Tormund Giantsbane
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| A Song of Ice and Fire character Game of Thrones character | |
Kristofer Hivju as Tormund Giantsbane | |
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| Created by | George R. R. Martin |
| Portrayed by | Kristofer Hivju |
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| Gender | Male |
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| Nationality | Westerosi |
Tormund Giantsbane is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones.
Introduced in 2000's A Storm of Swords, he is a renowned wildling leader and chief lieutenant of Mance Rayder, the King-Beyond-The-Wall. He subsequently appeared in Martin's A Dance with Dragons. Although initially antagonistic towards Jon Snow and the Night's Watch, he later proves to be a crucial ally in their fight against the White Walkers.
Tormund Giantsbane is portrayed by Norwegian actor Kristofer Hivju in the HBO television adaptation, for which he has received positive reviews.