Published on August 25, 2013
Updated on June 26, 2016
Updated on June 26, 2016
Premise
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The book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin and the television series Game of Thrones, named after the first book, are fantasy epics, following the story of the volatile struggle for power occurring in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. Though set in an alternate universe, it has the feel of the medieval time period, mixed with elements of fantasy and magic. There are kings, queens, knights, and even dragons. The scope of the series is broad and the cast of characters is extensive. The first book/season starts off during the relatively peaceful reign of Robert Baratheon, King of Westeros, but soon enough, the A Song of Ice and Fire ("ASOIAF")/Game of Thrones ("GoT") universe plunges into turmoil. The series is packed with characters, storylines, and drama, and everything is high stakes. No character is safe and it is best just to expect the unexpected.
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Register of Gay
- Daenerys Targaryen - a canon bisexual character played by Emilia Clarke, who is a central figure in the series. Her character and all of her moments of gay are addressed more fully on her own page: Daenerys Targaryen. Her relationship with Doreah is discussed in full detail here: Dany/Doreah
- Cersei Lannister - a canon bisexual character (in the book), played by Lena Headey (discussed below). Her character is addressed more fully on her own page: Cersei Lannister. Her page has a section specifically discussing her interaction with Taena Merryweather. Sadly, it appears that the television show is omitting the Taena Merryweather character and Cersei/Taena relationship. Why? Because God hates me, I guess...le sigh.
- Lena Headey - an actress who plays the manipulative and ambitious Cersei Lannister. Lannister does engage in some same-sex experimenting in the book series, but whether that will take place on screen is yet to be determined. Headey has also played three and a half other queer roles and overwhelmingly embraced the GLBT community. A standalone page for her is here: Lena Headey, along with a Gallery of Ink.
- Yara Greyjoy - a canon bisexual character (in the show only), played by Gemma Whelan, who is trying to win back control of the Iron Islands from her uncle, Euron Greyjoy. In the books, Yara (known as Asha) provides no hints of any bisexuality, but in season 6 of Game of Thrones, Yara cavorts with a Volantene prostitute and macks pretty hard on one seemingly responsive Daenerys Targaryen. A discussion of the Dany/Yara encounter is more fully detailed on the Gaying It Up section of the Daenerys Targaryen page. Yara's sexytimes with the Volantene prostitute will be described below in the Gay of Thrones section soon.
- Renly Baratheon - the canonically gay brother of Robert Baratheon and close-but-no-cigar king of Westeros. He has a secret (but not really that secret) love affair with Loras Tyrell (discussed below), even though he is married to Loras' sister (who is totes fine with his relationship with her bro). He's well-liked and pretty sassy. He also calls the knights who protect him the Rainbow Guard. I mean, really? Renly, your gay is showing...like a lot.
- Loras Tyrell - the Knight of the Flowers, lover of Renly Baratheon, and generally, very pretty young man known across Westeros for his good looks and high level of skills as a knight
- Oberyn Martell - a canon bisexual character (in the book and the show), played by Pedro Pascal, who is a fierce fighter and who has many, many lovers - both male and female
- Jon Connington - Mentor of Young Griff, the alleged Aegon VI, Connington is believed to have had an unrequited and likely unstated love for Rhaegar Targaryen. These feelings and loyalty appear to have formed the basis for his unshakeable dedication to the supposedly alive Aegon VI, son of his beloved.
- Michiel Huisman - plays Daario Naharis, the sellsword and lover of bisexual character, Daenerys Targaryen. Huisman also plays Cal Morrison, the love interest of Sarah Manning and father of Kira Manning, on Orphan Black, which features a very pro-GLBT cast and multiple GLBT characters, including, but not limited to, Cosima Niehaus, Delphine Cormier, Felix Dawkins, and Tony.
Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke)
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Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey)
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Renly Baratheon (Gethin Anthony)
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Loras Tyrell (Finn Jones)
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Game of Thrones Ladies
One of the great things about ASOIAF/GoT is that in its vast list of characters and storylines, women are given equal treatment, substance, and representation. They are complex and varied, and you have good women, bad women, strong women, weak women - and most importantly, just women and their stories being told in the same manner as the male characters' stories are shown. In the ASOIAF/GoT universe, the world is still very patriarchal in nature, not at all dissimilar from the medieval time period of our world (and to some degree the present times), but that does not keep the female characters from having any less importance or power in the books/show. A gallery of some of the major female characters (not all) is linked below:
Gay of Thrones
As far as the women go in the universe of A Song of Ice and Fire / Game of Thrones, the primary characters who engage in a bit of same-sex interaction are Daenerys Targaryen and Cersei Lannister. Both have their own pages discussing those moments: Daenerys Targaryen page and Cersei Lannister page. The book series/show still features other canon and subtextual lesbian moments, which are recounted below:
Book 1: A Game of Thrones
In Book 1: A Game of Thrones, the relationship between Daenerys Targaryen and Doreah is established. These scenes and their relationship is discussed on this page: Dany/Doreah
In Book 1: A Game of Thrones, the relationship between Daenerys Targaryen and Doreah is established. These scenes and their relationship is discussed on this page: Dany/Doreah
Season 1
Outside of the Dany/Doreah moments, the only Season 1 gay lady moment features Ros, a prostitute who mainly serves the
Outside of the Dany/Doreah moments, the only Season 1 gay lady moment features Ros, a prostitute who mainly serves the
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upper class population of Westeros.
