Who is Robert Baratheon in Game of Thrones?
King of the Seven Kingdoms · House Baratheon
Robert Baratheon (King of the Seven Kingdoms) is a character in Game of Thrones, part of House Baratheon. Took the throne in rebellion years ago; now a fat, restless king who names Ned his Hand.
When does Robert Baratheon first appear?
Robert Baratheon first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“Winter Is Coming”) of Game of Thrones (2011–2019, HBO).
Who is Robert Baratheon connected to?
Relationships already established when Robert Baratheon first appears — nothing from later episodes.
- Eddard Stark — Old friends — his Hand
- Cersei Lannister — Loveless royal marriage
- Joffrey Baratheon — Believed father & heir
- Viserys Targaryen — Usurper vs. exiled heir
Which group does Robert Baratheon belong to?
By the time Robert Baratheon appears, House Baratheon also includes Joffrey 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
- 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
- Benjen Stark — First Ranger
- Sandor Clegane — Joffrey's sworn shield
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