Robb Stark


 * "All men should keep their word, kings most of all."
 * ―Robb Stark

King Robb Stark is a major character in the first, second, and thirdseasons. He was played by starring cast member Richard Madden, and debuted in the series premiere. Robb is the eldest son of LordEddard Stark of Winterfell and his wife, Lady Catelyn. He is the brother of Sansa, Arya, Bran, and Rickon Stark, and cousin (believed to be half-brother) of Jon Snow. He also adopted adirewolf named Grey Wind. Robb is acclaimed as King in the Northduring the War of the Five Kings.

Despite his young age, he commands great respect and is notable for never having lost a battle, earning himself the nickname "the Young Wolf" - after the sigil of his house. He rules the North and the Riverlands until he is murdered at the Red Wedding, alongside his pregnant wife, his mother, and many of his lords bannermen, by Houses Frey and Bolton. His murderer, Roose Bolton, is named Warden of the North by the Iron Throne as a reward for his betrayal. Roose holds this title until he is, in turn, murdered by his own son in a manner similar to how he had murdered Robb.