In 1.07: You Win or You Die (9:37), Petyr Baelish - owner of a high-class brothel in King's Landing - observes and critiques Ros and another female prostitute on the art of pleasing their customers and making it believable. The scene shows both (super naked) women attempting to put on a satisfactory show for Baelish, while he disinterestedly gives them instructions. If you're looking for a ship to ship, this is not the scene to find one in. If you're looking for naked women taking part in sexual activities together, well...here you go. |
That is the biggest bowl of fruit I have ever seen
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Book 2: A Clash of Kings
In Catelyn 5, Brienne of Tarth and Catelyn Stark are dealing with the aftermath of Renly Baratheon's murder, which took place right before them and implicated both of them as potential murderers. Brienne, a member of Renly Baratheon's Rainbow Guard who was secretly in love with Renly, is particularly devastated by these turn of events and desperately wishes to avenge Renly's death by going after who she believes is the person behind the killing, Stannis Baratheon. Catelyn convinces Brienne to refrain from madly chasing after Stannis, asking instead for her to fight for her son, Robb Stark. The following exchange occurs (in an edited format):
In Catelyn 5, Brienne of Tarth and Catelyn Stark are dealing with the aftermath of Renly Baratheon's murder, which took place right before them and implicated both of them as potential murderers. Brienne, a member of Renly Baratheon's Rainbow Guard who was secretly in love with Renly, is particularly devastated by these turn of events and desperately wishes to avenge Renly's death by going after who she believes is the person behind the killing, Stannis Baratheon. Catelyn convinces Brienne to refrain from madly chasing after Stannis, asking instead for her to fight for her son, Robb Stark. The following exchange occurs (in an edited format):
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Brienne stared at the ground and shuffled her feet. "I do not know your son, my lady." She looked up. "I could serve you. If you would have me."
Catelyn was startled. "Why me?" The question seemed to trouble Brienne. "You helped me. In the pavillion...when they thought that I had...that I had..." "You were innocent." "Even so, you did not have to do that. You could have let them kill me. I was nothing to you." The tall girl knelt awkwardly, unsheathed Renly's longsword, and laid it at her feet. "Then I am yours, my lady. Your liege man, or...whatever you would have me be. I will shield your back and keep your counsel and give my life for yours, if need be. I swear it by the old gods and the new." "And I vow that you shall always have a place by my hearth and meat and mead at my table, and pledge to ask no service of you that might bring you into dishonor. I swear it by the old gods and the new. Arise." As she clasped the other woman's hands between her own, Catelyn could not help but smile. |
Yes, this is subtext at its best, and certainly Catelyn and Brienne, both recovering from the loss of those they loved, are not trying to jump each other's bones. But, there is still an exchange of vows, mutual devotion, and a unique bond formed. These two very different women, finding themselves in circumstances neither one would have ever predicted, unite and share one another's goals, creating a joint purpose for their lives and providing strength to each other to continue on. It's what crackships are made of.
Brienne, you are super duper gay
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Brienne: Owwww....
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No, but seriously...I think my hand is broken
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Season 2
In 2.05: The Ghost of Harrenhal (36:50), in a scene faithfully mirroring the above scene from the book, a very similar exchange between Brienne and Catelyn takes place:
In 2.05: The Ghost of Harrenhal (36:50), in a scene faithfully mirroring the above scene from the book, a very similar exchange between Brienne and Catelyn takes place:
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Brienne: I do not know your son, my lady...but I could serve you, if you would have me. You have courage. Not battle courage, perhaps, but I don't know, a woman's kind of courage. And I think that when the time comes, you will not hold me back. Promise me that you will not hold me back from Stannis.
Catelyn: When the time comes, I will not hold you back. Brienne: (*laying her sword at Catelyn's feet) Then I am yours, my lady. I will shield your back and give my life for yours if it comes to that. I swear it by the old gods and the new. Catelyn: (*grabs Brienne's hand) I vow that you shall always have a place in my home and at my table and that I shall ask no service of you that might bring you dishonor. I swear it by the old gods and the new. |
Season 2 also features another short lesbian scene between Ros and another prostitute in 2.04: Garden of Bones (11:04), which is done for the benefit of the biggest shithead on the show, Joffrey Baratheon. To put it lightly, it does not go well. It is very short and it is pretty disturbing. It is not something I would recommend watching just so you can see two women together, but hey, I'm not your mother, so decide as you will.
