Catelyn Stark

Catelyn Stark
A Song of Ice and Fire character
Game of Thrones character
Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark
First appearance
Last appearance
Created byGeorge R. R. Martin
Adapted byD. B. Weiss & David Benioff
(Game of Thrones)
Portrayed byMichelle Fairley
In-universe information
Aliases
  • Cat
  • Stoneheart
  • Lady Stoneheart
  • The Silent Sister
  • Mother Merciless
  • The Hangwoman
GenderFemale
TitleLady of Winterfell
Dowager Lady of Winterfell
Family
SpouseEddard Stark
Children
Relatives

Catelyn Stark (née Tully), later known as Lady Stoneheart, 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. She is a prominent point of view character in the first three novels. She also appears in the fourth novel, A Feast for Crows (2005), and will return in a prominent role for the forthcoming sixth novel, The Winds of Winter.[1]

Catelyn is portrayed by Northern Irish actress Michelle Fairley on the HBO series Game of Thrones.[2] Fairley's portrayal has garnered critical acclaim, with many praising her performance during the episode "The Rains of Castamere".[3] Due to this popularity, many fans were disappointed she did not appear again in the series despite the character's resurrection in the novels.[4][5] Author George R. R. Martin confirmed he argued against the decision, which he called "the first major diversion of the show from the books", and the character being cut was ultimately made by the television showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss.[6]

  1. ^ "George R.R. Martin discusses The Winds of Winter and Lady Stoneheart". Winter Is Coming. 9 April 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 19, 2010). "Fairley to replace Ehle in HBO's 'Thrones'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 22, 2010. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  3. ^ Game of Thrones: Michelle Fairley is shunned by the Emmy Awards, but the show picks up 17 nominations (Yahoo TV UK)
  4. ^ Silman, Anna (June 16, 2014). "Book Fans Angered by Huge Game of Thrones Finale Omission". Vulture.com. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  5. ^ Gupta, Prachi (June 16, 2014). ""Game of Thrones" director explains the Lady Stoneheart situation". Salon.com. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  6. ^ Nicolaou, Elena (April 11, 2019). "Who Is Lady Stoneheart & Why Can't Game Of Thrones Fans Let Her Go?". Refinery29. Retrieved December 14, 2022.