
Game of Thrones
Arya Stark
Arya's arc is the series' longest sustained argument about what revenge costs, and it is unusual in that the books never quite endorse it. She is nine when her father is executed in front of her and she spends the following years crossing a war zone alone, reciting a list of names she intends to kill as a way of getting to sleep.
- First appearance
- A Game of Thrones (1996), Bantam Spectra
- Created by
- George R. R. Martin
- Also known as
- Arry, No One, The Faceless
- Universe
- A Song of Ice and Fire
- Appears in
- books, television, games
Who is Arya Stark?
Arya's arc is the series' longest sustained argument about what revenge costs, and it is unusual in that the books never quite endorse it. She is nine when her father is executed in front of her and she spends the following years crossing a war zone alone, reciting a list of names she intends to kill as a way of getting to sleep. That list is the character: it keeps her alive and it hollows her out, and the training she seeks requires her to give up her name entirely — which the story treats as a genuine loss rather than an upgrade. Maisie Williams was cast at twelve and grew up in the part. The needle-thin sword her brother gives her, and the fencing lesson that names it, is the most efficient piece of character setup in the first book.
Arya Stark: the details
- First appearance
- A Game of Thrones, August 1996
- Created by
- George R. R. Martin
- Nine years old at the start
- She witnesses her father's execution and then crosses a war zone alone
- The list
- A recited list of names she intends to kill, used as a way of getting to sleep — it keeps her alive and hollows her out
- Giving up her name
- The training she seeks demands she become no one, which the story treats as a real loss
- Revenge is not endorsed
- The books consistently show the cost rather than presenting the arc as triumphant
- Cast at twelve
- Maisie Williams was twelve when cast and grew up across the series' run
Why Arya Stark endures
The series' most sustained examination of what revenge costs the person pursuing it, and one of the few major fantasy arcs to treat losing your identity as a genuine loss rather than a power-up.
What Arya Stark looks like on a shirt
Signature motif: The Stark direwolf; a thin blade; a wall of faces
Shares the Stark heraldry with Jon Snow, so this character's distinct assets are the slim sword silhouette and list-based typographic designs — a recited list of names is a strong and unusual apparel format.
Shares Stark heraldry with Jon Snow, so the distinct assets are the slim blade silhouette and list-format typographic designs — an unusual and effective apparel treatment. Grey, white and crimson. Adult sizing.
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Who has played Arya Stark
| Performer | Production | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maisie Williams | Game of Thrones | 2011 | Live action |
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Who created Arya Stark?
Arya Stark was created by George R. R. Martin, first appearing in A Game of Thrones in 1996 (Bantam Spectra).
What does a Arya Stark T-shirt usually look like?
The Stark direwolf; a thin blade; a wall of faces. Shares Stark heraldry with Jon Snow, so the distinct assets are the slim blade silhouette and list-format typographic designs — an unusual and effective apparel treatment. Grey, white and crimson. Adult sizing.
Are Arya Stark T-shirts made for children?
No. Arya Stark comes from work made for older audiences, so we keep the character off our kids pages even where children's sizes are manufactured.
Who has played Arya Stark?
Arya Stark has been played on screen by Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones, 2011).
How much does a Arya Stark T-shirt cost?
Arya Stark shirts we currently track start from around $17.99 on amazon.com. Every price on this page is dated, because they move.
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