The Game of Thrones is the most popular show on television with hundreds of hours of content to binge watch. With so much attention and cultural impact, many people are curious about who are the hottest female characters on this show.
Since I am a huge Game of Thrones fan, I decided to do some research and compile the list of hottest Game of Thrones female characters here. I am using a number of criteria when selecting these hot game of thrones female characters including the amount of screen-time, the quality of their acting, and other important factors.
Many people would disagree with some or all of these rankings, but those are my own opinion.
1. Sansa Stark
Sansa Stark is arguably the most popular female character in Game of Thrones. She is the youngest of the Stark children, who play a crucial role in major events in the story. Sansa Stark was first introduced to audiences as a young girl by her father, Lord Eddard (played by Sean Bean). When Jon Snow, who was actually her uncle, came back into Winterfell after twenty years, he brings information about his sister and Rickon Stark’s death.
Sansa Stark is arguably the most popular female character in Game of Thrones. She is the eldest daughter of the Stark children, who play a crucial role in major events in the story. Sansa Stark was first introduced to audiences as a young girl by her father, Lord Eddard (played by Sean Bean). When Jon Snow, who was actually her uncle, came back into Winterfell after twenty years, he brings information about his sister and Rickon Stark’s death.
| Born | 285 AC (age 20) at Winterfell |
| Father | Eddard Stark |
| Mother | Catelyn Tully |
| Also known as | Little doveLittle birdSansa LannisterAlayneLady StarkLady Bolton |
| Portrayed by | Sophie Turner |
2. Daenerys Targaryen
Sansa Stark
always fights for what she believes in and is willing to do anything to protect her people. Daenerys Targaryen plays a pivotal role in the entire show and the audience will certainly miss her when she leaves Westeros.
| Born | 282 AC at Dragonstone |
| Father | Aerys II Targaryen |
| Mother | Rhaella Targaryen |
| Also known as | Daenerys Stormborn, The Dragon’s Mother |
| Portrayed by | Emilia Clarke |
We would be remiss to not start any Game of Thrones list with our fiery queen Daenerys Targaryen. This character has been through a lot of turmoil and yet she never gives up. She
We would be remiss to not start any Game of Thrones list with our fiery queen Daenerys Targaryen. This character has been through a lot of turmoil and yet she never gives up. She always fights for what she believes in and is willing to do anything to protect her people. Daenerys Targaryen plays a pivotal role in the entire show and the audience will certainly miss her when she leaves Westeros.
3. Cersei Lannister
Cersei is by far the hottest game of thrones female character in my opinion. Cersei Lannister is a talented character actress on the show and she has proven that time and time again. Many people dislike her for being a horrible person, but I think she is a complex character with a lot of depth. I also love her dark side and her conflicted human nature. It makes for some interesting drama that we get to see on screen every week.
| Born | 261 AC at Casterly Rock |
| Father | Tywin Lannister |
| Mother | Joanna Lannister |
| Also known as | Cersei BaratheonThe Queen on the Iron Throne |
| Portrayed by | Lena HeadeyNell Williams (young) |
4. Arya Stark
Arya wears simple things such as a black leather jacket and boots. Arya Stark also has more revealing clothing such as the one she wore to the House of Black and White. Arya has the most colorful wardrobe on Game of Thrones because she is constantly stealing clothes from different people. Her outfits can be considered more shocking than a court lady’s dress, but not quite into true nudity.
| Born | 287 AC (age 18) at Winterfell |
| Father | Eddard Stark |
| Mother | Catelyn Tully |
| Also known as | ArryLannaMercy |
| Portrayed by | Maisie Williams |
5. Margaery Tyrell
This is the highest-ranking female character on this list. In almost every scene she is in, Margaery Tyrell manages to steal the scene. She is also very skilled in politics and other areas of knowledge, which are necessary to be a great ruler. If it wasn’t for her family, she would be queen already.
| Born | At Highgarden |
| Died | 303 AC in King’s LandingBurned alive in a wildfire explosion orchestrated by Cersei Lannister |
| Father | Mace Tyrell |
| Mother | Alerie Hightower |
| Portrayed by | Natalie Dormer |
6. Melisandre
Melisandre is a red priestess who is known as the Red Lady. She is aided by Stannis Baratheon to save his daughter Shireen Baratheon from the evil shadow. Melisandre uses her mysterious powers to rescue Shireen. Her beauty has made men commit atrocities in their lust for her. Melisandre is known as “the most beautiful of them all” by Stannis Baratheon during their journey to save his daughter while she was unconscious.
