Who is Sandor Clegane in Game of Thrones?

Joffrey's sworn shield · King's Landing court

Sandor Clegane (Joffrey's sworn shield) is a character in Game of Thrones, part of King's Landing court. A scarred, dog-loyal killer who hates knights — and fire.

When does Sandor Clegane first appear?

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

Who is Sandor Clegane connected to?

Relationships already established when Sandor Clegane first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Joffrey Baratheon — His sworn shield

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
• Benjen Stark — First Ranger

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