Love them or hate them, they always end up at the center of crucial events in Westeros history.

Heres a brief look into the Lannister family tree.

There are two reasons for that contempt.

Peter Dinklage as Tyrion, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime, and Lena Headey as Cersei in front of the Lannister lion in Game of Thrones

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First, his birth resulted in the death of his mother, Joanna.

Tywin

Tywin is the formidable patriarch of House Lannister inGame of Thrones.

Jaime

The eldest child to Tywin, Jaime was meant to inherit Casterly Rock.

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Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.

But Cersei is also known for the extreme measures she’ll take to protect her children.

Robert constantly neglected Cersei, routinely sleeping with other women.

Unfortunately, however, all her children died, after which she seized the crown for herself.

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Her reign comes to an end after Daenerys attacks the Red Keep.

Tommen killed himself after Cersei blew up the Sept of Baelor with wildfire.

Kevan was mostly seen beside Tywin during the early seasons, counseling and supporting him through the Northern Rebellion.

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When Jaime was captured, he entered a sexual relationship with Cersei.

It is his testimony that ultimately leads to Cersei’s arrest.

She is only freedafter her walk of atonement.

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Of course, out of Rhaenyra’s many lovers, she did not end up choosing Jason.

The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R.

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Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister with a crossbow, and Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones

Charles Dance as Tywin Lannister skinning a stag in Game of Thrones.

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister in battle in Game of Thrones.

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Game of Thrones' Lena Headey as Cersei sitting on the Iron Throne

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Tywin Lannister marching to destroy House Reyne in Game of Thrones animated history

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Ian Gelder as Kevan Lannister sitting in a chair as Hand of the king in Game of Thrones

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Lancel Lannister played by Eugene Simon with the seven-pointed star carved into his forehead in Game of Thrones

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Jefferson Hall as Jason Lannister in House of the Dragon

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The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.

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Jefferson Hall as Tyland Lannister in House of the Dragon

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