White Walker

White Walker
A Song of Ice and Fire character
A White Walker with an ice sword, from Game of Thrones
A White Walker with an ice spear, from
Game of Thrones
First appearance
Last appearance
Created byGeorge R. R. Martin
Portrayed byVarious actors
In-universe information
AliasesThe Others
The Dead
TypeNon-human creature

White Walkers are humanoid creatures from the HBO television series Game of Thrones, and the George R. R. Martin novel series A Song of Ice and Fire on which it is based. Primarily referred to as the Others in the novels, White Walkers are a supernatural threat to mankind who dwell north of The Wall in Westeros.[1][2] The Verge named them among "the most visually iconic creatures on the show".[3] White Walkers are also featured in the show's merchandising.

  1. ^ Egner, Jeremy (May 11, 2015). "On Game of Thrones, an Awkward Dinner and a Stony Encounter". The New York Times. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  2. ^ Egner, Jeremy (June 1, 2015). "Game of Thrones Q. and A.: Birgitte Hjort Sorensen on Playing a Wildling Mother". The New York Times. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  3. ^ Souppouris, Aaron (June 17, 2014). "Becoming a White Walker: how one man turns into a terrifying Game of Thrones villain". The Verge. Retrieved June 1, 2015.