Sansa Stark

### Aliases

Sansa Lannister, little bird, little dove, queen in the north, Alayne Stone, lady of winterfell, Lady Bolton

### Relatives

Bran stark (brother), rickon stark (brother), Arya stark (sister), robb Stark (brother)

### Affiliation

House Stark, House bolton (by marriage), House Lannister (by marriage)

## Appearances

### Debut

Season 1, episode 1, ‘winter is coming’

Sansa Stark, the eldest daughter of Eddard Stark, the Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North, has a challenging history in the world of Westeros. She begins as a young, naive girl with dreams of marrying a prince and living a fairy tale life, but her journey is marked by betrayal, loss, and resilience.

# Death of Ned and Betrothal

Sansa's story takes a dramatic turn when her father is executed on the orders of King Joffrey Baratheon in King's Landing. She is held hostage in the capital as a political pawn, forced to navigate the treacherous court intrigues and survive in a hostile environment. Sansa learns to conceal her true thoughts and feelings, adapting to the political machinations around her to stay alive.

Sansa's engagement to Joffrey is broken off, and she is later married off to Tyrion Lannister as part of a political alliance between the Lannisters and the Starks. However, her marriage to Tyrion is never consummated, and she remains in King's Landing, enduring mistreatment and abuse from Joffrey, Cersei Lannister, and others.

# the vale

Sansa eventually escapes King's Landing with the help of Lord Petyr Baelish, also known as "Littlefinger," who takes her to the Vale. There, she is reunited with her aunt, Lysa Arryn, who marries Littlefinger. However, Lysa's jealousy and instability lead to her husband, petyr Baelish, pushing her out of the moon door, leading to her death, and Sansa is accused of murder. She manages to clear her name and gains control of the Vale with Littlefinger's help.

# second marriage

Sansa's marriage to Ramsay Bolton, a sadistic and cruel character, is a harrowing experience for her. It is arranged by Littlefinger, who seeks to further his own political interests, and Sansa is married off to Ramsay against her will. Ramsay subjects Sansa to emotional, psychological, and physical abuse, including rape and torture, throughout their marriage. This traumatic experience has a profound impact on Sansa's character and further strengthens her resolve to survive and seek justice for her family.

# reunification

Sansa eventually escapes winterfell and Ramsay's custody with the help of Theon Greyjoy. She makes her way to the Wall, where she is reunited with her half-brother Jon Snow, who has been resurrected after his assassination. Sansa and Jon share a heartfelt reunion, overcoming their past differences and forging a renewed bond as family.

With Jon's help, Sansa goes on to reclaim their ancestral home, Winterfell, from House Bolton, who had betrayed the Starks and seized control of the North. Sansa's leadership and political acumen come to the fore as she works alongside Jon to rally Northern lords and allies to their cause.

During the Battle of the Bastards, Sansa plays a crucial role in defeating Ramsay and reclaiming Winterfell. Her strategic advice to Jon and her resourcefulness in enlisting the support of the Knights of the Vale ultimately leads to victory. Sansa's strength and resilience in the face of adversity are evident as she plays an instrumental role in restoring the Starks to their rightful place as the rulers of the North.

Sansa's reunion with her siblings, Bran and Arya, follows soon after. While their paths have diverged over the years, they come together to form a formidable team in their efforts to protect their family and reclaim their home. Sansa's experiences and growth throughout her journey have shaped her into a wise and capable leader, and she becomes the Lady of Winterfell, commanding the loyalty and respect of her people.