60 Game of Thrones Trivia Questions (with Answers)

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Winter is coming… and so are the Game of Thrones trivia questions that will test even the most devoted fans of the Seven Kingdoms.

From the bloodshed at the Red Wedding to the political machinations in King’s Landing, HBO’s epic fantasy series captivated audiences worldwide for eight seasons. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels, the show created a cultural phenomenon that continues to inspire passionate debates years after its conclusion.

Ready to prove your knowledge of Westeros and beyond? Challenge yourself with these 60 multiple-choice questions covering everything from the show’s most shocking deaths to the tiniest details about characters, locations, and plot twists.

Don’t worry if you can’t answer them all—the answers await at the end, but no peeking until you’ve given each question your best shot!

Game of Thrones Trivia Questions

  1. Who was the first character to die in the series? A. Ned Stark B. Will (Night’s Watch deserter) C. Jon Arryn D. Ser Waymar Royce
  2. What is the name of Jon Snow’s direwolf? A. Grey Wind B. Summer C. Ghost D. Shaggydog
  3. Which of these is NOT one of Daenerys Targaryen’s dragons? A. Drogon B. Viserion C. Rhaegal D. Balerion
  4. What was the name of King Robert Baratheon’s warhammer-killed predecessor? A. Aerys II Targaryen B. Rhaegar Targaryen C. Aegon V Targaryen D. Jaehaerys Targaryen
  5. Which character spoke the famous line: “Chaos is a ladder”? A. Varys B. Littlefinger (Petyr Baelish) C. Tyrion Lannister D. Cersei Lannister
  6. What is the official motto of House Stark? A. “Winter is Coming” B. “Family, Duty, Honor” C. “Hear Me Roar” D. “Fire and Blood”
  7. How did Khal Drogo ultimately die? A. In battle B. Poisoned by a witch C. From an infected wound D. Smothered by Daenerys
  8. What was the name of Arya Stark’s sword? A. Oathkeeper B. Longclaw C. Needle D. Ice
  9. Which character was known as “The Kingslayer”? A. Robert Baratheon B. Jaime Lannister C. Sandor Clegane D. Bronn
  10. Who served as Hand of the King to Joffrey Baratheon after Ned Stark? A. Tywin Lannister B. Tyrion Lannister C. Varys D. Petyr Baelish
  11. Where did Daenerys Targaryen spend most of her childhood? A. King’s Landing B. Dragonstone C. Braavos D. Pentos
  12. What was the name of the Red Priestess who advised Stannis Baratheon? A. Kinvara B. Melisandre C. Quaithe D. Mirri Maz Duur
  13. Which character said: “You know nothing, Jon Snow”? A. Ygritte B. Tormund Giantsbane C. Mance Rayder D. Melisandre
  14. What substance can kill White Walkers? A. Wildfire B. Dragon glass (obsidian) C. Regular steel D. Silver
  15. Which family’s ancestral home is Casterly Rock? A. Stark B. Baratheon C. Lannister D. Tyrell
  16. Who killed Joffrey Baratheon? A. Tyrion Lannister B. Sansa Stark C. Olenna Tyrell D. Margaery Tyrell
  17. The phrase “Valar Morghulis” translates to: A. “The night is dark and full of terrors” B. “All men must die” C. “What is dead may never die” D. “A Lannister always pays his debts”
  18. Who founded the House of Black and White in Braavos? A. The Many-Faced God B. The Faceless Men C. The First Men D. The Children of the Forest
  19. What was the name of the battle where Stannis Baratheon attacked King’s Landing? A. Battle of the Blackwater B. Battle of the Bastards C. Battle of Winterfell D. Battle at Castle Black
  20. What is the Iron Bank’s home city? A. Pentos B. Braavos C. Volantis D. Meereen
  21. Who killed Tywin Lannister? A. Cersei Lannister B. Jaime Lannister C. Tyrion Lannister D. Arya Stark
  22. Which of these characters was NOT a member of Daenerys’ council in Meereen? A. Missandei B. Grey Worm C. Jorah Mormont D. Varys
  23. What is the name of Brienne of Tarth’s sword? A. Widow’s Wail B. Oathkeeper C. Lightbringer D. Dark Sister
  24. Which of these was NOT one of Cersei’s children? A. Joffrey B. Myrcella C. Tommen D. Trystane
  25. Who killed the Night King? A. Jon Snow B. Daenerys Targaryen C. Arya Stark D. Bran Stark
  26. What was Hodor’s real name? A. Walder B. Willem C. Wylis D. Willas
