Who is Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones?

The Red Viper of Dorne · The Reach & Dorne

Oberyn Martell (The Red Viper of Dorne) is a character in Game of Thrones, part of The Reach & Dorne. Prince Oberyn Martell — the Red Viper of Dorne — arrives in King's Landing ahead of the royal wedding with his paramour Ellaria Sand and no patience for Lannister courtesies. A duelist, scholar, and poisoner by reputation, he fought essays in Essos and fathered eight bastard daughters he raises proudly. He has come for one reason: his sister Elia was raped and murdered with her children during the sack of King's Landing, and the man who did it served — and serves — the Lannisters.

When does Oberyn Martell first appear?

Oberyn Martell first appears in Season 4, Episode 1 (“Two Swords”) of Game of Thrones (2011–2019, HBO).

Who is Oberyn Martell connected to?

Relationships already established when Oberyn Martell first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Tywin Lannister — Blames the Lannisters for Elia

Which group does Oberyn Martell belong to?

By the time Oberyn Martell appears, The Reach & Dorne also includes Margaery Tyrell.

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