All 8 Starks in Game of Thrones, ranked from worst to best
3. Bran Stark
The second-youngest Stark sibling, Bran’s storyline gets more magical and mysterious the longer it goes on. While others are out fighting battles and playing political games, Bran focuses on developing his greensight skills to go back in time and discover the secrets of Westeros. As he trains with the Three-Eyed Raven and learns what he’s capable of, he realizes he has an important part to play in the fight against the White Walkers.
While many Game of Thrones fans dislike Bran because of the way his personality changes once he becomes the Three-Eyed Raven, I think this transformation makes him all the more interesting. Sure, he can feel cold and distant, but he’s not a kid anymore. He’s seen a lot of things and has an incredible amount of wisdom. His visions are honestly a breath of fresh air for me at times, since I get to learn more about the lore rather than watching more fighting.
The role of destiny is so important in Game of Thrones. Bran embodies that.
2. Sansa Stark
Okay, remember how I said earlier that Robb is spoiled? So is Sansa…until she isn’t. At the start of the series, she’s a naive girl with dreams of becoming royalty. But her storyline undergoes significant development when she learns how brutal the world can be — even if especially if you’re betrothed to the heir to the Iron Throne. While I don’t know that Sansa really needs to go through all of that trauma to evolve into a strong, smart, and honorable character, I do love how her arc develops.
Sansa is one of the most inspirational characters on Game of Thrones. She’s a survivor of physical and emotional abuse and eventually learns how to strategically navigate the highest circles of society in Westeros. Once she matures and understands what’s most important in her life, she is loyal to her family and will do anything to protect them. Her relationship with Jon Snow is a particular highlight. They reclaim Winterfell and work together to keep the North safe.
Sansa’s resilience and ability to reclaim her power make her a Stark her father would be proud of.