| Born | 100 BC[N 1] in Asshai |
| Died | 305 AC (aged ~400) at WinterfellSuccumbed to old age after removing her enchanted necklace |
| Allegiance | R’hllorJon Snow{Daenerys Targaryen}{Stannis Baratheon} |
| Also known as | Melisandre of AsshaiLady MelisandreThe Red WomanThe Red Witch |
| Portrayed by | Carice van Houten |
7. Missandei
The one of the most popular characters in Game of Thrones because of her beautiful voice and sensitive storylines. Missandei is the translator who helps Daenerys Targaryen during her journey to Westeros.
| Born | On Naath |
| Died | 305 AC in King’s LandingBeheaded by Gregor Clegane on the orders of Cersei Lannister |
| Allegiance | House TargaryenGood Masters (formerly, slave) |
| Lover(s) | Grey Worm |
| Portrayed by | Nathalie Emmanuel |
8. Ellaria Sand
Ellaria Sand is the most mature female character in Game of Thrones. She is not the typical high school or college girl who holds a temper and screams at her boyfriend when he comes home late. She is a sassy, confident woman with a commanding presence.
| Born | At Hellholt |
| Died | 304-305 AC in King’s Landing |
| Allegiance | House UllerHouse Martell (formerly)Sand SnakesHouse Targaryen (vassal) |
| Lover(s) | Oberyn Martell (paramour) |
| Portrayed by | Indira Varma |
Ellaria has a strong will, and she knows what she wants. She is manipulative, but in a strategic way (like her father Oberyn). She knows how to take what she wants while claiming to be acting on behalf of her family.
9. Gilly
Gilly is the only female character in the whole series that has no significant roles. This is because she spent most of her storyline with one of the main characters, Samwell Tarly.
| Born | At Craster’s Keep |
| Father | Craster |
| Lover(s) | Samwell Tarly |
| Sibling(s) | MoragSissySamCraster’s last son101 brothers and even more sisters |
| Portrayed by | Hannah Murray |
10. Myrcella Baratheon
Myrcella is a member of House Baratheon, being the third and youngest child of King Robert Baratheon and Queen Cersei Lannister. After her father’s death at the end of season one, Myrcella becomes second in line to the throne. She serves as a major viewpoint character in A Feast for Crows and is later revealed by Arianne Martell to have been poisoned by Ellaria Sand.
| Born | 288 AC in King’s Landing |
| Died | 302 AC (aged 14) off the coast of DornePoisoned by Ellaria Sand |
| Father | Jaime Lannister (biological)Robert I Baratheon (legal) |
| Mother | Cersei I Lannister |
| Portrayed by | Aimee Richardson (Seasons 1-2)Nell Tiger Free (Seasons 5-6) |
11. Tyene Sand
Tyene Sand was one of the younger characters on Game of Thrones, but she had a huge impact on the series. Without her absence, it is unlikely that many other characters would have made it this far in the series.
| Died | 304 AC in King’s LandingPoisoned with the long farewell via a kiss from Cersei Lannister |
| Father | Oberyn Martell |
| Mother | Ellaria Sand |
| Sibling(s) | Elia SandObella SandDorea SandLoreza SandPaternal half-sisters:Obara SandNymeria SandSarella Sand |
| Portrayed by | Rosabell Laurenti Sellers |
Tyene Sand also had an important presence as a daughter, sister, and aunt all rolled into one. She also became a leader among her people and continued to show us how strong women can be. She is also responsible for many hot game of thrones female characters in my list.
12. Obara Sand
Obara Sand is a strong and fierce warrior woman who lives in Dorne. She is the eldest child of Prince Oberyn Martell and his paramour, Ellaria Sand. First appearing in season five, this hot Game of Thrones female character was portrayed by the British actress, Keisha Castle-Hughes. Obara is a strong independent, confident woman with excellent fighting skills. She wields a spear, which is her main weapon.
| Born | In Oldtown |
| Father | Oberyn Martell |
| Mother | Lowborn Reachwoman |
| Sibling(s) | Paternal half-sisters:{Nymeria Sand}{Tyene Sand}Sarella SandElia SandObella SandDorea SandLoreza Sand |
| Portrayed by | Keisha Castle-Hughes |
13. Nymeria Sand
Nymeria Sand is a hot young actress who has appeared in three episodes of Game of Thrones. She has a pretty face and curvy body with nice curves. She plays the role of Tyene Sand and is the daughter of Oberyn Martell. Her elder sister, Obara Sand, is a skilled warrior. She had appeared in 56 episodes so far and she will probably appear in future seasons too because she is one of the most beautiful girls on television.
| Born | In Yi Ti |
| Father | Oberyn Martell |
| Mother | Yi Tish noblewoman |
| Also known as | Nym |
| Portrayed by | Jessica Henwick |
14. Shae
I consider Shae to be the female character that started it all. In the show, she was a prostitute and revolutionary leader who was on the run from her duty as a prostitute.
