Olenna Tyrell

Season(s)

3

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Also known as

The Queen of Thorns

Status

Alive

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Origin

Allegiance

House Tyrell
House Redwyne

Family

Mace Tyrell - son
Willas Tyrell - grandson
Ser Garlan Tyrell - grandson
Ser Loras Tyrell - grandson
Margaery Tyrell - granddaughter

Portrayed by

Diana Rigg

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Olenna Tyrell, nee Olenna Redwyne, is a character in the third season. She is played by Diana Rigg.

While very old, throughout her life Lady Olenna has been a master of court politics and intrigue par excellence. She's a also known for her wit and sarcasm. As a result, Lady Olenna is popularly nicknamed the Queen of Thorns.

Biography

Background

Olenna Tyrell is the widow of Luthor Tyrell and the mother of Mace Tyrell, the Lord of Highgarden and the head of House Tyrell. She is the grandmother of his children Willas, Garlan, Loras, and Margaery. She was born into House Redwyne.^[1][2]

Family tree

Luthor Tyrell Deceased

Olenna Tyrell née Redwyne

Mace Tyrell

Alerie Tyrell née Hightower

Willas Tyrell

Garlan Tyrell

Loras Tyrell

Renly Baratheon Deceased

Margaery Tyrell

Behind the scenes

She was first mentioned in the House Tyrell family tree issued by HBO for the first season in 2012. She was confirmed as a role for the third season in May 2012.^[3] She will be portrayed by accomplished actress Diana Rigg.^[4]

In the books

In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, her family remains the same. She is described as a wizened, cunning old woman with a wicked wit and a sharp tongue. She is known as the "Queen of Thorns" for the rose thorns in the sigil of House Tyrell. In many ways, the cunning Olenna is the true leader of House Tyrell, masterminding political intrigues which her son, Lord Mace Tyrell, then follows. Despite this she has a loving relationship with her family, including her grandchildren. Olenna is particularly close with her granddaughter Margaery Tyrell, whom she has mentored in the skills of court intrigue.

"Olenna" is pronounced "Oh-lenn-ah".

References

See also

• Olenna Redwyne at A Wiki of Ice and Fire. (MAJOR spoilers from the books)

v • d • e House Tyrell
Lord:	Lord Mace Tyrell	Heir:	Ser Loras Tyrell
Seat:	Highgarden	Lands:	The Reach
Title(s):	Lord Paramount of the Reach · Lord of Highgarden · Warden of the South
Ancestors:	Garth Gardener · Harlen Tyrell
Current members:	Olenna Tyrell · Alerie Tyrell · Garlan Tyrell · Willas Tyrell · Margaery Tyrell
Deceased members:	Luthor Tyrell
Overlord:	House Baratheon of King's Landing