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Lord Eddard Stark
Ned Stark’s execution sparks the War of the Five Kings outside of King’s Landing, Westeros.
“And which one of you was a marksman at 10? Keep practicing, Bran. Go on. Get the lads to saddle their horses. Tell Bran he’s coming too. He won’t be a boy forever. And Winter is coming.” — Ned Stark
“In the name of Robert of the House Baratheon, the first of his name… …King of the Andals and the First Men… …Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm, I, Eddard of the House Stark, Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North, sentence you to die.” — Ned Stark
“You understand why I did it? But do you understand why I had to kill him? The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword. The White Walkers have been gone for thousands of years. A madman sees what he sees.” — Ned Stark
“There are no mountain lions in these woods. It’s a direwolf. Tough old beast. Better a quick death. They won’t last without their mother. I’m sorry, Bran. You will train them yourselves. You will feed them yourselves. And if they die, you will bury yourselves.” — Ned Stark
“You have five northern children. You’re not an outsider. It’s your Gods with all the rules. Tell me. Your sister, the boy? If he’s coming this far north… there’s only one thing he’s after.” — Ned Stark
“Hey hey hey hey. What are you doing with that on? Go on. Your grace. Guarding the North for you, Your Grace. Winterfell is yours. My queen.” — Ned Stark
“Tell me about Jon Arryn. We both did. Aye. I’m not worthy of the honor.” — Ned Stark
“She was my sister. This is where she belongs. It’s done, Your Grace. The Targaryens are gone.” — Ned Stark
“The boy I beheaded– did you know him? Pfft. He was talking madness. Said the Walkers slaughtered his friends. Hmph. A wildling ambush. Winter is coming.” — Ned Stark
“Your pardon. Yes, the king has honored me with his offer. I don’t fight in tournaments. I don’t fight in tournaments because when I fight a man for real I don’t want him to know what I can do.” — Ned Stark
“I’m a Northman. I belong here with you, not down South in that rats’ nest they call a capital. The king takes what he wants. That’s why he’s king. How did he get so fat? Send him in. Stay. What news? She’s fresh widowed, Cat. She doesn’t know what she’s saying.” — Ned Stark
“No, but I’m still better than you. I hope I’ll serve you well.” — Ned Stark
King Robert Baratheon
“You’ve got fat. Cat! Nine years– why haven’t I seen you? Where the hell have you been? You must be Robb. My, you’re a pretty one. Your name is? Oh, show us your muscles. You’ll be a soldier. Take me to your crypt. I want to pay my respects. Ned.”
“One minute he was fine and then… burned right through him, whatever it was. I loved that man. He never had to teach you much, but me? You remember me at 16? All I wanted to do was crack skulls and fuck girls. He showed me what was what. Don’t look at me like that. It’s not his fault I didn’t listen. I need you, Ned– down at King’s Landing, not up here where you’re no damn use to anybody. Lord Eddard Stark, I would name you Hand of the King. I’m not trying to honor you. I’m trying to get you to run my kingdom while I eat, drink and whore my way to an early grave. Damn it, Ned, stand up. You helped me win the Iron Throne, now help me keep the damn thing. We were meant to rule together. If your sister had lived, we’d have been bound by blood. Well, it’s not too late. I have a son, you have a daughter. We’ll join our houses.”
“Did you have to bury her in a place like this? She should be on a hill somewhere with the sun and the clouds above her. She belonged with me. In my dreams, I kill him every night. Not all of them.”
“Fill that up! Boys, Rodrik, come on. Come on!”
“Are you as good with a spear as you used to be? I know what I’m putting you through. Thank you for saying yes. I only ask because I need you. You’re a loyal friend. You hear me? A loyal friend. The last one I’ve got. You will. And I’ll make sure you don’t look so fucking grim all the time. Come on, boys, let’s go kill some boar!”
Jon Snow
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
Best Television Actor – Drama Series
1 nomination: 2020
“Go on, Father’s watching. And your mother. Don’t think too much, Bran. Quick Bran! Faster.”
“Don’t look away. Father will know if you do. You did well. Now there are five. You want to hold it? Lord Stark? There are five pups… one for each of the Stark children. The direwolf is the sigil of your house. They were meant to have them. I’m not a Stark. Get on.”
“Why is your mother so dead set on us getting pretty for the king?”
“Uncle Benjen. Lady Stark thought it might insult the royal family to seat a bastard in their midst. So take me with you when you go back. Father will let me if you ask him. I know he will. I’m ready to swear your oath. I don’t care about that!”
