Davos Seaworth - wikipedia Davos Seaworth This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. ( Learn how and when to remove these template messages ) This article consists almost entirely of a plot summary. It should be expanded to provide more balanced coverage that includes real - world context. Please edit the article to focus on discussing the work rather than merely reiterating the plot. ( June 2015 ) This article relies too much on references to primary sources. Please improve this by adding secondary or tertiary sources. ( June 2017 ) Davos Seaworth A Song of Ice and Fire character Game of Thrones character Liam Cunningham as Davos Seaworth First appearance Novel : A Clash of Kings ( 1998 ) Television : `` The North Remembers '' ( 2012 ) Created by George R.R. Martin Portrayed by Liam Cunningham ( Game of Thrones ) Information Aliases The Onion Knight Davos Shorthand Davos the Smuggler Davos of Flea Bottom Knight of the Onion Ship Ser Onions Onion Lord Gender Male Occupation Smuggler ( previously ) Title Ser Lord of the Rainwood Admiral of the Narrow Sea Hand of the King Family House Seaworth Spouse ( s ) Marya Seaworth Children Dale Seaworth Allard Seaworth Matthos Seaworth Maric Seaworth Devan Seaworth Stannis Seaworth Steffon Seaworth Kingdom The Stormlands Davos Seaworth, nicknamed the Onion Knight, is a fictional character from American novelist George R.R. Martin 's A Song of Ice and Fire epic fantasy series. He is a point - of - view character in A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords and A Dance with Dragons with a total of 13 chapters. He is portrayed by Irish actor Liam Cunningham in the HBO television adaptation Game of Thrones. Contents 1 Character 1.1 Background 1.2 Character 2 Storylines 2.1 In the books 2.1. 1 A Clash of Kings 2.1. 2 A Storm of Swords 2.1. 3 A Feast for Crows and A Dance With Dragons 2.2 In the TV series 2.2. 1 Second season 2.2. 2 Third season 2.2. 3 Fourth season 2.2. 4 Fifth season 2.2. 5 Sixth season 2.2. 6 Seventh season 3 Reception 4 References Character Background Davos is a man of low birth, born in Flea Bottom of King 's Landing to the life of a poor commoner. In his youth, he became one of the most infamous smugglers of the Seven Kingdoms, often piloted his black - sailed ship into harbors in the dead of night, and navigated treacherous shallows. He married a woman named Marya, with whom he had seven sons : Dale, Allard, Matthos, Maric, Devan, Stannis, and Steffon. At the time of Robert Baratheon 's rebellion, Davos evaded the blockade of Shipbreaker Bay and smuggled a shipment of onions and salted fish into Storm 's End to Stannis Baratheon and his men, who was starving under siege by Mace Tyrell and the Redwynes. The food allowed Stannis 's men to hold on until Eddard Stark arrived to break the siege. As a reward for this service, Stannis knighted Davos, giving him choice lands on Cape Wrath and allowing him to choose Seaworth as the name of his new house. However, also as a punishment for his years of criminal activity as a smuggler, Stannis personally `` shortened '' Davos 's left hand, cutting off the first joint from each finger of his left hand. Despite this, Davos found Stannis 's ruling fair and just, and kept the bones of his severed fingertips in a pouch around his neck as a lucky charm. Character Davos is loyal to Stannis, due to the life and opportunities that Stannis knighting him has presented to Davos and his family. However, he sometimes disagrees with Stannis 's methods. Davos is a devout believer in the Faith of the Seven, which puts him at odds with the red priestess Melisandre and the Queen 's Men, who worship R'hllor. Davos tries to always be honest to Stannis, speaking his mind instead of saying what Stannis wants to hear. Storylines Coat of arms of Davos Seaworth In the books A Clash of kings Due to Joffrey Baratheon 's illegitimacy, Stannis names himself heir to his brother King Robert Baratheon. Davos supports him, though he dislikes Stannis converting to R'hllor under the red priestess Melisandre. Davos is sent to deliver letters declaring Queen Cersei 's children were born of incest, so they can not claim the Iron Throne. However Stannis receives little assistance. Davos sails with Stannis to besiege Storm 's End. Stannis 's younger brother Renly has also declared himself king and tries to defeat Stannis, but is killed by a shadow birthed by Melisandre. The castellan of Storm 's End, Ser Cortnay Penrose, refuses to surrender Storm 's End. Davos advises attacking King 's Landing before taking Storm 's End, but Stannis fears that the stormlords will not follow him if he appears defeated. Davos brings Melisandre, about whom he already has misgivings, to the caverns underneath Storm 's End, where she births a `` shadow '' that kills Penrose and allows Stannis to claim Edric Storm, his illegitimate nephew via Robert. Davos is