| Jaime Lannister | |
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| A Song of Ice and Fire character Game of Thrones character | |
 Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister | |
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| Created by | George R. R. Martin |
| Adapted by | David Benioff D. B. Weiss (Game of Thrones) |
| Portrayed by | Nikolaj Coster-Waldau |
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| Occupation | Warrior |
| Family | House Lannister |
| Significant others | Cersei Lannister Television: Brienne of Tarth |
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Jaime Lannister is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin and its television adaptation Game of Thrones, where he is portrayed by Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Jaime becomes a prominent point of view character in the novels beginning with A Storm of Swords (2000).
Introduced in A Game of Thrones (1996), Jaime is a knight of the Kingsguard and one of the best swordsmen in the seven kingdoms. He is a member of House Lannister, the wealthiest and one of the most powerful families in the kingdom of Westeros. He is the elder son of Tywin Lannister, twin brother of Cersei, with whom he has a longstanding incestuous relationship and brother of Tyrion. Although Jaime first appears unscrupulous and immoral, he later proves to be more complex, honorable, and sympathetic. His lengthy character development has been praised by critics of the novels and the television show.[1][2]
Jaime is one of the most popular characters in both series versions. Coster-Waldau received critical praise for his portrayal and several award nominations, including a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television, a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, People's Choice Awards Favorite TV Anti-Hero, and two Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series nominations. He and the rest of the cast were nominated for five Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
- ^ Deshora, Nakul (2 September 2017). "Jaime Lannister- The Art of Narrative". Medium. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ^ Hansen, Briana (14 August 2017). "Why You're Still Rooting For Jaime Lannister On 'Game of Thrones', According To Experts". Bustle. Retrieved May 23, 2019.