Gared

Gared is a character in Game of Thrones. He is played by Richard Ridings and appears in the first episode of the series.

Gared is a ranger of the Night's Watch. He is an older, more experienced ranger and is a capable soldier.

In the books
In the Song of Ice and Fire novels, Gared is past fifty and has lost both ears, his little finger and three toes to frostbite. He has been on the Wall for over forty years.