given command of a ship at the Battle of the Blackwater, though he disagrees with their commander, Stannis 's brother - in - law Ser Imry Florent. Tyrion Lannister uses wildfire to destroy most of the Baratheon fleet and a chain to trap most of the fleet. Davos 's four oldest sons are killed by the wildfire. Davos is washed ashore on the Spears of the Merling King, losing his `` luck '', but is recovered by Stannis 's men. A Storm of Swords Blaming Melisandre for the loss ( due to the strategic import of Tyrion 's wildfire and Melisandre 's religious associations with fire ), Davos plots to murder the priestess. However, her magic warns her and he is imprisoned by Ser Axell Florent, who also threatens to kill Davos if he does not help Axell become Stannis 's Hand of the King. Stannis releases Davos to hear his counsel on attacking Claw Isle. Davos claims that it would be unjust to attack Claw Isle despite Lord Celtigar bending the knee to Joffrey, as its people are innocent and only following their Lord. Pleased by his honesty, Stannis names Davos Hand of the King. Davos then watches a ritual where Stannis uses blood leeched from Edric to curse the three rival kings. After two of these kings, Balon Greyjoy and Robb Stark, die, Stannis and Melisandre consider sacrificing Edric to raise a dragon sleeping under Dragonstone, despite Davos 's counsel. On hearing of Joffrey 's death, Davos sends Edric Storm east to the Free Cities. Learning to read, Davos comes across a plea for help from the Wall, and convinces Stannis to sail north and aid the Night 's Watch against an invasion of wildlings fleeing the Others. After the victory, Davos is sent to White Harbor to persuade Wyman Manderly, one of the most powerful Northern lords, to support Stannis 's cause. A feast for crows and a Dance with Dragons Davos arrives at White Harbor and discovers that Manderly is hosting three members of House Frey, who betrayed the Starks at the Red Wedding and killed Robb Stark and many other northmen, including Wylis Manderly. Nonetheless, Davos claims the North should support Stannis as he will give them vengeance, but Manderly imprisons Davos. He sends word to King 's Landing that he has executed him, but in reality the man executed was another criminal vaguely resembling Davos. Davos is imprisoned in the Wolf 's Den, but released and taken to Manderly, who explains that he could not publicly defy the Lannisters while his only surviving son was a captive of the Freys, but he has been returned. Manderly implies he will murder the three Freys and reveals that many of the other northern lords wish to overthrow House Bolton, who has assumed control of the North following their betrayal of House Stark, but dare not openly defy the Boltons unless a Stark heir can be found. He reveals that he has been harboring Wex Pyke, the former squire to Theon Greyjoy who was witness to Ramsay Bolton 's sack of Winterfell and followed Rickon Stark after the sack. Manderly tells Davos that if he retrieves Rickon from the cannibal island of Skagos, the northmen will support Stannis 's campaign. In the tv series Liam Cunningham plays the role of Davos Seaworth in the television series In the HBO series, Davos has the fingers taken from his right hand ( as actor Liam Cunningham is left - handed ). He references having multiple sons, but only one is seen or included in the story ( Matthos ). Second season When Renly refuses to surrender to Stannis, Davos is ordered to sail with Melisandre beneath Storm 's End. When they reach shore, Davos is horrified when Melisandre gives birth to a shadowy demon, who kills Renly. The stormlords bend the knee to Stannis, who plans to launch a naval attack on King 's Landing and gives Davos command of the fleet. As the Baratheon fleet arrives in Blackwater Bay, a ship filled with wildfire is detonated in the middle of the fleet ; Davos 's ship is one of the closest, and he is thrown into the sea when his ship is destroyed. Third season Davos is revealed to have survived by swimming to a rock, and is rescued by his friend, the pirate Salladhor Saan, who reveals that Matthos died during the Battle of the Blackwater. Grief - stricken by the death of his son, Davos blames Melisandre for Stannis 's defeat and unsuccessfully tries to assassinate her before being thrown into the dungeons. During his captivity, Stannis 's daughter Shireen discovers that Davos is illiterate and teaches him to read. Stannis eventually releases Davos, naming him as his hand. Soon after, Stannis and Melisandre plot to sacrifice Robert 's bastard Gendry, until Davos frees him and helps him escape Dragonstone. An enraged Stannis resolves to execute Davos, until Davos presents a letter from Castle Black warning of the White Walkers ' return. Melisandre corroborates this and counsels Stannis that he will need Davos when the Long Night comes, thus prompting Stannis to pardon