Who is Samwell Tarly in Game of Thrones?

Brother of the Night's Watch · The Wall & beyond

Samwell Tarly (Brother of the Night's Watch) is a character in Game of Thrones, part of The Wall & beyond. Samwell Tarly arrives at Castle Black soft, scared, and self-declared a coward — the disinherited heir of Horn Hill, whose father Lord Randyll gave him a choice between the Wall and a hunting 'accident.' He is hopeless with a sword but has read more books than the rest of the recruits combined, and he notices things others miss. Mocked by Ser Alliser and protected by Jon Snow, Sam finds at the Wall the first thing resembling friendship he has ever known.

When does Samwell Tarly first appear?

Samwell Tarly first appears in Season 1, Episode 4 (“Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things”) of Game of Thrones (2011–2019, HBO).

Who is Samwell Tarly connected to?

Relationships already established when Samwell Tarly first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Jon Snow — Sworn brothers, best friends

Which group does Samwell Tarly belong to?

By the time Samwell Tarly appears, The Wall & beyond also includes Benjen Stark.

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