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+ | | Last="[[Home]]" (Bran's vision) |
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| − | | Family={[[Rickard Stark]]} - father<br>{[[Brandon Stark (Son of Rickard)|Brandon Stark]]} - brother<br>{[[Lyanna Stark]]} - sister<br>{[[Eddard Stark]]} - brother<br>{[[Catelyn Stark]]} - sister-in-law<br>[[ |
+ | | Family={[[Rickard Stark]]} - father<br>{[[Brandon Stark (Son of Rickard)|Brandon Stark]]} - brother<br>{[[Lyanna Stark]]} - sister<br>{[[Eddard Stark]]} - brother<br>{[[Catelyn Stark]]} - sister-in-law<br>{[[Robb Stark]]} - nephew<br>[[Sansa Stark]] - niece<br>[[Arya Stark]] - niece<br>[[Bran Stark]] - nephew<br>[[Rickon Stark]] - nephew<br>[[Jon Snow]] - nephew<br>{[[Talisa Stark]]} - niece by marriage<br>[[Tyrion Lannister]] - nephew by marriage<br>[[Ramsay Bolton]] - nephew by marriage |
| − | | Actor=[[Joseph Mawle]]|Culture = [[Northmen]] |
+ | | Actor=[[Joseph Mawle]]<br>[[Matteo Elezi]] (Season 6 flashbacks)|Culture = [[Northmen]] |
| + | |Religion = [[Old Gods of the Forest]]|Mentioned ="[[The Wolf and the Lion]]" <br>"[[You Win or You Die]]<br>"[[The Pointy End]]"<br>"[[Fire and Blood]]"<br>"[[The North Remembers]]"<br>"[[Mother's Mercy]]"}} |
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+ | {{Quote|[[The Wall|Here]], a man gets what he earns, when he earns it.|Benjen Stark to [[Jon Snow]]|Lord Snow}} |
| − | '''Benjen Stark''' is a recurring character in the [[Season 1|first |
+ | '''Benjen Stark''' is a recurring character in the [[Season 1|first]] and [[Season 6|sixth seasons]]. He is played by guest star [[Joseph Mawle]] and debuts in the [[Winter is Coming (episode)|series premiere]]. He reappears in the [[Season 6|sixth season]], in a flashback, played by [[Matteo Elezi]]. Benjen Stark is the [[First Ranger]] of the [[Night's Watch]]. He embarks on a ranging north of [[the Wall]], and does not return. |
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Benjen travels south from the Wall to join in the feast welcoming King [[Robert Baratheon]] to Winterfell. He brings news about ill omens from beyond the Wall. Benjen tells Eddard that the [[Will|young deserter]] he executed was a good and loyal man, a true ranger who would not desert his post lightly. He invites his nephew [[Jon Snow]] to join the Night's Watch; Jon agrees despite Benjen's warning that it is a hard life.<ref>"[[Winter is Coming (episode)|Winter is Coming]]"</ref> Eddard agrees to become the [[Hand of the King]]. A few days later, the royal party heads south. Benjen accompanies them to the Kingsroad and then escorts Jon and [[Tyrion Lannister]] north to [[Castle Black]]. Along the way they are joined by fresh recruits, including a rapist named [[Rast]]. Jon begins to realize that the Watch may not be the noble institution he thought it was.<ref>"[[The Kingsroad]]"</ref> |
Benjen travels south from the Wall to join in the feast welcoming King [[Robert Baratheon]] to Winterfell. He brings news about ill omens from beyond the Wall. Benjen tells Eddard that the [[Will|young deserter]] he executed was a good and loyal man, a true ranger who would not desert his post lightly. He invites his nephew [[Jon Snow]] to join the Night's Watch; Jon agrees despite Benjen's warning that it is a hard life.<ref>"[[Winter is Coming (episode)|Winter is Coming]]"</ref> Eddard agrees to become the [[Hand of the King]]. A few days later, the royal party heads south. Benjen accompanies them to the Kingsroad and then escorts Jon and [[Tyrion Lannister]] north to [[Castle Black]]. Along the way they are joined by fresh recruits, including a rapist named [[Rast]]. Jon begins to realize that the Watch may not be the noble institution he thought it was.<ref>"[[The Kingsroad]]"</ref> |
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| − | [[Image:Jon and Benjen 1x03.png|thumb|250px|right|Benjen says goodbye to his nephew [[Jon Snow]] atop the |
+ | [[Image:Jon and Benjen 1x03.png|thumb|250px|right|Benjen says goodbye to his nephew [[Jon Snow]] atop the Wall.]] |
Upon arriving at Castle Black Jon begins his training. Benjen tells Jon that he is going north of the Wall on a ranging. Jon asks to go with him, but Benjen tells him that he is not ready and cautions that on the Wall a man only gets what he earns, not what his birth entitles him to. Benjen says farewell to his friend [[Yoren]], a recruiter for the Watch. He also exchanges words with Tyrion, who is about to head south with Yoren. Benjen feels that Tyrion holds the Watch in disregard despite Tyrion's protests to the contrary.<ref>"[[Lord Snow]]"</ref> |
