Game Of Thrones: 5 Ways The Show Changed Tyrion Lannister From The Books (& 5 Ways He Stayed The Same)
Tyrion Lannister became a fan-favorite character throughout his journeys in HBO's Game of Thrones. The youngest Lannister child stood out from his despicable siblings in the earlier seasons, standing up to Joffrey as Hand of the King and organizing the defense of King's Landing. Tyrion proved himself to be one of the best political players, leading to his endgame as the new Hand to King Bran.
Tyrion's earlier arc remained largely accurate to George R. R. Martin's Song Of Ice And Fire book series. His character veered after reaching Meereen, however, diverging from the source material significantly. While Tyrion was still recognizable in the series, many of his traits from the books were lost in translation.
10 Changed: The Truth About Tysha
Tyrion's first marriage to Tysha was mostly omitted from the show. He tells Bronn and Shae about his history with his first wife during season 1, but Tysha isn't directly referenced for the rest of the series.
In the third book A Storm of Swords, Jaime informs Tyrion that Tysha was never a prostitute hired by their father, but instead truly loved him. Tyrion's feelings for her motivate much of his arc throughout the book series.
9 Stayed The Same: Marrying Sansa
Tyrion's second marriage to Sansa Stark during season 3 was a direct adaptation from the source material. The Lannisters discover the Tyrells' plot to spirit Sansa to Highgarden, so Tywin acts quickly by forcing Tyrion to marry Sansa, giving the Lannisters a claim to Winterfell.
Tyrion and Sansa's marriage remains a sham as he refuses to consummate the union. The former Hand of the King is arrested for Joffrey's murder during the Purple Wedding while Sansa makes her long-awaited escape from King's Landing.
8 Changed: Meeting Daenerys
Tyrion travels across Essos to Meereen in the fifth book, A Dance with Dragons, seeking Daenerys Targaryen and her three dragons. The disgraced Lannister's long journey is currently incomplete, as Tyrion and Daenerys still haven't met directly in the books.
Tyrion catches a glimpse of the Targaryen queen in the fighting pits, though remains a prisoner in the Yunkish camps. A future alliance with the Mother of Dragons could occur in The Winds of Winter if book Tyrion shares his show counterpart's fate.
7 Stayed The Same: Becoming Hand Of The King
Tywin Lannister unexpectedly names Tyrion as Hand of the King in season 1, sending his least favorite son to King's Landing to keep Joffrey in check. Tyrion flourishes throughout his first stint with power, succeeding in curbing the sadistic king and organizing the defense of King's Landing.
Tyrion's tenure as Joffrey's Hand contains some of his character's best moments in the books and the show. His show arc culminates with his coronation as Hand to a third monarch, a feat that could be repeated in the final installment of A Song of Ice and Fire.
6 Changed: His Dark Descent In A Dance With Dragons
Tyrion is a darker character in the books who undergoes a negative arc throughout A Dance with Dragons. After killing his father and discovering the truth about Tysha, a bitter Tyrion spirals into self-loathing as he travels across Essos, fueled by hatred towards his family.
While season 5 briefly featured Tyrion's depression, his character was reinvigorated after reaching Meereen.
5 Stayed The Same: Demanding Trial By Combat
Tyrion's infamous demands for a trial by combat in season 1 and 4 are faithful adaptations of his story in the books. The youngest Lannister sibling is fortunate in his first trial at the Eyrie when Bronn defeats Lysa Arryn's champion. His second champion, Oberyn Martell, is less fortunate.
Oberyn is killed by the Mountain and Tyrion is sentenced to death for killing Joffrey. Jaime and Varys rescue Tyrion before his impending doom, leading to the murders of Tywin and Shae.
4 Changed: His Hatred Towards Cersei
Tyrion's dark spiral in A Dance with Dragons is driven by his hatred, notably towards Cersei. Throughout the novel, Tyrion's relationship with his sister is estranged and bitter. In the fifth book, Tyrion expresses his loathing of Cersei multiple times, making dark threats as his morality grows more ambiguous.
Tyrion displays a similar distaste for his sister after leaving Westeros in the show, but his feelings for her drastically change in the later seasons. Instead of sealing his sister's doom, Tyrion tries to save Cersei by urging her to surrender to Daenerys.
3 Stayed The Same: Captured By Catelyn Stark
Season 1's "Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things" concludes with Catelyn Stark arresting Tyrion for the attempted murder of her son, Bran. This triggers the war between the Lannisters and the Starks, as Jaime Lannister soon retaliates against Ned for his brother's capture.
Tyrion's arrest is faithful to the first book, A Game of Thrones. Catelyn takes him to her sister, Lysa, in the Eyrie where he is accused of Jon Arryn's murder.
2 Changed: Losing His Nose
Tyrion is badly wounded during the Battle of Blackwater Bay in season 2. The Hand of the King's face is scarred during the battle when one of the Lannister soldiers turns on him and tries to kill him.
Tyrion's wound is more grisly in the books. The ax's blow removes most of his nose and seriously scars his face, disfiguring his appearance throughout the rest of the series.
1 Stayed The Same: Killing Tywin
Tyrion's arc in the fourth season aligns with his character's conclusion in A Storm of Swords. After being freed from his cell by Jaime and Varys, the disgraced Lannister kills Shae before confronting his father on the privy with a crossbow.
Tywin's death has lasting effects on Tyrion in both mediums. Disillusioned, the former Hand of the King makes his way across Essos in search of Daenerys Targaryen and manipulates the future events of the series. Tyrion's story veered in the show's later seasons, though many pivotal moments in his arc remained faithful to the books.
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