Who is Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones?

Crown Prince · House Baratheon

Joffrey Baratheon (Crown Prince) is a character in Game of Thrones, part of House Baratheon. Eldest son of Robert and Cersei, a sneering, cruel boy.

When does Joffrey Baratheon first appear?

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

Who is Joffrey Baratheon connected to?

Relationships already established when Joffrey Baratheon first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Robert Baratheon — Believed father & heir
• Cersei Lannister — Mother & son
• Sansa Stark — Betrothed — her nightmare
• Sandor Clegane — His sworn shield

Which group does Joffrey Baratheon belong to?

By the time Joffrey Baratheon appears, House Baratheon also includes Robert Baratheon.

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
• 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
• Benjen Stark — First Ranger
• Sandor Clegane — Joffrey's sworn shield

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