Upon arriving at Castle Black Jon begins his training. Benjen tells Jon that he is going north of the Wall on a ranging. Jon asks to go with him, but Benjen tells him that he is not ready and cautions that on the Wall a man only gets what he earns, not what his birth entitles him to. Benjen says farewell to his friend [[Yoren]], a recruiter for the Watch. He also exchanges words with Tyrion, who is about to head south with Yoren. Benjen feels that Tyrion holds the Watch in disregard despite Tyrion's protests to the contrary.<ref>"[[Lord Snow]]"</ref> |
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Benjen's horse returns to Castle Black, but there is no sign of Benjen himself.<ref>"[[You Win or You Die]]"</ref> Shortly afterwards, two of the rangers who accompanied Benjen, [[Othor]] and [[Jafer Flowers]], are found dead in the forest beyond the Wall. They are brought back to Castle Black for Maester [[Aemon]] to study, but in the middle of the night they reanimate as [[wights]]. Both are killed again and their bodies are burned.<ref>"[[The Pointy End]]"</ref> Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]] vows to take the Watch beyond the Wall in force to investigate what's going on and promises Jon that they will find Benjen alive or dead.<ref>"[[Fire and Blood]]"</ref> |
Benjen's horse returns to Castle Black, but there is no sign of Benjen himself.<ref>"[[You Win or You Die]]"</ref> Shortly afterwards, two of the rangers who accompanied Benjen, [[Othor]] and [[Jafer Flowers]], are found dead in the forest beyond the Wall. They are brought back to Castle Black for Maester [[Aemon]] to study, but in the middle of the night they reanimate as [[wights]]. Both are killed again and their bodies are burned.<ref>"[[The Pointy End]]"</ref> Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]] vows to take the Watch beyond the Wall in force to investigate what's going on and promises Jon that they will find Benjen alive or dead.<ref>"[[Fire and Blood]]"</ref> |
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| + | As the travel beyond the Wall in search, Mormont and his men stop at [[Craster's Keep]] where Mormont tells the wildling [[Craster]] that Benjen has said he planned to stop there on his way to the [[Frostfangs]]. Craster gruffly replies that he hasn't seen Benjen for three years and hasn't missed him, saying that Benjen "always treated me like scum."<ref>"[[The North Remembers]]"</ref> |
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| + | Jon, who has now been elected the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, ends up alienating many of his fellow black brothers when he brings back several thousand Wildlings that were [[Massacre at Hardhome|driven away]] from [[Hardhome]] and allows them safe passage through [[Castle Black]]. His personal steward, [[Olly]], lures him into a trap by claiming one of the Wildlings that he brought back says he knows Benjen. As Jon walks outside to see if this is true, [[Alliser Thorne]] (who Jon has since named First Ranger in place of the missing Benjen) adds that this Wildling claims he saw Benjen at Hardhome on the last full moon. However, this is revealed to be nothing but a farce as Alliser, Olly, and four other black brothers proceed [[Mutiny at Castle Black|to fatally stab]] Jon.<ref>"[[Mother's Mercy]]"</ref> |
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| + | Benjen appears in a vision experienced by Bran Stark. Benjen is show training with his older brother [[Eddard Stark]] in the grounds of Winterfell. In the vision, Ned teases Benjen about practicing his sparring skills. The brothers' older sister [[Lyanna Stark]] and [[Hodor]] also appear in the same vision.<ref>"[[Home]]"</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:27, 4 May 2016
Benjen Stark is a recurring character in the first and sixth seasons. He is played by guest star Joseph Mawle and debuts in the series premiere. He reappears in the sixth season, in a flashback, played by Matteo Elezi. Benjen Stark is the First Ranger of the Night's Watch. He embarks on a ranging north of the Wall, and does not return.
Biography
Background
Benjen Stark is the youngest son of Lord Rickard Stark. Rickard was the head of House Stark and Lord Paramount of the North. The North is one of the constituent regions of the Seven Kingdoms and House Stark is one of the Great Houses of the realm. House Stark rule the region from their seat of Winterfell and Rickard also held the title Lord of Winterfell.[1]
Benjen is the younger brother of Brandon, Eddard and Lyanna. Rickard, Brandon and Lyanna were all killed in the civil war known as Robert's Rebellion. Eddard inherited his father's titles and responsibilities.[2][3][4]
Benjen joined the Night's Watch, the military force which patrols the Wall and guards the northern border of the Seven Kingdoms. He earned the rank of First Ranger. Benjen is a hero to Eddard's bastard son Jon Snow.[5]
Season 1
Eddard Stark talking to his brother in Winterfell's great hall.
