Differences in adaptation

The Game of Thrones series's storyline closely follows the story of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels. But there are still some differences between books and series. On this page, there is a list of differences such as additional scenes, character appearances, and chronological changes that can be found in the TV series "Game of Thrones"

Please note, that this list shouldn't spoil the next seasons. Feel free to add differences, but don't mention any scenes/characters which weren't mentioned or shown in the first season and can spoil the second season. If anything spoils too much, please correct or delete.

The list of differences

Differences between books and TV series - Season 1

These differences can be found between the first season of TV series and the first book "A Game of Thrones" of the Song of Ice and Fire.

Differences between books and TV series - Season 2

These differences can be found between the second season of TV series and the second book "A Clash of Kings" of the Song of Ice and Fire.

Differences between books and TV series - Season 3

These differences can be found between the third season of TV series and roughly the first half of A Storm of Swords, the third novel in the A Song of Ice and Fire book series.

Characters significantly changed between books and TV series

These are overall differences for several characters that were significantly changed between the books and TV series.