Game of Thrones Show vs. Books: 7 of the Biggest Differences

5. The White Walkers

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These insidious and terrifying creatures are one of the mysterious pieces of Martin’s mythology. But in his book series, they are more often talked about than seen or heard. In the live-action version of Game of Thrones, we meet the White Walkers early — in the opening sequence of the series’ first episode. Over the past five seasons, we’ve come to see their terrifying faces often, and learn more about how they operate — including what they do with the children they take as sacrifices.

6. Ser Barristan Bites the Dust

‘Game of Thrones’ Show vs. Books: 7 of the Biggest Differences

Another character whose demise is brought forward on the show is grandfatherly old knight Ser Barristan Selmy, who was slaughtered by the Sons of the Harpy in season five.

Barristan is still hale and hearty as far as the published books go, and in fact, after Danaerys’s disappearance on the back of Drogon, Barristan becomes one of the senior figures in Meereen, practically running the city in the Queen’s absence.

It’s perhaps unlikely that Barristan will survive the book series anyway, and unless George RR Martin has something drastic planned for him in The Winds of Winter, his early death in the show shouldn’t prove too much of an obstacle, and it certainly gave book-readers a rare surprise to enjoy.

7. Aegon Targaryen Lives

‘Game of Thrones’ Show vs. Books: 7 of the Biggest Differences

In Dance with Dragons which is George R.R Martin’s fifth book in the series released in 2011, it was revealed that Aegon Targaryen was alive.

It was believed that The Mountain murdered him as a baby but Aegon was secretly whisked away by Varys and he placed him in the hands of trusted allies to educate him so that one day he can reclaim the Throne for House Targaryen.

Not only does the presence of another Targaryen further muddy the line of succession to the Iron Throne (Dany may not be too pleased), it also gives us a proper answer as to just what Varys and his schemes have been in aid of all this time.