5 Most Accurate A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Characters, Based on the Books

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Just a heads-up, if you haven’t read A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms or The Tales of Dunk and Egg, there are spoilers ahead! But honestly, as a huge Game of Thrones fan, I’m hearing everyone say that HBO’s new spinoff is the best adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s work ever. And I get why! The show is visually stunning, the music is incredible, and they’ve really stayed true to the source material’s dialogue. It’s no surprise it’s breaking records – almost 13 million people in the U.S. are tuning in per episode, making it one of the biggest series debuts HBO Max has ever seen.

Much of the show’s success is due to Ira Parker, the showrunner and a dedicated fan of George R.R. Martin’s novels. Under his direction, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms captures what readers loved about the books: a more intimate look at Westeros, focusing on the everyday people who keep the realm functioning despite the hardships caused by those in power. It feels like a heartfelt tribute to the source material, staying very true to the original stories with most of the dialogue and character development taken directly from the books.

So it’s no surprise the show’s characters closely resemble those in the books. Here’s a look at which characters stayed true to their original portrayals.

5) Ser Duncan the Tall

Ser Duncan the Tall, often called Dunk or “Dunk the Lunk,” has certainly lived up to his nicknames, both as a squire and now as a knight preparing for his first tournament. The show’s portrayal of Dunk, though he appears older than the 16-year-old from the books, perfectly captures the character fans know and love. Peter Claffey delivers a wonderfully sincere and naive performance, essential for bringing book-Dunk to life. Despite his imposing size, Claffey also conveys a charming innocence that aligns perfectly with readers’ expectations. It’s a truly outstanding performance.

4) Egg

George R.R. Martin says he’s always loved the characters of Dunk and Egg, and he’s thrilled with the actors who play them. Even without seeing Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg (Prince Aegon Targaryen) in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, we’d trust Martin’s opinion. But seeing Ansell play the role was fantastic. Egg is often quiet, but Ansell subtly showed a hidden, fierce side to the character, bringing moments from the book to life in a truly special way. He’s the definitive Egg.

3) Raymun Fossoway

Both the book and the TV show portray Raymun Fossoway as a truly admirable character. Despite meeting Dunk only briefly and lacking proper armor, he bravely enters a dangerous situation simply because he believes it’s the right thing to do. Raymun is frustrated with the existing order and feels the Targaryens have created unfairness within the realm. Shaun Thomas’s acting, combined with the writing, brilliantly captures not just Raymun’s dedication, but also his charming and lighthearted personality.

2) Baelor Targaryen

Baelor Targaryen was a pivotal character whose death allowed the events of Game of Thrones to unfold as they did. Had he lived, the story would have been drastically different. Both the book and the show depict him with a quiet dignity, and Bertie Carvel’s performance suggests his Dornish heritage—specifically, his mother Myriah Martell—played a role in making him a popular prince, despite being a Targaryen. While there’s debate about his actions during his trial by combat, Baelor is consistently portrayed as someone who would have been a truly great king—making his eventual fate all the more heartbreaking.

1) Aerion Targaryen

This character absolutely deserves a spot on the list of the five worst Targaryens, fitting comfortably between Viserys I and Viserys III. Finn Bennett, the actor playing him, is a pleasure to work with, but brilliantly portrays Aerion’s awful, selfish, and cruel nature. His performance is fantastic, especially because he delivers lines directly from the book. Despite a few minor changes to his appearance, the character remains true to the book’s depiction of a truly terrible person who ultimately meets a fitting end by drinking wildfire in a misguided attempt to gain dragon abilities.

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2026-02-27 16:10