Who is Benjen Stark in Game of Thrones?

First Ranger · The Wall & beyond

Benjen Stark (First Ranger) is a character in Game of Thrones, part of The Wall & beyond. Ned's brother, First Ranger of the Night's Watch.

When does Benjen Stark first appear?

Benjen Stark first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“Winter Is Coming”) of Game of Thrones (2011–2019, HBO).

Who is Benjen Stark connected to?

Relationships already established when Benjen Stark first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Eddard Stark — Brothers
• Jon Snow — Followed him to the Wall

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Eddard Stark — Lord of Winterfell
• Catelyn Stark — Lady of Winterfell
• Robb Stark — The Young Wolf
• Sansa Stark — Eldest Stark daughter
• Arya Stark — Youngest Stark daughter
• Bran Stark — Second son of Winterfell
• Rickon Stark — Youngest Stark son
• Jon Snow — Bastard of Winterfell
• Theon Greyjoy — Ward of Winterfell
• Robert Baratheon — King of the Seven Kingdoms
• Joffrey Baratheon — Crown Prince
• Cersei Lannister — Queen
• Jaime Lannister — The Kingslayer
• Tyrion Lannister — The Imp
• Daenerys Targaryen — Mother of Dragons
• Viserys Targaryen — The Beggar King
• Jorah Mormont — Exiled knight
• Khal Drogo — Khal of the Dothraki
• Illyrio Mopatis — Magister of Pentos
• Sandor Clegane — Joffrey's sworn shield

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