Benjen travels south from the Wall to join in the feast welcoming King Robert Baratheon to Winterfell. He brings news about ill omens from beyond the Wall. Benjen tells Eddard that the young deserter he executed was a good and loyal man, a true ranger who would not desert his post lightly. He invites his nephew Jon Snow to join the Night's Watch; Jon agrees despite Benjen's warning that it is a hard life.[6] Eddard agrees to become the Hand of the King. A few days later, the royal party heads south. Benjen accompanies them to the Kingsroad and then escorts Jon and Tyrion Lannister north to Castle Black. Along the way they are joined by fresh recruits, including a rapist named Rast. Jon begins to realize that the Watch may not be the noble institution he thought it was.[7]
Benjen says goodbye to his nephew Jon Snow atop the Wall.
Upon arriving at Castle Black Jon begins his training. Benjen tells Jon that he is going north of the Wall on a ranging. Jon asks to go with him, but Benjen tells him that he is not ready and cautions that on the Wall a man only gets what he earns, not what his birth entitles him to. Benjen says farewell to his friend Yoren, a recruiter for the Watch. He also exchanges words with Tyrion, who is about to head south with Yoren. Benjen feels that Tyrion holds the Watch in disregard despite Tyrion's protests to the contrary.[8]
Catelyn Stark takes Tyrion prisoner at the Crossroads Inn believing he attempted to kill her son, Bran.[9] Because of his friendship with Benjen, Yoren rides on to King's Landing and reports Catelyn's actions to Eddard.[10]
Benjen's horse returns to Castle Black, but there is no sign of Benjen himself.[11] Shortly afterwards, two of the rangers who accompanied Benjen, Othor and Jafer Flowers, are found dead in the forest beyond the Wall. They are brought back to Castle Black for Maester Aemon to study, but in the middle of the night they reanimate as wights. Both are killed again and their bodies are burned.[12] Lord Commander Jeor Mormont vows to take the Watch beyond the Wall in force to investigate what's going on and promises Jon that they will find Benjen alive or dead.[13]
Season 2
As the travel beyond the Wall in search, Mormont and his men stop at Craster's Keep where Mormont tells the wildling Craster that Benjen has said he planned to stop there on his way to the Frostfangs. Craster gruffly replies that he hasn't seen Benjen for three years and hasn't missed him, saying that Benjen "always treated me like scum."[14]
Season 5
Jon, who has now been elected the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, ends up alienating many of his fellow black brothers when he brings back several thousand Wildlings that were driven away from Hardhome and allows them safe passage through Castle Black. His personal steward, Olly, lures him into a trap by claiming one of the Wildlings that he brought back says he knows Benjen. As Jon walks outside to see if this is true, Alliser Thorne (who Jon has since named First Ranger in place of the missing Benjen) adds that this Wildling claims he saw Benjen at Hardhome on the last full moon. However, this is revealed to be nothing but a farce as Alliser, Olly, and four other black brothers proceed to fatally stab Jon.[15]
Season 6
Benjen appears in a vision experienced by Bran Stark. Benjen is show training with his older brother Eddard Stark in the grounds of Winterfell. In the vision, Ned teases Benjen about practicing his sparring skills. The brothers' older sister Lyanna Stark and Hodor also appear in the same vision.[16]
Appearances
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Gallery
Family tree
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In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Benjen is the First Ranger of the Night's Watch, a position of high honor and achievement. It is rumored he took the black to escape from Winterfell because his home reminded him of his lost family (Rickard, Brandon, and Lyanna). He is a noted tracker and fighter. Benjen attends King Robert Baratheon's visit to Winterfell and Jon approaches him at the feast about joining the Night's Watch. Benjen tries to talk him out of making such a permanent decision at such a young age, but Jon's mind is made up. Benjen later tells Maester Luwin of Jon's decision, who in turn notifies Ned and Catelyn.
As with the TV series, Benjen goes on a mission to assess the situation in the Haunted Forest, but disappears and is never heard from again. The Great Ranging led by Lord Commander Jeor Mormont is organized partly in response to Benjen's disappearance.
According to the TV series official pronunciation guide developed for the cast and crew, "Benjen" is pronounced "BEN-jin", as opposed to "Ben-JENN" (the second syllable is short and not stressed).
See also
Benjen Stark on A Wiki of Ice and Fire (spoilers from the books)
References
- ↑ HBO viewers guide, season 2 guide to houses, House Stark entry
- ↑ HBO viewers guide, season 2 guide to houses, House Stark - Rickard Stark entry
- ↑ HBO viewers guide, season 2 guide to houses, House Stark - Brandon Stark entry
- ↑ HBO viewers guide, season 2 guide to houses, House Stark - Lyanna Stark entry
- ↑ HBO viewers guide, season 2 guide to houses, House Stark - Benjen Stark entry
- ↑ "Winter is Coming"
- ↑ "The Kingsroad"
- ↑ "Lord Snow"
- ↑ "Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things"
- ↑ "The Wolf and the Lion"
- ↑ "You Win or You Die"
- ↑ "The Pointy End"
- ↑ "Fire and Blood"
- ↑ "The North Remembers"
- ↑ "Mother's Mercy"
- ↑ "Home"
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