Game of Thrones Deaths Map Where Every Major Character Died
King's Landing · The Twins · Winterfell · The Wall · Essos
Where did Ned Stark, Robb, Joffrey, Tywin and Daenerys die? This map places every major Game of Thrones death in the show, so you can see how much of the story’s blood was spilled in a handful of places.
Most major Game of Thrones deaths happen in King’s Landing, including Ned Stark, Joffrey, Tywin, Cersei, Jaime and Daenerys. Robb and Catelyn Stark die at the Twins during the Red Wedding, and the final war against the dead ends at Winterfell, where the Night King is killed in the godswood.
Deaths at a Glance
The essentials at a glance before the full breakdown.
Deaths in King’s Landing
The capital is where the game of thrones is played hardest, and where it most often ends.
| Character | Where | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Arryn | Red Keep (Tower of the Hand) | Before S1 |
| Robert Baratheon | Red Keep, after the hunt in the Kingswood | 1 |
| Eddard Stark | Steps of the Great Sept of Baelor | 1 |
| Joffrey Baratheon | Red Keep gardens, the Purple Wedding | 4 |
| Oberyn Martell | Trial by combat in King’s Landing | 4 |
| Tywin Lannister | Tower of the Hand, Red Keep | 4 |
| Margaery, Loras & Mace Tyrell | Great Sept of Baelor, destroyed by wildfire | 6 |
| Tommen Baratheon | Red Keep | 6 |
| Cersei & Jaime Lannister | Beneath the Red Keep | 8 |
| Daenerys Targaryen | Throne room of the Red Keep | 8 |
Deaths in the North and at the Wall
The North sees the Starks’ worst losses and the last stand against the dead.
| Character | Where | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Robb & Catelyn Stark | The Twins (Red Wedding) | 3 |
| Ygritte | Castle Black during the wildling assault | 4 |
| Jon Snow (revived) | Castle Black | 5 |
| Rickon Stark | Battle of the Bastards, Winterfell | 6 |
| Ramsay Bolton | Winterfell kennels | 6 |
| Petyr Baelish | Winterfell great hall | 7 |
| Theon Greyjoy & Jorah Mormont | Battle of Winterfell | 8 |
| The Night King | Winterfell godswood | 8 |
Deaths beyond Westeros
Essos and the far north claim their own share.
| Character | Where | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Viserys Targaryen | Vaes Dothrak | 1 |
| Khal Drogo | Dothraki camp east of the Dothraki Sea | 1 |
| Barristan Selmy | Meereen streets | 5 |
| Hodor & the Three-Eyed Raven | Cave beyond the Wall | 6 |
| Viserion (dragon) | Frozen lake beyond the Wall | 7 |
| Rhaegal (dragon) | Off Dragonstone | 8 |
Patterns on the Map
Power kills
The closer a character gets to the Iron Throne, the more likely they die in the Red Keep.
Hospitality betrayed
The Red Wedding and the Purple Wedding both turn feasts into killing grounds.
Winterfell's circle
The story begins and nearly ends at Winterfell, where the war for the living is decided.
Game of Thrones Deaths: Questions
On the steps of the Great Sept of Baelor in King’s Landing, executed on Joffrey’s order in Season 1.
At the Twins, the Frey castle on the Green Fork in the Riverlands, in Season 3.
In the throne room of the ruined Red Keep in King’s Landing, killed by Jon Snow in the series finale.
In the Tower of the Hand in the Red Keep, shot by Tyrion with a crossbow.
In the godswood of Winterfell during the Battle of Winterfell, by Arya Stark.
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