Davos. Fourth season After Joffrey Baratheon 's death, Stannis reprimands Davos for not being able to secure more men. Davos arranges a meeting with Tycho Nestoris, a representative of the Iron Bank of Braavos, and persuades him to give their financial backing to Stannis instead. Davos uses the money to hire ship and sellswords and the Baratheon army travels to the Wall, defeating the wildling army besieging it. Fifth season Davos accompanies the Baratheon forces on their march to Winterfell. During their march, Ramsay Bolton and his men infiltrate the camp and destroy their supplies. Davos is sent back to the Wall to ask for more supplies, unaware that Stannis plans to sacrifice Shireen to assure his victory. Lord Commander Jon Snow, though sympathetic, is unable to offer help. Soon after, Melisandre arrives at Castle Black, having fled in the aftermath of Shireen 's sacrifice. Davos realises that Stannis has been defeated and Shireen is dead, though Melisandre does not reveal her role. Sixth season Davos is the first to discover Jon Snow 's body after his assassination, and barricades his body in a storeroom with the help of Jon 's loyalists. After the wildlings imprison the mutineers who killed Jon, Davos persuades Melisandre to attempt a resurrection of Jon, which is ultimately successful. Jon 's death releases him from his Night 's Watch vows and he decides to gather allies to march with him on Winterfell. Davos accompanies him, and is able to convince the young Lady Lyanna Mormont to offer House Mormont 's support, though few other houses offer their support. During the army 's march to Winterfell, Davos finds the remnants of a sacrificial pyre and the burnt remains of the wooden stag he had carved for Shireen as a gift, and realises that she had been sacrificed by Melisandre. Davos initially keeps this revelation to himself, instead participating in the Stark loyalists ' victory over the Bolton forces. After the battle has been won and Winterfell retaken, Davos confronts Melisandre. When Melisandre confesses to killing Shireen, Jon exiles her from the North, and Davos threatens to execute her personally if she ever returns. Davos is later among the Northern and Vale lords who crown Jon as the King in the North. Seventh season Jon receives an invitation from Daenerys Targaryen to come to Dragonstone to bend the knee. Though apprehensive, Jon decides to go to obtain access to Dragonstone 's dragonglass mines, taking Davos with him to Dragonstone. At Dragonstone Davos supports Jon 's claim that the White Walkers have returned, nearly accidentally revealing Jon 's resurrection in the process. Daenerys is unconvinced, but permits them to mine the dragonglass as a gesture of goodwill. Daenerys 's advisor Tyrion Lannister suggests that Jon go beyond the Wall to capture a wight, to present to Queen Cersei Lannister as evidence of the White Walkers. Davos smuggles Tyrion into King 's Landing to arrange a meeting between Cersei, Daenerys and Jon after their return, while Davos seeks out Gendry, who is hiding as a blacksmith in King 's Landing. Despite encouraging to conceal his identity, Gendry reveals his parentage to Jon, and is allowed to join Jon in the journey beyond the Wall. Davos travels with Jon and his party to Eastwatch - by - the - Sea, staying at the castle while the others seek out a wight. Gendry returns in the evening, telling Davos that Jon and his allies are surrounded by the White Walkers and ordering a raven be sent to Dragonstone to request Daenerys 's assistance. Daenerys arrives with her dragons to rescue Jon 's allies, while Jon flees to Eastwatch on horseback. Davos joins Jon, Daenerys, and Sandor Clegane as they journey to King 's Landing. Reception Davos Seaworth disrupts the social structure of the Seven Kingdoms, by becoming a knight despite his humble origins. References ^ Jump up to : Martin, George R.R. ( 2000 ). `` Appendix : The King in the Narrow Sea ''. A Storm of Swords. ISBN 0 - 553 - 10663 - 5. Jump up ^ A Clash of Kings, Prologue. Jump up ^ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 5 : Davos I. Jump up ^ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 10 : Davos II. Jump up ^ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 25 : Davos III. ^ Jump up to : A Storm of Swords, Chapter 36 : Davos IV. Jump up ^ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 63 : Davos VI. Jump up ^ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 9 : Davos I. Jump up ^ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 19 : Davos III. Jump up ^ Fowler, Matt ( May 1, 2016 ). `` Game of Thrones : `` Home '' Review - IGN ``. IGN. Archived from the original on August 19, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Davos Seaworth ''. Shmoop. George R.R. 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Question: who is the onion knight in game of thrones
Answer: Davos Seaworth