The Kingsguard

A crown surrounded by seven swords

### Aegon V Targaryen (233–259 AC).

* Ser Duncan, known as *the Tall*, **Lord Commander**, lowborn, close friend of King Aegon, burnt alive during the Tragedy of Summerhall, 259 AC.
* Ser Lucifer Hardy, burnt alive during the Tragedy of Summerhall, 259 AC.
* Ser Tomas Pyne, burnt alive during the Tragedy of Summerhall, 259 AC.
* Ser Tommen Costayne, known as *the Long*, died of natural causes, 250 AC.
* Ser Jonothor Darry, appointed after the death of Tommen Costayne, went on to serve King Jaehaerys II Targaryen after Aegon's death.
* Ser Jeffory Norcross, known as *the Neveryield*, went on to serve King Jaehaerys II Targaryen after Aegon's death.
* Ser Gerold Hightower, known as *The White Bull*, went on to serve King Jaehaerys II Targaryen after Aegon's death.

### Jaehaerys II Targaryen (259–262 AC)

* Ser Gerold Hightower, known as *The White Bull*, **Lord Commander**,
* Ser Barristan Selmy, known as *Barristan the Bold*, raised to the Kingsguard by Jaehaerys II after slaying Maelys Blackfyre.
* Ser Oswell Whent,
* Ser Gwayne Gaunt,
* Ser Jeffory Norcross, known as *the Neveryield*, slain during the War of the Ninepenny Kings.
* Ser Harlan Grandison,

### Aerys II Targaryen (262–283 AC)

* Ser Gerold Hightower, known as *The White Bull*, **Lord Commander**, slain during the combat at the Tower of Joy in 283 AC.
* Prince Lewyn Martell, slain by Lyn Corbray during the Battle of the Trident in Robert's Rebellion, 283 AC.
* Ser Barristan Selmy, known as *Barristan the Bold*, went on to serve King Robert Baratheon after the war.
* Ser Gwayne Gaunt, slain during the Defiance of Duskendale by Symon Hollard whilst attempting to rescue his King, 277 AC.
* Ser Oswell Whent, slain during the Combat at the Tower of Joy, 283 AC.
* Ser Arthur Dayne, known as *The Sword of the Morning*, renowned as the deadliest Kingsguard of his time, slain at the combat at the Tower of Joy, 283 AC.
* Ser Jonothor Darry, slain during the Battle of the Trident, 283 AC.
* Ser Harlan Grandison, died in his sleep, 281 AC.
* Ser Jaime Lannister, known as the *Kingslayer*, assassinated King Aerys during the Sack of King's Landing, would go on to serve King Robert Baratheon.

### Robert I Baratheon (283–298 AC)

* Ser Barristan Selmy, known as *Barristan the Bold*, **Lord Commander**, went on to serve Joffrey Baratheon after Roberts death.
* Ser Jaime Lannister, known as the *Kingslayer*.
* Ser Pearse Peasebury, died during a jousting accident during a tourney held by Robert, replaced by Arys Oakheart, 290 AC.
* Ser Arys Oakheart, successor of Pearse Peasebury, went on to serve Joffrey Baratheon after Roberts death.
* Ser Boros Blount, known as *Boros the Belly*, went on to serve Joffrey Baratheon after Roberts death.
* Ser Mandon Moore, regarded as most dangerous after Jaime, recommended by Jon Arryn, went on to serve Joffrey Baratheon after Roberts death.
* Ser Meryn Trant, went on to serve Joffrey Baratheon after Roberts death.
* Ser Preston Greenfield, went on to serve Joffrey Baratheon after Roberts death.

### Joffrey I Baratheon (298–300 AC)

* Ser Barristan Selmy, known as *Barristan the Bold*, **Lord Commander**, dismissed by Joffrey Baratheon.
* Ser Jaime Lannister, known as the *Kingslayer*, raised to **Lord Commander**, spent most time during Joffrey's reign as prisoner of Robb Stark.
* Sandor Clegane, known as the *Hound*, first Kingsguard to not be a knight, deserted at the Battle of the Blackwater, 299 AC.
* Ser Arys Oakheart, sword shield of Myrcella Baratheon, went on to serve Tommen Baratheon after Joffreys death.
* Ser Meryn Trant, went on to serve Tommen Baratheon after Joffreys death.
* Ser Boros Blount, known as *Boros the Belly*, removed for surrendering Tommen, reinstated by Tywin Lannister.
* Ser Preston Greenfield, killed during the riot in King's Landing, 299 AC.
* Ser Osmund Kettleblack, former sellsword, appointed after dismissal of Boros Blount, went on to serve Tommen Baratheon after Joffreys death.
* Ser Balon Swann, appointed after the death of Preston Greenfield, went on to serve Tommen Baratheon after Joffreys death.
* Ser Mandon Moore, killed by Podrik Payne during the Battle of Blackwater Bay after trying to assassinate Tyrion Lannister, 299 AC.
* Ser Loras Tyrell, known as the *Knight of Flowers*, replaced Mandon Moore, went on to serve Tommen Baratheon after Joffreys death.

### Tommen I Baratheon (300 AC-Present)

* Ser Jaime Lannister, known as the *Kingslayer*, Lord Commander.
* Ser Loras Tyrell, known as the *Knight of Flowers.*
* Ser Osmund Kettleblack
* Ser Balon Swann
* Ser Meryn Trant
* Ser Boros Blount
* Ser Arys Oakheart, slain by Areo Hotah in Dorne, during the failed coup by Arianne Martell, 300 AC.
* Ser Robert Strong, appointed after the death of Arys Oakheart, rumors about identity circulate the court.

### Claimants to the Iron Throne

#### Daenerys I Targaryen (298 AC-Present)

* Ser Jorah Mormont
* Ser Barristan Selmy
* Ko Aggo
* Ko Jhogo
* Ko Rakharo
* Strong Belwas

#### Renly I Baratheon (298–299 AC)

* Ser Loras Tyrell, known as the *Knight of Flowers,* **Lord Commander,** serves Joffrey after Renly's death.
* Ser Robar Royce, known as *Robar the Red*, slain by Loras Tyrell for failing to protect Renly, 299 AC.
* Ser Bryce Caron, known as *Bryce the Orange*, joins Stannis after Renly's death, slain by Philip Foote at the Battle of the Blackwater, 299 AC.
* Ser Emmon Cuy, known as *Emmon the Yellow*, slain by Loras Tyrell for failing to protect Renly, 299 AC.
* Ser Guyard Morrigan, known as *Guyard the Green*, joins Stannis after Renly's death, slain by Garlan Tyrell at the Battle of the Blackwater, 299 AC.
* Brienne Tarth, known as *Brienne the Blue*, become Catelyn Stark's sword shield after Renly's death.
* Ser Parmen Crane, known as *Parmen the Purple*, joins Stannis after Renly's death, currently captive at Highgarden.