“What are you doing back there? You’re Tyrion Lannister, the queen’s brother? Lord Eddard Stark is my father. What the hell do you know about being a bastard?”
Robb Stark
“Relax your bow arm. Lad, go run back and get rest.”
“There are no direwolves south of the Wall. Put away your blade. What is it?”
“I hear the prince is a right royal prick. Go on, Tommy, shear him good. He’s never met a girl he like better than his own hair.”
“Uncle Benjen. How are you? Time for bed.”
Catelyn Stark
“Do you have to? Ned. 10 is too young to see such things.”
“All these years and I still feel like an outsider when I come here. I wonder if the Old Gods agree. I am so sorry, my love. There was a raven from King’s Landing. Jon Arryn is dead. A fever took him. I knew he was like a father to you. They both have their health, Gods be good. The raven brought more news. The king rides for Winterfell… with the queen and all the rest of them. You can always say no, Ned.”
“We’ll need plenty of candles for Lord Tyrion’s chamber. I’m told he reads all night. How much could he possibly drink? A man of his… stature? In any case, candles.”
“Brandon! How many time have I told you no climbing? I want you to promise me, no more climbing. Do you know what? You always look at your feet before you lie. Run and find your father. Tell him the king is close.”
“Where’s Arya? Sansa, where’s your sister? Your Grace. My queen.”
“Then he is the stupidest price that ever lived. Hush now. Your father hasn’t even said yes yet. He’d have to leave home. He’d have to leave me. And so would you. Sansa–“
“Is this your first time in the North, Your Grace? I’m sure it’s very grim after King’s Landing. I hear the same.”
“I won’t let him take you. I’ll say, ‘listen, fat man.’ ‘You are not taking my husband anywhere. He belongs to me now.’ He only stops eating when it’s time for a drink. This was sent from the Eyrie. What’s she doing at the Eyrie? She hasn’t been back there since her wedding. She’s fled the capital. She says Jon Arryn was murdered. By the Lannisters. She says the king is in danger. Lysa’s head would be on a spike right now if the wrong people had found that letter. Do you think she would risk her life– her son’s life– if she wasn’t certain her husband was murdered? They murdered the last Hand. Now you want Ned to take the job? He’s spent half his life fighting Robert’s wars. He owes him nothing. Your father and brother rode South once on a king’s demand.”
Daenerys Targaryen
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
4 nominations: 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019
“We’ve been his guests for over a year, and he’s never asked us for anything. No.”
“I don’t want to be his queen. I want to go home. I don’t know.”
“Thank you, Ser. Are you from my country? Thank you, Magister. She’s beautiful. Ser Jorah, I– I don’t know how to say ‘thank you’ in Dothraki.”
“Do you know the common tongue? Is ‘no’ the only word that you know?”
“Isn’t there anything else?”
Viserys Targaryen
“Daenarys! Daenarys. There’s our bride-to-be. Look, a gift from Illyrio. Touch it. Go on, feel the fabric. Mmm. Isn’t he a gracious host? Illyrio’s no fool. He knows I won’t forget my friends when I come into my throne. You still slouch. Let them see. You have a woman’s body now. I need you to be perfect today. Can you do that for me? You don’t want to wake the dragon, do you? When they write the history of my reign, sweet sister, they will say it began today.”
“Where is he? Do you see how long his hair is? When Dothraki are defeated in combat, they cut off their braids so the whole world can see their shame. Khal Drogo has never been defeated. He’s a savage, of course, but one of the finest killers alive. And you will be his queen. Where is he going?! But he didn’t say anything. Did he like her? When will they be married? Is it true they lie with their horses? Do you take me for a fool? I know how to play a man like Drogo. I give him a queen and he gives me an army.”
“So do I. I want us both to go home, but they took it from us. So tell me, sweet sister, how do we go home? We go home with an army. With Khal Drogo’s army. I would let his whole tribe fuck you– all 40,000 men and their horses too if that’s what it took.”
“When do I meet with the khal? We need to begin planning the invasion. When? I piss on Dothraki omens. I’ve waited 17 years to get my throne back. Make him happy.”
Jaime Lannister
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
“As your brother, I feel it’s my duty to warn you: you worry too much. It’s starting to show. There was nothing to be afraid of until you told father. ‘We’re Lannisters. Lannisters don’t act like fools.’ But who would he tell? If he told the king, both our heads would be skewered on the city gates by now. Whatever Jon Arryn knew or didn’t know, it died with him. And Robert will choose a new Hand of the King– someone to do his job while he’s off fucking boars and hunting whores– or is it the other way around? And life will go on. That’s an honor I can do without. Their days are too long, their lives are too short.”