She is considered to be the hottest Game of Thrones female character because she has great screen-time and an excellent acting job with some of the most seductive and intense scenes in Game of Thrones.
| Born | In Lorath |
| Died | 301 AC in King’s LandingStrangled by Tyrion Lannister |
| Culture | Lorathi |
| Lover(s) | Tyrion Lannister(Tywin Lannister) |
| Portrayed by | Sibel Kekilli |
15. Ygritte
Ygritte is the character who got me into Game of Thrones. She is an interesting mix of strong woman and romantic leading lady. She doesn’t have the best relationship with Jon Snow, but her relationship with Jimmy充, the wildling warrior, is pretty hot.
| Born | Beyond the Wall |
| Died | 301 AC at Castle BlackShot in the back with an arrow by Olly during the Battle of Castle Black |
| Culture | Free Folk |
| Lover(s) | Jon Snow |
| Portrayed by | Rose Leslie |
16. Lyanna Stark
Lyanna is the older sister of that not-so-famous Jon snow. Lyanna Stark is a very important character of the story and she is often regarded as one of the most beautiful women in the series. Her beauty and kindness was shown when she saved Robert Baratheon from certain death when he was about to be killed by Rhaegar Targaryen.
| Born | At Winterfell |
| Died | 281 AC in the Tower of JoyBled to death following a caesarean section to give birth to Jon Snow |
| Father | Rickard Stark |
| Sibling(s) | Brandon StarkEddard StarkBenjen Stark |
| Portrayed by | Aisling FranciosiCordelia Hill (child) |
17. Talisa Maegyr
Talisa Maegyr is the wife of King Robb Stark and she is also a medic. Her relationship with Bran Stark is a great arc on the show and I personally think Talisa’s character adding a lot to the plot. As she was pregnant at the start of the show, her story in this season has been very important for Robb. The fact that she is one of two female characters that met their doom in Episode VII has always caused debate and symbolism about this character. But, does not change how amazing she is.
| Born | Talisa MaegyrIn Volantis |
| Died | 300 AC at the TwinsStabbed repeatedly in the abdomen by Lothar Frey during the Red Wedding |
| Culture | Volantene |
| Spouse(s) | Robb Stark |
| Portrayed by | Oona Chaplin |
18. Brienne of Tarth
Brienne of Tarth is a strong female character that taught me how to be stronger by being strong in my own way. I love how she is intelligent, beautiful, and strong. It’s neat seeing her get closer to Arya and Sansa as they have a little sister bond that is unlike anything else.
| Born | At Evenfall Hall |
| Father | Selwyn Tarth |
| Lover(s) | Jaime Lannister |
| Also known as | Brienne the BeautyThe Maid of TarthLady Brienne |
| Portrayed by | Gwendoline Christie |
19. Osha
Osha is an interesting character in the show. For a long time, she was a sort of anti-hero, but recently her role has become more significant and she has developed some qualities that make her quite attractive. She is a wildling, but she seems to be quite intelligent and resourceful. She has been seen to be able to create powerful weapons out of common materials and knows how to use them effectively in her combat with Brienne of Tarth.
| Born | Beyond the Wall |
| Died | 303 AC at WinterfellStabbed in the neck by Ramsay Bolton |
| Culture | Free Folk |
| Religion | Old Gods of the Forest |
| Portrayed by | Natalia Tena |
20. Lysa Arryn
Lysa Arryn is one of the hottest female characters in the show. She has a lot of screen time that is long enough to make her one of the hottest female characters in Game of Thrones. Her acting also makes her one of the hottest female characters in Game of Thrones.
| Born | Lysa TullyAt Riverrun |
| Father | Hoster Tully |
| Mother | Minisa Whent |
| Sibling(s) | Catelyn StarkEdmure Tully |
| Portrayed by | Kate Dickie |
21. Doreah
Doreah is one of Daenerys Targaryen’s handmaidens. She first appears in Season 1 of Game of Thrones during a scene in which she teaches Daenerys how to please her future husband Khal Drogo (Jason Mamoa).
| Born | 274 AC in Lys |
| Died | 299 AC (aged 25) in QarthLocked inside a vault to die by Daenerys Targaryen |
| Culture | Lysene |
| Lover(s) | Xaro Xhoan Daxos |
| Portrayed by | Roxanne McKee |
22. Alys Karstark
Alys Karstark is a member of the Northern House Karstark. She is a daughter of Lord Rickard Karstark and sister of Harrion Karstark.
| Born | 288 AC at Karhold |
| Father | Harald Karstark |
| Died | 305 AC (aged 17) at WinterfellKilled by wights during the Battle of Winterfell |
| Culture | Northern |
| Portrayed by | Megan Parkinson |
23. Myranda
One of the first female characters on this hot game of thrones female characters list is Myranda. Myranda has been featured in 13 episodes of the show, and she had a supporting role. She is not the main character, so her screen time is considerably limited.
