Header Photo Credit: Cersei, Sansa and Margaery by Jenna, Sara, and Joanna SDCC 2016
It was a great year for Game of Thrones cosplay at Comic-Con, and we have some more awesome examples here to pair with those from our first article on the subject. A lot of fans turned out despite the blazing heat, and we were rewarded by the sea gods (see Iron Islands folklore) when a blanket of sea fog (marine layer) rolled in and cooled all of us off on Saturday morning. Also, the convention center must have air conditioners the size of the Titanic; it kept the inside pleasant despite the temperature outside and the endless stream of bodies.
We didn’t see a lot of Joffreys at the Con, so let’s start off with a great version of him (enjoying the unfortunate demise of Red Wedding Robb, of course), plus a super Jon Snow outfit and beard.
Joffrey, dead Robb and Jon snow by Kit, Steven, and Will SDCC 2016
Daenarys is always popular. I suppose it’s the braided white hair and potential dragon accessories, right? Also, she certainly offers a much cooler wardrobe option than the fur-clad Westerosi females.
Daenerys by Liane and Stephanie SDCC 2016
It seems impossible that one might leave Comic-Con without seeing at least one Jon Snow/Ygritte pairing, and we did find one high-spirited duo in fantastic costumes game to travel north of the Wall despite the desert heat.
Jon and Ygritte by Dawn and Holiday SDCC 2016
Along with Cersei, some other capable players of the great game were represented, including a superbly dressed Littlefinger and Margaery. (That might be a Tyrion clinging to Littlefinger, but I’m not sure).
Littlefinger by Michael and Margaery by Chris SDCC 2016
Here is an interesting set of characters in well-crafted attire: Melisandre, Daenerys, and a probably doomed Stark Bannerman.
Mel, Dany and Stark bannerman by Rebecca, Eiraina and Matt SDCC 2016
It was nice to see Ellaria and Oberyn pop up. Yes, Dorne is a much maligned story line, but there’s no doubting the beauty of the Dornish people and their traditional clothing. And I really liked this duo of Qyburn and Cersei in her Dark Queen mode, and the little bottle of glowing wildfire was a magnificent touch.
Oberyn and Ellaria by John & Daisy plus Qyburn and Cersei by Don & Jacquii
Rheagar Targaryen also made an appearance, resplendent in his ruby-encrusted battle armor, and this Septa Unella was so good I had to show her again … I just can’t get over that little fluffy halo.
Rhaegar by Chris & Septa Unella by Rosei SDCC 2016
We also found a finely costumed Daario Naharis, and boy is Daario proud of his daggers! Poor Daario, bumped into the friend zone.
Daario & Daario w knives by Phil SDCC 2016
Lastly, I’d like to post this photo of the Hound with wonderful cosplays of Daenerys and Melisandre. Ladies, I somehow never got your names or lost them, so please notify me of your first name in the comments if you wish to do so.
Dany, Hound, cute child and Melisandre by Amara, David, Tessa and Betty SDCC 2016
Thanks to everybody who dressed up and came out to Comic-Con this year. Your hard work was much appreciated. I know I missed a lot of you, but I’ll try to catch you out there next year! Also, if any of you have websites associated with your costumes and Game of Thrones-related activities, please feel free to supply your links in the comments section.