Every Game Of Thrones Character Killed In The Battle Of Winterfell

Sunday (March 28) was a Long Night indeed for some of the Game of Thrones cast.


The anticipated battle to save Winterfell seen a litany of deaths happen over the course of the super-sized episode, with a couple of significant characters falling in combat.


While we didn’t visualize any of the show’s central characters like Jon (Kit Harington), Arya (Maisie Williams), Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) or any of the other "main" cast unceremoniously taken out, there were still plenty of beloved Game of Thrones personalities who were lost. That’s including one particular individual who no one is mourning right now that it’s all over, though.


Yet though one enormous battle has been won, the war is still far from over. The battle for the Iron Throne is still in progress, and all of the major players are have a couple of episodes left to prepare their moves. Before we hurtle toward the series’ epic conclusion years in the making, yet, let’s take a look back at the fallen from Episode 3, "The Long Night."


Warning: this blog post contains major spoilers from Episode 3 of Game of Thrones Season 8.

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  Dolorous Edd (Ben Crompton)
  
  
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  This brother of the Night’s Watch, also referred to as Eddison Tollett, was named acting Lord Commander of the categorize before Jon Snow left Castle Black and gave up the cloak forever. A sardonic man who was close companions with Snow, Samwell Tarly, and other members of the Night’s Watch, he actually saved Tarly before succumbing to a fatal blow from a wight from beyond. A fiercely loyal ally to the end, it’s because of Edd that Sam was to be able to see another day, and for that we’re thankful.
  
  
  
  
  



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  Beric Dondarrion (Richard Dormer)
  
  
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  The Lord of Blackhaven and head of Home Dondarrion has been through a number of reanimations over the course of his life, thanks to the Red Priest Thoros of Myr – over five times, case in point. Yet with the death of Thoros throughout an expedition in back of the Wall accompanying Jon Snow and Sandor Clegane, Thoros was killed. That insinuates there will be no more lives for Beric, who as well as The Hound himself, saved Arya from becoming White Walker chow. Unfortunately, this meant he sustained fatal injuries. Melisandre foresaw this, noting that Beric's mission was "completed," yet, so right now hopefully poor Beric can rest in peace, as he saved the life of the one who would ultimately take the Night King's life.
  
  
  
  
  



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  Lyanna Mormont (Bella Ramsey)
  
  
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  The young Lyanna Mormont, previously Lady of Bear Island and head of Home Mormont, was Ser Jorah's first cousin. Named right after Lyanna Stark herself, this courageous young woman first declared Jon Snow the King in the North, and has routinely been a stalwart ally to Residence Stark. Unfortunately, she met her grisly end in "The Long Night" right after fighting bravely in battle. She fearlessly took on a giant wight (R.I.P. Wun Wun) who thought trim be a pushover, stabbing the monstrous being with one fatal blow to the attention. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her crushing internal injuries as well, nevertheless she helped defend Winterfell and the living until the end. We thank you for your sacrifice, Lyanna!
  
  
  
  
  



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  Melisandre (Carice van Houten)
  
  
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  Though Melisandre (also referred to because the Red Woman) has been a massively frustrating character since her Game of Thrones debut, she's become something of an ally to the central characters after awhile. Originally a counselor to Stannis Baratheon throughout his bid to overtake the Iron Throne, she eventually brought Jon Snow back to life, which put her in the "green," so to speak, with fans despite her previous transgressions. As soon as the Red Priestess arrived in Winterfell as each person prepared for battle, she used her magical powers in a try to help keep the Night King and his army from proceeding further into Winterfell. Her contributions to the battle definitely didn't go unnoticed, and were very much appreciated by those fighting the good fight. She even ended up giving Arya an all-important coaching that could have been what spurred the young Stark into action to kill the Night King. Soon after she accomplished what she came to Winterfell to ultimately do — fulfilling her duty to the Lord of Light — she finally let go of her magical amulet, grew old immediately, and died before dawn.
  
  
  
  
  



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  Jorah Mormont (Iain Glen)
  
  
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  Ser Jorah had been at Daenery's side ever since swearing fealty to Daenerys, assisting her with her newfound life as a Khaleesi of the Dothraki. The elaborate, fan-favorite character gave his life to defend Daenerys right after spending most of it doing the same. Right after Daenerys fell from her dragon Drogon as it was being attacked by wights, Jorah leapt to her aid. Although his chance at becoming Hand of the Queen was squandered thanks to his previous actions (working as a spy for Varys), he died in the arms of the woman he had devoted much of his life to serving in a moving tearjerker of an exit.
  
  
  
  
  



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  Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen)
  
  
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  Who lived a more mournful life than Theon Greyjoy? Sure, he could have deserved much of the abuse thrown his way by Ramsay Bolton (Iwan Rheon), although no one is incapable of change, and change Theon did. Despite his past misdeeds, by the time the Battle of Winterfell rolled around, he had redeemed himself in the eyes of several fans immediately after defending Three-Eyed Raven Bran. Case in point, it was Bran who proposed some of the kindest words poor Theon had ever heard: "Theon, you are a good man. Thank you." It seems those simple words were all Theon really needed to summon all his courage and charge at the Night King. He didn't routinely do what was right, nevertheless he ended up dying while protecting the Starks at Wnterfell — his residence — and we think Ned could be proud.
  
  
  
  
  

With much of the central Game of Thrones cast left, it is almost time to be able to see what's in store for the most villainous character remaining in Westeros: Cersei Lannister. Who will just be taking the throne?


We have three episodes left, so we'll be waiting with bated breath for the results — just like the rest of the world.