However, she became more notable towards the end of season 4 when she helped Theon escape with Sansa Stark as a way to earn Ramsey Bolton’s trust.
| Born | At the Dreadfort |
| Died | 302 AC at WinterfellThrown from a rampart by Theon Greyjoy |
| Father | Kennelmaster |
| Lover(s) | Ramsay Bolton |
| Portrayed by | Charlotte Hope |
24. Meera Reed
Meera Reed is the eldest daughter of Howland Reed and an important character in the Game of Thrones series. She is a long-time friend of Bran Stark and a member of the Night’s Watch. We first met her inside Winterfell when she is escorting Bran to The Wall after Bran’s father was killed by Jaime Lannister.
| Born | At Greywater Watch |
| Father | Howland Reed |
| Sibling(s) | Jojen Reed |
| Culture | Crannogman |
| Portrayed by | Ellie Kendrick |
25. Olenna Tyrell
Olenna Tyrell, otherwise known as the Queen of Thorns, is one of the most powerful women in the show. Her character is played by the actress Diana Rigg and she has appeared on the show since season 3.
| Born | Olenna RedwyneOn the Arbor |
| Died | 304 AC at HighgardenDrank poison following the sack of Highgarden |
| Sibling(s) | Viola Redwyne |
| Also known as | Queen of Thorns |
| Portrayed by | Dame Diana Rigg |
26. Septa Mordane
Her rank on this list is justified since Septa Mordane has not had much of a speaking part. She appeared briefly in the first season, but her character was killed off towards the end. Despite her passing, she did bring up some interesting points about Joffrey that made me feel that she had a possible future.
| Died | 298 AC in King’s LandingBeheaded on the orders of Joffrey I Baratheon |
| Culture | Andal |
| Religion | Faith of the Seven |
| Allegiance | Faith of the SevenHouse Stark |
| Portrayed by | Susan Brown |
27. Irri
Irri is Daenerys Stormborn’s handmaiden. She is a Dothraki and one of the servants of Daenerys Targaryen. When she was in a city named Qarth, Daenerys was able to communicate with her even though Irri does not speak the common language so well. This proves that Irri is a very intelligent woman that possesses a lot of knowledge about different languages and cultures.
| Status | Deceased |
| Died | 299 AC in QarthStrangled with a tassel by Doreah |
| Culture | Dothraki |
| Religion | Great Stallion |
| Portrayed by | Amrita Acharia |
28. Karsi
Karsi is a Wildling chieftain who played a big role in season 5’s Hardhome episode. Karsi is a fierce woman who doesn’t shy away from her place as the leader of her people. She had two great scenes in this show, one where she leads the negotiation with Jon Snow, and another where she fights alongside Tormund to defeat the white walkers.
| Status | Deceased |
| Born | Beyond the Wall |
| Died | 302 AC at HardhomeMauled to death by a pack of wight children (reanimated and later destroyed) |
| Culture | Free Folk |
| Portrayed by | Birgitte Hjort Sørensen |
29. Yara Greyjoy
Yara Greyjoy is one of the few female characters on Game of Thrones that has actually fought in battle. She is a fearsome fighter, rowing, and twirling daggers around like a pro. She has no time for men who underestimate her or treat her like a weakling.
In season six she was captured by her own brother, Theon Greyjoy, who ravaged her and burned their father’s castle to the ground.
| Status | Alive |
| Born | At Pyke |
| Father | Balon Greyjoy |
| Mother | Alannys Harlaw |
| Sibling(s) | Rodrik GreyjoyMaron GreyjoyTheon Greyjoy |
| Portrayed by | Gemma Whelan |
30. Lyanna Mormont
Lyanna Mormont is a headstrong young woman who has proven that she is more than capable of taking care of herself and those who put their trust in her. She is intimidated by anyone, not even the powerful northern lord Jon Snow. Her courageous and rebellious personality have been inspiring to many women out there.
| Status | Deceased |
| Born | 292 AC at Mormont Keep |
| Died | 305 AC (aged 13) at WinterfellCrushed by a wight giant and raised as a wight during the Battle of Winterfell; subsequently destroyed during the battle |
| Mother | Maege Mormont |
| Portrayed by | Bella Ramsey |