“Don’t get up. You have much to teach me, no doubt, but our sister craves your attention. A family trait. Now the Starks are feasting us at sundown. Don’t leave me alone with these people. I thought you might say that. But since we’re short on time… come on, girls. See you at sundown.”
“I hear we might be neighbors soon. I hope it’s true. I’m sure we’ll have a tournament to celebrate your new title– if you accept. It would be good to have you on the field. The competition has become a bit stale. No? Getting a little old for it? Well said.”
“Are you completely mad? It’s all right, it’s all right. It’s all right. I heard you the first time. Quite the little climber, aren’t you? How old are you, boy? 10. The things I do for love.”
Tyrion Lannister
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
4 wins: 2011, 2015, 2018, 2019
Best Supporting Actor – Television
1 win: 2012
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
1 win: 2020
“Is it true what they say about the northern girls. I did hear something about that. And the other brother? There’s the pretty one, and there’s the clever one. I hear he hates that nickname. Clever girl. Have you? Oh! The Gods gave me one blessing. Should I explain to you the meaning of a closed door in a whorehouse, brother? She has odd cravings, our sister. I’m sorry, I’ve begun the feast a bit early. And this is the first of many courses. Close the door!”
“Your uncle’s in the Night’s Watch. Preparing for a night with your family. I’ve always wanted to see the wall. My greatest accomplishment. And you– you’re Ned Stark’s bastard, aren’t you? Did I offend you? Sorry. You are the bastard, though. And Lady Stark is not your mother, making you the bastard. Let me give you some advice, bastard. Never forget what you are. The rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor and it can never be used to hurt you. All dwarves are bastards in their father’s eyes.”
“If I get through this without squirting from one end or the other it’ll be a miracle. The greatest in the land– my spear never misses.”
Cersei Lannister
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
5 nominations: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019
Best Supporting Actress – Television
1 nomination: 2017
“And you never worry about anything. When we were seven and you jumped off the cliffs at Casterly Rock, 100-foot drop into the water, and you were never afraid. What if Jon Arryn told someone? My husband. You should be Hand of the King.”
“We’ve been riding for a month, my love. Surely the dead can wait. Where is our brother. Go and find the little beast.”
“Yes. Lovely country. I remember how scared I was when Ned brought me up here for the first time. Hello, little dove. But you are a beauty. How old are you? You’re tall. Still growing? And have you bled yet? Your dress, did you make it? Such a talent. You must make something for me. I hear we might share a grandchild someday. Your daughter will do well in the capital. Such a beauty shouldn’t stay hidden up here forever.”
“Stop! Stop. He saw us. He saw us!”
Arya Stark
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
“Ohh. Move! Where’s the Imp? Arya. That’s Jaime Lannister, the queen’s twin brother. Where’s the Imp?”
Sansa Stark
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
1 nomination: 2019
“Thank you.”
“Will you shut up? Would you please shut up?”
“Do you think Joffrey will like me? What if he thinks I’m ugly? He’s so handsome. When would we be married? Soon? Or do we have to wait? Why would he say no? He’d be the second most powerful man in the kingdoms. You left your home to come here. And I’d be queen someday. Please make Father say yes! Please, please! It’s the only thing I ever wanted.”
“13, Your Grace. I think so, Your Grace. No, Your Grace. Arya! It’s not funny! She always does this. This was my favorite dress. She always does it and it’s not funny!”
Brandon Stark
“Jon said he was a deserter. ‘Our way is the old way?’ Is it true he saw the White Walkers? So he was lying?”
“Where will they go? Their mother’s dead. No! Please, Father! What about you?”
“I saw the king. He’s got hundred of people. But he’s coming right now– down our road. I promise. What?”
“Come on, you. 10.”
Illyrio Mopatis
“The Dothraki are not known for their punctuality. Athchomar chomakaan, khal vezhven. May I present my honored guests? Viserys pf House Targaryen, the third of his name, the rightful King of the Andals and the First Men, and his sister Daenarys of House Targaryen. Come forward, my dear. The ceremony is over. Trust me, Your Grace, if he didn’t like her, we’d know. It won’t be long now. Soon you will cross the Narrow Sea and take back your father’s throne. The people drink secret toasts to your health. They cry out for their true king. Soon. The Dothraki never stay still for long. I wouldn’t ask Khal Drogo. I take you for a king. King’s lack the caution of common men. My apologies if I’ve given offense.”
“If Khal Drogo has promised you a crown, you shall have it. When their omens favor war. A Dothraki wedding without at least three deaths is considered a dull affair.”
