19 challenging 'Game of Thrones' trivia questions that even die-hard fans might have trouble with

Kim RenfroJul 16, 2020, 01:45 IST

Daenerys Targaryen in the season one finale of "Game of Thrones."HBO/"Game of Thrones"

Test your knowledge of HBO's fantasy series with our set of challenging questions about "Game of Thrones."
Below you'll find a question above each image, with its answer revealed as you scroll down.

HBO's "Game of Thrones" was the most popular TV show of the 2000s, garnering millions of fans worldwide. We've gathered some trivia questions that could stump the biggest fans, depending on how closely you followed news coverage of the series from the very beginning and what you remember about all the characters and storylines.

Keep reading to test your "Game of Thrones" knowledge. The questions are above the photos, with each answer revealed below.

What year was George R.R. Martin's book "A Game of Thrones" published?

Author George R.R. Martin. Rich Polk/Getty Images

What day did "Game of Thrones" premiere?

Sean Bean as Ned Stark in "Game of Thrones." HBO

R + L = J was the most famous (and correct) "Game of Thrones" fan theory. What do those initials stand for?

"Game of Thrones" showrunners D.B. Weiss and David Benioff. Getty Images

Name all six of the Stark direwolves.

The direwolf puppies were found in the pilot episode. HBO

Which former US president's profile accidentally appeared in the season one finale?

Joffrey and Sansa on the Red Keep's ramparts in season one. HBO

What is Catelyn Stark's maiden name?

Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark. HBO

What is Yara Greyjoy's name in the books?

Gemma Whelan as Yara Greyjoy in "Game of Thrones." HBO

What is the title of the episode in which the Red Wedding happens?

The Red Wedding was the massacre in which Robb and Catelyn Stark were murdered. HBO

Which classic comedy film was referenced during the season four scene when Daenerys is taunted by a Meereenese champion?

Emilia Clark as Daenerys Targaryen in season four, episode three: "Breaker of Chains." HBO

Name at least three of the singers or musical bands who had cameo appearances in "Game of Thrones."

Jaime Lannister and Ser Bronn of the Blackwater (who has a good singing voice himself). Macall B. Polay/HBO

Name all three of Daenerys' dragons, and the three people she named them after.

Daenerys with her dragon eggs in season one. HBO

Who were the five leaders battling in the War of the Five Kings? (Hint: They were all shown during a wedding feast in season four.)

The Iron Throne. HBO

Which "Game of Thrones" fan theory was given its nickname based on the 2013 Super Bowl?

This was a rare sports-"Game of Thrones" crossover. Jonathan Ferrey / Stringer / Getty Images

What is the customary response to Valar Morghulis?

Jaqen H'ghar is one of many characters who spoke this phrase. HBO

Name the episode where the piano was used in the "Game of Thrones" score for the first time.

Ramin Djawadi is the composer behind every note of music heard in "Game of Thrones." Barry Brecheisen/HBO

What are the House Lannister words?

Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister in "Game of Thrones." Helen Sloan/HBO

Name three people Melisandre burned alive in the name of the Lord of Light.

Carice Van Houten as Melisandre in "Game of Thrones." HBO

How many total episodes are there of "Game of Thrones"?

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen. Helen Sloan/HBO

What was significant about the score playing during the series finale scene when Brienne filled out Jaime's page in the White Book?

Gwendoline Christie as Brienne of Tarth in "Game of Thrones." HBO

I went to a pop-up drive-in theater in a public swimming pool parking lot and it was the best time I had this summer

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