Captain of the Guards

Captain of the Guards is a position granted by a lord to a member of his household. It confers the responsibility for commanding and organizing the household guardsmen charged with the vigilance and defense of the lord's castle or the protection of his family and/or retainers.

Known Captains of the Guards

 * Ser Ilyn Payne, Captain of the Guards for Lord Tywin Lannister during his tenure as Hand of the King for Aerys II Targaryen.
 * {Jory Cassel}, Captain of the Guards for Lord Eddard Stark at Winterfell and later at the Red Keep. Killed by Ser Jaime Lannister.
 * Hallis Mollen, Captain of the Guards at Winterfell in replacement of Jory Cassel.
 * Ser Vardis Egen, Captain of the Guards at the Eyrie for Lady Lysa Arryn.