Brandon Stark (the Builder)

Brandon Stark, also known as Bran the Builder or Brandon the Builder, is an unseen character in Game of Thrones. He is deceased when the series begins and has appeared in "The Complete Guide to Westeros: The Age of Heroes" and "The Complete Guide to Westeros: House Stark" featurettes.



Bran the Builder was a legendary First Men figure of the Age of Heroes and the founder of House Stark and the first King in the North. Many famous structures are attributed to have been built under his direction, hence the 'Builder' nickname, including Winterfell and most famously, the Wall, which, according to legend, he raised with the aid of giants. According to legend, he also aided Durran with the construction of Storm's End.

In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire books, Bran the Builder is also considered the founder of House Stark. According to legend, he advised Durran during the building of Storm's End when he was just a boy. He's also traditionally attributed to having granted the Gift to the Night's Watch, though Maesters argue that it must have been a different King in the North also named Brandon.