The Big Picture Alongside the Targaryens, the Lannisters, and the Baratheons, the Starks are one of the most important families in the world of Game of Thrones and the original series of novels on which the show is based, George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. Their lineage spans centuries and is tied to the history of the continent of Westeros itself.
Release Date April 17, 2011 Creator David Benioff, D.B. Weiss Cast Peter Dinklage , Lena Headey , Nikolaj Coster-Waldau , Emilia Clarke , Kit Harington , Sophie Turner , Maisie Williams Seasons 8 Studio HBO Brandon Stark, a.k.a. Bran the Builder The founder of House Stark, Bran the Builder is credited with having been responsible for many constructions in the North, including the castle of Winterfell and the Wall.
Rickard Stark Played by Wayne Foskett Jumping down multiple generations is Rickard Stark , the son of Edwyle Stark and Marna Locke. Rickard Stark is the father of Ned Stark, Brandon, Lyanna , and Benjen . He died alongside his son Brandon while trying to bring his daughter Lyanna, who had allegedly been kidnapped by Prince Rhaegar , back to Winterfell.
Benjen Stark Played by Joseph Mawle Ned's younger brother, Benjen is a great inspiration for Jon as he serves as a ranger in the Night's Watch. During a raid north of the Wall, Benjen disappears while his men are killed by White Walkers and turned into wights. Related ‘House of the Dragon’ Should Avoid This ‘Game of Thrones’ Problem At All Cost The Dance of the Dragons is messy enough as it is. Theon Greyjoy Played by Alfie Allen Despite not being exactly a Stark, Theon should still be counted as part of the family tree due to his close relationship with the family. The son of Balon Greyjoy , Theon was taken as a ward by Ned Stark as punishment for Balon's rebellion, which took place after King Robert took over the Seven Kingdoms.
One of the few members of the Night's Watch to join out of his own volition, he's eventually made Lord Commander of the troops but gets killed by his own men due to his friendly relationship with the Wildlings. In the show, Jon is brought back to life by Melisandre and joins forces with Daenerys Targaryen to fight the White Walkers and eventually take control of the Seven Kingdoms. The alliance is short-lived, as Jon kills Daenerys after she sets fire to King's Landing.