  27. Which of these characters did NOT sit on the Iron Throne at some point? A. Tommen Baratheon B. Cersei Lannister C. Daenerys Targaryen D. Tyrion Lannister
  28. What animal is on House Clegane’s sigil? A. Lions B. Dogs C. Wolves D. Eagles
  29. Who was the last Targaryen king before Robert’s Rebellion? A. Aegon V B. Jaehaerys II C. Aerys II D. Rhaegar
  30. What did Daenerys eat to prove she was the unburnt? A. Dragon egg B. Horse heart C. Snake venom D. Nightshade
  31. Who trained Arya in the art of swordfighting at King’s Landing? A. Syrio Forel B. Jaqen H’ghar C. Sandor Clegane D. Jory Cassel
  32. What was The Mountain’s real name? A. Gregor Clegane B. Sandor Clegane C. Ilyn Payne D. Meryn Trant
  33. What body part did Jaime Lannister lose? A. Right eye B. Left leg C. Right hand D. Left ear
  34. What was Samwell Tarly studying to become at the Citadel? A. Knight B. Maester C. Septon D. Kingsguard
  35. What was Lady Olenna Tyrell’s nickname? A. The Silver Rose B. The Queen of Thorns C. The Dowager Countess D. The Mother of Roses
  36. What is the name of the executioner’s sword belonging to House Stark? A. Longclaw B. Oathkeeper C. Ice D. Widow’s Wail
  37. Who has the nickname “Littlefinger”? A. Varys B. Tyrion Lannister C. Petyr Baelish D. Qyburn
  38. What is the final fate of Jon Snow in the series? A. He becomes King of the Seven Kingdoms B. He is killed by Daenerys C. He returns to the Night’s Watch D. He becomes King in the North
  39. Which Stark child was pushed from a window by Jaime Lannister? A. Rickon B. Bran C. Arya D. Sansa
  40. What was the name of Sansa’s direwolf? A. Nymeria B. Summer C. Lady D. Grey Wind
  41. What is the primary metal in Valyrian steel? A. Iron B. Silver C. Steel with dragon fire D. Unknown magical alloy
  42. What religion do most people in the Seven Kingdoms follow? A. The Old Gods B. The Drowned God C. The Faith of the Seven D. The Lord of Light
  43. Who was the Three-Eyed Raven before Bran? A. Jojen Reed B. An unnamed old man C. Howland Reed D. Bloodraven
  44. What is the sigil of House Targaryen? A. A three-headed dragon B. A single dragon C. A phoenix D. A silver dragon
  45. What was Gendry’s profession before joining Jon Snow? A. Soldier B. Blacksmith C. Baker D. Farmer
  46. Who created the White Walkers? A. The First Men B. The Children of the Forest C. The Night King D. The Lord of Light
  47. What did Cersei have to do for her “walk of atonement”? A. Walk barefoot through King’s Landing B. Walk naked through King’s Landing C. Walk on hot coals D. Walk across broken glass
  48. Which of these is NOT a free city in Essos? A. Braavos B. Pentos C. Yunkai D. Myr
  49. What was the name of Jon Snow’s Valyrian steel sword? A. Ice B. Longclaw C. Oathkeeper D. Heartsbane
  50. What does “Khaleesi” mean? A. Dragon Queen B. Wife of the Khal C. Princess D. Mother of Horses
  51. Who forged the Iron Throne? A. Aegon the Conqueror B. Balerion the Black Dread C. The First Men D. The Children of the Forest
  52. Where was the House of Black and White located? A. King’s Landing B. Braavos C. Meereen D. Volantis
  53. Which character has the nickname “The Onion Knight”? A. Ser Davos Seaworth B. Ser Jorah Mormont C. Ser Bronn of the Blackwater D. Ser Barristan Selmy
  54. What was the name of the enormous frozen wall separating the Seven Kingdoms from the lands beyond? A. The Great Barrier B. The Night’s Watch C. The Wall D. The Ice Shield
  55. Who was responsible for the wildfire explosion at the Great Sept of Baelor? A. Daenerys Targaryen B. Cersei Lannister C. The High Sparrow D. Qyburn
  56. Which character served as Hand to three different rulers? A. Eddard Stark B. Tyrion Lannister C. Tywin Lannister D. Davos Seaworth
  57. Which of these is NOT a name Daenerys uses to introduce herself? A. Breaker of Chains B. Mother of Dragons C. The Unburnt D. Protector of the Realm
  58. What was the name of the battle where Jon Snow fought Ramsay Bolton? A. Battle of the Blackwater B. Battle of the Bastards C. Battle of Winterfell D. Battle at Castle Black
  59. What was the name of Arya’s kill list? A. The Death List B. She didn’t name it C. The Red List D. The Night’s List
  60. Who sits on the throne at the end of the series? A. Jon Snow B. Daenerys Targaryen C. Bran Stark D. Sansa Stark

