Margaery Tyrell

### Affiliation

House Tyrell, house Baratheon (1st marriage), house Baratheon of kings landing (2nd & 3rd marriage)

## Appearances

### Debut

Season 2, episode 3, ‘what is dead may never die’

Margaery Tyrell is a complex and cunning character in the Game of Thrones series, known for her beauty, charm, and political savvy. As a member of House Tyrell, one of the most powerful noble families in the Seven Kingdoms, Margaery's story is intertwined with her family's ambitions, her strategic marriages, and her pursuit of power in the dangerous game of thrones.

# Early life & upbringing

Margaery Tyrell was born in Highgarden, the seat of House Tyrell, as the youngest daughter of Lord Mace Tyrell and Lady Alerie Tyrell. She grew up in a wealthy and influential family known for their wealth, cunning, and political acumen. Margaery was groomed from a young age to be a skilled player in the game of thrones, learning the art of manipulation, diplomacy, and courtly intrigue.

# Marriage to Renly Baratheon

Margaery's first major political alliance came when she was married to Renly Baratheon, the younger brother of King Robert Baratheon. Renly was openly homosexual, but Margaery was able to use her beauty and charm to win over his favor and support. She played a key role in Renly's bid for the Iron Throne, gaining the loyalty of House Tyrell's formidable army and using her influence to rally support from other noble houses.

# widowhood

After Renly's untimely death, Margaery was left a widow. However, her political ambitions did not waver. She swiftly turned her attention to aligning with the Lannisters, who were in power after the War of the Five Kings. Margaery was betrothed to Joffrey Baratheon, the sadistic and unpredictable king, as part of the Tyrells' plan to gain control over the Iron Throne.

# Marriage to Joffrey Baratheon

After Joffrey's death, Margaery was quickly married to Tommen Baratheon, Joffrey's younger brother, who ascended the throne. Margaery's marriage to Tommen was strategically planned by the Tyrells to maintain their influence over the Iron Throne. Margaery continued to use her charm, beauty, and political acumen to manipulate Tommen and the royal court to her family's advantage.

# Power struggles

Margaery's time in King's Landing was marked by her involvement in various power struggles and intrigues. She was pitted against Cersei Lannister, Tommen's mother, in a battle for influence over the young king. Margaery also faced challenges from the Faith Militant, a religious extremist group that gained power in King's Landing and accused her of various crimes, including adultery and treason.

# imprisonment

After her imprisonment and trial by the Faith Militant, Margaery Tyrell's fate took a tragic turn. Despite her best efforts to outmaneuver her accusers and secure her release, Margaery's cunning was not enough to save her from her ultimate downfall.

# Last minute alliance with Cersei

In a desperate attempt to save herself and her family, Margaery sought an alliance with her former adversary, Cersei Lannister. She tried to convince her grandmother, Lady Olenna Tyrell, to leave King's Landing and abandon their plans for vengeance against the Lannisters. However, her efforts were in vain as Lady Olenna refused to back down.

# wildfire

As Margaery awaited her trial at the Great Sept of Baelor, Cersei unleashed a devastating plan to eliminate her enemies. The wildfire hidden beneath the Sept was ignited, causing a massive explosion that destroyed the Great Sept and everyone inside, including Margaery and her brother Loras Tyrell.

# Aftermath

Margaery's death was a shocking turn of events that left her family and allies devastated. Her political acumen and strategic maneuvers were ultimately not enough to save her from the ruthless machinations of Cersei Lannister. Her death marked the end of her ambitious and cunning journey in the game of thrones.