A Song of Ice and Fire book 5 · 2011
A Dance with Dragons
In the north, Jon Snow faces hard choices at the Wall, while across the sea, Daenerys struggles to rule a city, and many travel to find her.
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Book facts
- Author
- George R. R. Martin
- Series
- A Song of Ice and Fire, book 5 of 5
- Published
- 2011
- Setting
- Set in Westeros
- Characters charted
- 11
- Chart confidence
- High
A Dance with Dragons on screen
- Game of Thrones (2011–2019, series, HBO). Noble houses fight for the Iron Throne of Westeros while an ancient threat gathers beyond the Wall.
Who is in A Dance with Dragons
11 recurring or key characters from George R. R. Martin’s chart.
Lead 9
- Jon SnowEddard's bastard son, sworn to the Night's Watch
- Daenerys TargaryenExiled princess who hatches dragons
- Tyrion LannisterWitty dwarf son of Tywin Lannister
- Arya StarkEddard's younger daughter
- Bran StarkEddard's second son
- Cersei LannisterQueen of the Seven Kingdoms
- Jaime LannisterKingsguard knight, Cersei's twin
- Theon GreyjoyEddard's ward
- Davos SeaworthThe Onion Knight, Stannis's adviser
Major 1
- Stannis BaratheonKing Robert's brother and rival claimant
Minor and cameo 1
- Brienne of TarthWoman knight sworn to Catelyn
Also featuring these characters
Other George R. R. Martin books that share the most characters with A Dance with Dragons.
- A Clash of Kings1998 · A Song of Ice and Fire · 11 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- A Storm of Swords2000 · A Song of Ice and Fire · 10 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- A Game of Thrones1996 · A Song of Ice and Fire · 8 shared charactersBuy on Amazon