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==In the books==
 
==In the books==
In the ''[[Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, Torrhen Karstark is the second son of Lord Rickard, and also joins his father and brothers, Harrion, the eldest, and Eddard, the youngest, as part of the Northern forces in the War of the Five Kings. He is named after [[Torrhen Stark]], the last [[King in the North]] and his ancestor.
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In the ''[[Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, Torrhen Karstark is the second son of Lord Rickard, and also joins his father and brothers, Harrion, the eldest, and Eddard, the youngest, as part of the Northern forces in the War of the Five Kings. He is named after [[Torrhen Stark]], the [[King in the North]] at the time of the [[Wars of Conquest]] and his ancestor.
   
 
However, he's killed by Jaime during the [[Battle of the Whispering Wood]] alongside his brother Eddard as the Kingslayer attempted to cut his way through [[Robb Stark|Robb Stark's]] personal guard (which included both brothers, among others of the Northern houses) in order to slay the young king himself.
 
However, he's killed by Jaime during the [[Battle of the Whispering Wood]] alongside his brother Eddard as the Kingslayer attempted to cut his way through [[Robb Stark|Robb Stark's]] personal guard (which included both brothers, among others of the Northern houses) in order to slay the young king himself.

Revision as of 15:54, 14 June 2012

Torrhen Karstark is a minor character in the second season. He is played by Tyrone McElhennon and only appears in "A Man Without Honor." Torrhen Karstark is a son of Rickard Karstark, Lord of Karhold and head of House Karstark. He is fighting alongside his father for King Robb Stark in the War of the Five Kings. He is killed by Ser Jaime Lannister during an escape attempt.

Biography

Background

He has a younger brother, Eddard Karstark.[1]

Season 2

Torrhen Karstark is assigned to guard the prison of Ser Jaime Lannister and Ser Alton Lannister. After Jaime kills his cousin, Torrhen enters the cell to check on the two. Jaime then chokes Torrhen with his chains and escapes.[2]

After Jaime is recaptured, Lord Rickard demands the head of the Kingslayer in revenge.[3]

Appearance

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In the books

In the Song of Ice and Fire novels, Torrhen Karstark is the second son of Lord Rickard, and also joins his father and brothers, Harrion, the eldest, and Eddard, the youngest, as part of the Northern forces in the War of the Five Kings. He is named after Torrhen Stark, the King in the North at the time of the Wars of Conquest and his ancestor.

However, he's killed by Jaime during the Battle of the Whispering Wood alongside his brother Eddard as the Kingslayer attempted to cut his way through Robb Stark's personal guard (which included both brothers, among others of the Northern houses) in order to slay the young king himself.

See also

References

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