Who is Bran in Game of Thrones?

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Who is Bran in Game of Thrones?
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Bran Stark or Bran is one of the main characters in the Game of Thrones series.

The series Game of Thrones has given its audience various unique characters with different personalities and characteristics to keep them engaged in the show. Released in 2011, the show had a total of 8 seasons of action-packed and mind-boggling plot twists which kept everyone at the edge of their seats. The show as a whole has won various accolades and awards in its 8-year-long journey.

Who is Bran in Game of Thrones?

Who is Bran in Game of Thrones?
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Brandon Stark more commonly known as Bran is the fourth child of Eddard Stark and Catelyn Stark. Going by the title King Bran I the Broken, the character becomes to the King of all 6 Kingdoms after the final battle. Being the first to be elected as the King, Bran's full title came to be Bran the Broken, the First of His Name, King of the Andals and the First Men, Lord of the Six Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm.

In his youth, Brandon was shown to be quite cheerful and energetic attempting various adventures at the time. One of the things that Bran loved was climbing walls, which in turn became the very reason for his slight downfall. In season 1 when King Robert visited Winterfell, Brandon climbed the decrepit tower, where found Jamie Lannister in a compromising position with Queen Cersei. To keep his mouth shut, Jamie pushed Bran off the tower which put him in a coma and crippled him for life.

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After walking up it was revealed that Bran was half paralyzed because of which he lost the ability to walk. Later in the series, Bran attains the power of Three-Eyed Raven which is Greensight. With this power, Bran can look into the past and future. While other Ravens can only use this power as visions, Bran could influence the past but not change things that are pre-determined to happen.

Who plays the Character Bran In Game of Thrones?

The role of Brandon Stark is played by British actor Isaac Hempstead Wright. The actor made his acting debut in Season 1 of Game of Thrones and was featured as a child actor and had been a part of the main cast until the end. For his role in the series, Isaac received the honour of two Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations.

Apart from this, Hempstead was also seen in the horror film The Awakening, which marked his first movie in the Hollywood industry. The actor was also seen in movies like the crime thriller Closed Circuit, and the animated fantasy-comedy film, The Boxtrolls, among many others.

Who claims the Iron Throne by the end of the series?

Who claims the Iron Throne by the end of the series?
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By the end of the series, Bran has a massive series of battles between humans which end in destroying the Iron Throne. The battle between the Daenerys and Lannister ended with Jon Snow killing Queen Daenerys and ending the battle. The aftermath saw a new system of electing the king of Westeros which chose Brandon Stark as the King of the 6 Kingdoms.

FAQs on Bran in Game of Thrones?

A.  The series Game of Thrones was released on 7th April 2011.

A.  Yes, Game of Thrones has a prequel series called House of Dragons. 

A. Game of Thrones is available on streaming platforms  Netflix and HBO Max. 

A.  Bran lost his leg in season one of Game of Thrones after falling from a watch tower, at the hands of Jamie Lannister.

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