A Squire is a young man that enters the service of a knight or lord usually with the promise of attaining knighthood when the squire's master deems it properly. Squires usually take the role of a personal servant, running errands for their masters and keeping their armor, shield and weaponry ready for battle or tournaments.
Known Squires
- Ser Jaime Lannister, served as squire for Ser Barristan Selmy against the Kingswood Brotherhood.
- Bryan, served as Ser Jaime's squire.
- Ser Alton Lannister, served as Ser Jaime's squire during the Tournament to celebrate Willem Frey's wedding after Bryan had gotten drunk.
- Ser Lancel Lannister, served as squire for King Robert Baratheon.
- Joss Stilwood, squired for Ser Gregor Clegane during the Tourney of the Hand.
- Olyvar Frey, made squire for Robb Stark as part of the alliance between House Stark and House Frey despite Robb not being a knight.
- Podrick Payne, squire for Tyrion Lannister despite Tyrion not being a knight.