“Dragon’s eggs, Daenerys, from the Shadow Lands beyond Asshai. The ages have turned them to stone, but they will always be beautiful.”
Khal Drogo
“Etayo akka. Jadi, zhey Jorah andahli!”
“No. No. No.”
Jorah Mormont
“Khal vezhven. A small gift, for the new Khaleesi– songs and histories from the Seven Kingdoms. Ser Jorah Mormont of Bear Island. I served your father for many years. Gods be good, I hope to always serve the rightful king. There is no word for ‘thank you’ in Dothraki.”
“You need to drink, child. And eat. The Dothraki have two things in abundance: grass and horses. People can’t live on grass.”
Gregor Clegane
“Rough night, Imp? I didn’t pick you for a hunter. It’s not hunting if you pay for it.”
Benjen Stark
“Is he dead yet? You got bigger. Rode all day. Didn’t want to leave you alone with the Lannisters. Why aren’t you at the feast? Well, you’re always welcome on the Wall. No bastard was ever refused a seat there. Jon– the Wall isn’t going anywhere. You don’t understand what you’d be giving up. We have no families. None of us will ever father sons– you might, if you knew what it meant. I’d better get inside, rescue your father from his guests. We’ll talk later.”
“You at a feast– it’s like a bear in a trap. Of course I did. Just a lad. And he was tough, Ned, a true ranger. The two he was with are still missing. Maybe. Direwolves south of the wall, talk of the Walkers, and my brother might be the next Hand of the King. Winter is coming. Robb boy. I’m good.”
Ser Roderick
“Lord Stark! My lady. A guardsman just rode in from the hills. They’ve captured a deserter from the Night’s Watch.”
“They don’t belong here.”
Theon Greyjoy
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
1 nomination: 2019
“What is it? Mountain lion? It’s a freak! Right. Give it here. I take orders from your father, not you. The runt of the litter– that one’s yours, Snow.”
“It’s for the queen, I bet. I hear she’s a sleek bit of mink. Think of all those southern girls he gets to stab with his right royal prick.”
Septa
“Fine work as always. Well done. I love the detail that you’ve managed to get in these corners. Quite beautiful. The stitching…”
Ros
“Did you hear the king’s in Winterfell? And the queen and her twin brother. They say that he is the most handsome man in the Seven Kingdoms. The queen has two brothers? Mmm, hear they call him the Imp. Oh? I hear he’s more than earned it. I hear he’s a drunken little lust-filled lecher, prone to all manner of perversions. We’ve been expecting you, Lord Tyrion. Already? My lord.”
Pentos
“It’s too hot, my lady.”
Winterfell
“It’s Maester Luwin, my lord.”
Maester Luwin
“I’m told he drinks all night. We’ve brought up eight barrels of ale from the cellar. Perhaps we’ll find out.”
“Gods, but they grow fast.”
“Pardon, my lord, my lady. A rider in the night… from your sister. If this news is true and the Lannisters conspired against the throne, who but you can protect the king? The king rode for a month to ask for Lord Stark’s help. He’s the only one he trusts. You swore the king an oath, my lord. A different time. A different king.”
Night’s Watch 1
“Easy, boy. I’ve never seen a wildling do a thing like this. I never seen a thing like this, not ever in my life. Close as any man would. Whatever did it to them could do it to us. They even killed the children. They were here.”
“White Walkers. I saw the White Walkers. White Walkers. The White Walkers, I saw them. I know I broke my oath. And I know I’m a deserter. I should’ve gone back to the Wall and warned the, but– I saw what I saw. I saw the White Walkers. People need to know. If you can get word to my family… tell them I’m no coward. Tell them I’m sorry. Forgive me, Lord.”
Night’s Watch 2
“What do you expect? They’re savages. One lot steals a goat from another lot, before you know it they’re ripping each other to pieces. How close did you get? Do the dead frighten you? You don’t think they’ll ask us how they died? Get back on your horse. It’s a good thing we’re not children. You want to run away south, run away. Of course, they will behead you as a deserter, if I don’t catch you first. Get back on your horse. I won’t say it again. Your dead men seem to have moved camp. What is it?”
Night’s Watch 3
“We should head back to the wall. Our orders were to track the wildlings. We tracked them. They won’t trouble us no more. See where they went. It’s…”
Melisandre of Asshai
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series
1 nomination: 2019
Brienne of Tarth
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
1 nomination: 2019
Olenna Tyrell
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series
4 nominations: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018
The Three Eyed-Raven
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series
1 nomination: 2016
