"Game of Thrones" stands out for its violent themes in the landscape of epic fantasy stories. Many of its characters, some even loved by fans, face death in gruesome ways. Interestingly, the TV version shows even more deaths than the original books. Despite some characters dying in the show, their counterparts in the books are still alive. This article will discuss ten characters who are still alive in the novels.

Catelyn Stark

Catelyn Stark dies during the Red Wedding. In the book, she was resurrected by Beric Dondarrion with the magic of R'hllor. She then assumes the new identity of Lady Stoneheart and seeks revenge for the Stark Family.

Ser Barristan Selmy

Ser Barristan Selmy dies in the series during a sudden attack. In the books, he still lives as Daenerys' advisor.

Xaro Xhoan Daxos

Xaro is locked up and dies in the TV show. In the fifth novel, he reappears and offers Daenerys ships if she goes to Westeros.

Jojen Reed

When Jojen, Bran, and Meera get to where the Three-Eyed Raven lives, some scary undead creatures attack them. They try their best to fight, but Jojen gets hurt. Meera, knowing he can't be saved, sadly ends his pain. But in the books, Jojen doesn't die in that fight. Instead, he's still alive and hiding with Bran as he learns to be the next Three-Eyed Raven.

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Irri

The devoted Irri met a tragic end when Pyat Pree killed her to steal Khaleesi's dragons. In the book 'A Dance With Dragons,' Irri is still alive and even argues with Jhiqui over the affections of Rakharo, who is also still alive at that point.

Rakharo

Daenerys asked the loyal Rakharo to search the Red Waste for any sign of civilization. Unfortunately, Daenerys and her group discover Rakharo's horse with the bloodrider's head placed inside one of its saddle bags. In the novel, Rakharo returns from his journey and it's Dany's handmaiden Doreah who perishes in the Red Waste due to exposure and illness.

Mance Rayder

After the intense battle of Castle Black, Mance was captured and executed. In the books, it was the Lord of Bones who was executed, who looks like Mance due to a spell by Melisandre. Mance is still alive under another spell, pretending to be the Lord of Bones.

Grenn & Pyp

Grenn and Pyp are Jon's close friends who join the Night's Watch with him. They die during the Battle of Castle Black. In the books, Grenn and Pyp survive the battle. They're still at Castle Black, continuing their training and serving the Night's Watch as usual.

Brother Ray

Brother Ray is a septon who helps heal Sandor Clegane's wounds after his intense duel with Brienne. In the books, the character is named Septon Meribald, but the show introduces Brother Ray as a replacement.

Unfortunately, Brother Ray only appears in one episode and is quickly killed by the Brotherhood Without Banners. In the books, his role is more significant, and he travels with Brienne of Tarth for a while.

Talisa Stark

Talisa Stark in the TV show replaces the book character Jeyne Westerling. Talisa is a nurse from the Free City of Volantis. She and Robb Stark fall in love, marrying for true love despite his promise to Walder Frey. In the books, Robb marries Jeyne Westerling out of duty.

During the Red Wedding, Talisa is tragically killed by the Freys, being the first to fall. Jeyne Westerling is not present at the event as Robb considers it too risky to bring her.

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