Season 3
In 3.04: And Now His Watch Has Ended (31:57), Margaery Tyrell seeks out Sansa Stark, who is praying by herself outside. As
In 3.04: And Now His Watch Has Ended (31:57), Margaery Tyrell seeks out Sansa Stark, who is praying by herself outside. As
Margaery: Hi, I'm here to take Sansa to the prom
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Sansa is being guarded/held hostage by two of the King's men, Margaery says to them, "We'd like some privacy please, if you wouldn't mind waiting back inside the keep." When the two guards remain unmoved, she more sternly warns, "Or if you'd be kind enough to give me your names, I'll ask the King to speak with you himself." As she says this, she confidently moves towards Sansa, knowing the guards will not take her threat lightly. She's right and she and Sansa are permitted a very rare circumstance for themselves: time alone.
Margaery, the more mature and world-savvy of the two women (by a mile), playfully converses with Sansa and tries to get her to loosen her grip on the rigid standards that Sansa has been taught to live by. When |
the two continue on their walk, Margaery tells Sansa a story about her cousin, which has a very bad ending. When Sansa expresses her horror at the cousin's sad conclusion, Margaery laughs, admitting to Sansa that she was merely teasing her, and the two hold hands affectionately for a brief moment.
Later, Margaery tells Sansa she wishes for her to be able to see and live in Highgarden, the home of her family. When Sansa tells her the Queen will not allow it, Margaery reminds her that she is to become Queen and she will make it happen. Knowing her brother Loras is gay, Margaery suggests that she will try and have Sansa and Loras married, so they can be "sisters." Mmhmm.
Later, Margaery tells Sansa she wishes for her to be able to see and live in Highgarden, the home of her family. When Sansa tells her the Queen will not allow it, Margaery reminds her that she is to become Queen and she will make it happen. Knowing her brother Loras is gay, Margaery suggests that she will try and have Sansa and Loras married, so they can be "sisters." Mmhmm.
Margaery: Ah, but we are having a gay old time!
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Margaery: We can have topless sleepovers!
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I'd love to be sisters
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You do know what I mean by "sistahs" right?
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Later, in episode 3.07: The Bear and the Maiden Fair (11:21), Margaery again seeks out Sansa Stark for another heart-to-heart. When Sansa criticizes herself for her earlier dreams, Margaery makes her walk with her again. She tells Sansa, "I remember the
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first time I saw you in the throne room. I'd never seen anyone who looked so unhappy. I want very much for you to be happy Sansa, and so does my grandmother."
When Sansa complains about the recent news that she is being forced to marry Tyrion Lannister, Margaery explains to her why her betrothal is not such a bad thing. She does this while plucking a rose from a nearby bush and offering it to Sansa. She goes on to focus Sansa on the real benefit of their marriages - their future offspring and the power they can attain through their marriages. Sansa grimaces at the thought of having to have sex with Tyrion Lannister because he is a "dwarf." Margaery starts |
Margaery: Tell me when I can move my hand higher
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to subtly show Sansa the error in her thinking. Margaery: "Some women like tall men. Some women like short men. Some like hairy men. Some like bald men. Gentle men, rough men, ugly men, pretty men." Then she turns to look at Sansa with an enthusiastic smile, as she says, "Pretty girls." Oh Margaery, you are delightful.
Margaery is a p.i.m.p.
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Sansa Stark: Straightest straight girl in Westeros
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Margaery: And this is how you cruise women...
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Natalie Dormer could have a smirk-off with Jaime Murray
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But I don't own a pair of scissors
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Margaery: Oh, this is going to be fun...
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Soon, another woman passes them, and Margaery unashamedly ogles her while she continues her conversation with Sansa, "Most women don't know what they like until they've tried it, and sadly, so many of us get to try so little before we're old and gray." Clearly, Margaery Tyrell would have no problem trying out a sapphic roll in the hay, and more than likely, she already has...multiple times.
She later continues her "Women and Sex 101" lecture, "We're very complicated you know? Pleasing us takes practice." Sansa, confused as ever, asks, "How do you know all this? Did your mother teach you?" Oh Sansa, you beautiful, naive, sophisticated, newborn baby.
Realizing the depth of Sansa's innocence, Margaery grabs Sansa by the arm and gently responds, "Yes, sweet girl, my mother taught me." God bless Margaery Tyrell. I am sure she will be gentle with Sansa...at first.
Book 4: A Feast For Crows and Book 5: A Dance with Dragons
Book 4: A Feast for Crows is the first book detailing Cersei Lannister's ventures into the sapphic realm. We get a very small continuation of this in Book 5: A Dance with Dragon, along with some gay lady moments from Daenerys Targaryen. As stated above, these will all be detailed in each character's respective sections.
Book 4: A Feast for Crows is the first book detailing Cersei Lannister's ventures into the sapphic realm. We get a very small continuation of this in Book 5: A Dance with Dragon, along with some gay lady moments from Daenerys Targaryen. As stated above, these will all be detailed in each character's respective sections.
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