Knight of the Laughing Tree

The Knight of the Laughing Tree is the character of a tale among the crannogmen, particularly the members of House Reed. He fought in the Year of the False Spring.

In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels the Knight of the Laughing Tree was a mystery knight who fought at the Tourney at Harrenhal in the Year of the False Spring. He defended the honor of Howland Reed by challenging and defeating three knights whose squires had bullied him, demanding that they chastise the squires in order to ransom back their horses and armor. His nickname comes from the blazon on his shield, a smiling weirwood tree. His true identity remains unknown.

Meera Reed tells his story to Bran Stark while them, along with Hodor and Jojen Reed, are travelling to the Wall.