Answers

  1. D. Ser Waymar Royce (although technically Will dies shortly after)
  2. C. Ghost
  3. D. Balerion (Balerion was Aegon the Conqueror’s dragon)
  4. B. Rhaegar Targaryen
  5. B. Littlefinger (Petyr Baelish)
  6. A. “Winter is Coming”
  7. C. From an infected wound
  8. C. Needle
  9. B. Jaime Lannister
  10. B. Tyrion Lannister
  11. D. Pentos
  12. B. Melisandre
  13. A. Ygritte
  14. B. Dragon glass (obsidian)
  15. C. Lannister
  16. C. Olenna Tyrell
  17. B. “All men must die”
  18. B. The Faceless Men
  19. A. Battle of the Blackwater
  20. B. Braavos
  21. C. Tyrion Lannister
  22. D. Varys (he joined later)
  23. B. Oathkeeper
  24. D. Trystane (he was Myrcella’s betrothed from House Martell)
  25. C. Arya Stark
  26. C. Wylis
  27. D. Tyrion Lannister
  28. B. Dogs
  29. C. Aerys II
  30. B. Horse heart
  31. A. Syrio Forel
  32. A. Gregor Clegane
  33. C. Right hand
  34. B. Maester
  35. B. The Queen of Thorns
  36. C. Ice
  37. C. Petyr Baelish
  38. C. He returns to the Night’s Watch
  39. B. Bran
  40. C. Lady
  41. D. Unknown magical alloy
  42. C. The Faith of the Seven
  43. B. An unnamed old man
  44. A. A three-headed dragon
  45. B. Blacksmith
  46. B. The Children of the Forest
  47. B. Walk naked through King’s Landing
  48. C. Yunkai (it’s a slave city)
  49. B. Longclaw
  50. B. Wife of the Khal
  51. A. Aegon the Conqueror
  52. B. Braavos
  53. A. Ser Davos Seaworth
  54. C. The Wall
  55. B. Cersei Lannister
  56. B. Tyrion Lannister
  57. D. Protector of the Realm
  58. B. Battle of the Bastards
  59. B. She didn’t name it
  60. C. Bran Stark

How did you score on this Game of Thrones trivia challenge? Whether you’re a casual viewer or a devoted fan who can recite the lineage of each Targaryen king, these questions highlight the rich story and complex characters that made the show so captivating.

From the political schemes in the south to the supernatural threats in the north, Game of Thrones created an expansive fantasy that continues to draw new viewers years after its conclusion. Perhaps it’s time for a rewatch to brush up on those details you missed!