic relationship with... read more

    I loved her. Her northern accent was the best yet, and to add to her fantastic voice, her phrases such as "You know nothing Jon Snow" were on point. I felt like murdering the boy who shot her with an arrow. He spoiled a moment so magical. Though she was ready to kill Jon, I don't think she could do it. Her love for him was a soft touch too.

    Her and Jon were so good together.

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    Daenerys Targaryen

    Daenerys Targaryen is a fictional character in the fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. She also appears in the television adaptation Game of Thrones, where she is portrayed by Emilia Clarke. Daenerys is one of the last surviving members of House Targaryen and seeks to... read more

    Daenerys was my favorite character in the show. She obviously has the saddest death and is iconic to the series. She's the reason I, and many others, watched Game of Thrones.

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    13. The Contenders

  13. Viserys Targaryen

    Viserys Targaryen is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin. He appears in the television adaptation Game of Thrones, portrayed by Harry Lloyd. Viserys is the younger brother of Daenerys Targaryen and one of the last surviving... read more

    I kind of feel sorry for him. I mean, he must have felt so betrayed when he begged Dany to help him, but she said no. Having molten gold poured over your head is extremely painful.

    Am I the only one who actually likes him?

  14. Maester Luwin

    Underrated character. The Stark boys loved him like a grandfather.

  15. Rickon Stark

  16. Sandor Clegane

    Sandor Clegane, nicknamed The Hound, is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin. He also appears in its television adaptation, Game of Thrones. Known for his brutal demeanor and scarred face, Sandor serves as a complex antihero... read more

  17. Rodrik Cassel

  18. Robert Baratheon

  19. Jeor Mormont

  20. Barristan Selmy

    Never seen such disrespect to a character or an actor for that matter. He lived his life as a knight. He should have died a knight.

  21. Grenn

  22. Pypar

  23. Myrcella Baratheon

  24. Olenna Tyrell

  25. Eddard Stark II (Baby Eddard)

  26. Margaery Tyrell

    Margaery Tyrell is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of high fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. She is portrayed by actress Natalie Dormer in the HBO series. Margaery is known for her political acumen and ambition... read more

    Possibly the best player of the game of thrones and was a true force to be reckoned with. Such a tragic loss.

  27. Petyr Baelish

    Petyr Baelish, nicknamed Littlefinger, is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. He is known for his cunning political maneuvers and ambition. Baelish plays a key role in the power... read more

    I'm still not over it. I'll never be over it. Best character on the show.

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