Portrayed by Kristofer Hivju

Status: Alive

Origin: Beyond the Wall

Episode Appearances: 33

First Seen: ‘Valar Dohaeris’

Last Seen: ‘The Iron Throne’

BACKGROUND

Tormund Giantsbane is a renowned warrior and raider among the Free Folk, the self-given name for the people who live in the lands beyond the Wall, still on the continent of Westeros but beyond the northern border of the unified Seven Kingdoms. The people of the Seven Kingdoms refer to the Free Folk derogatorily as "wildlings", given their more primitive culture. Tormund is a trusted leader in his own right of a large band of wildlings, also known for as well skilled in survival. He is not just a capable leader, but also a very dangerous fighter. Tormund makes much of his capacity for drink and sexual encounters, usually as a means of raising his allies' morale. He has two daughters but no mention of sons. Tormund is extremely loyal to those who have fought alongside him and has joined his forces to those of the King-Beyond-the-Wall, Mance Rayder, now functioning as one of Mance's most trusted lieutenants. A major difference between the Free Folk and the feudal society of the Seven Kingdoms is that they don’t recognize a class of hereditary nobility and take great pride in electing their leaders. As with other wildlings, Tormund understands that the real threat lies with the impending invasion of the White Walkers, an ancient race of ice creatures from the frozen wastelands of the Far North. He believes Mance will be the one to lead them through the Long Night against the army of the dead.