Cersei Lannister

## Cersei Lannister I

### Aliases

Queen of the Andals and the first men, Queen regent, shield of Lannisport, Lady of casterly rock, protector of the realm, dowager queen

### Relatives

Tyrion Lannister (brother), jaime Lannister (twin brother)

### Affiliation

House Lannister, house Baratheon of kings landing

## Appearances

### Debut

Season 1, episode 1, ‘winter is coming’

Cersei Lannister, a central character in the Game of Thrones series, had a major influence on westeros during her years as Queen consort, and then as queen. Born as the eldest child of Tywin Lannister, the powerful Lord of Casterly Rock and Warden of the West, Cersei grew up in a wealthy and privileged family, known for their wealth, cunning, and political intrigue.

# Early years and marriage

Cersei was raised in the opulent Lannister family home of Casterly Rock, alongside her younger brother Jaime and younger twin brother Tyrion. From a young age, Cersei was taught the ways of courtly intrigue and manipulation, and she quickly learned how to navigate the dangerous political landscape of Westeros.

At the age of 19, Cersei was married off to King Robert Baratheon, as part of a political alliance between House Lannister and House Baratheon. However, Cersei's marriage to Robert was an unhappy one, as Robert was still in love with his deceased betrothed, Lyanna Stark. Cersei grew resentful of her husband's infidelity and turned to Jaime for comfort, beginning a forbidden romantic relationship with her twin brother.

# Quest for power

Throughout her life, Cersei was consumed by her ambition for power and control. She used her beauty, intelligence, and cunning to manipulate those around her, including her husband Robert, her twin brother Jaime, and her children. Cersei also formed alliances and made ruthless decisions to eliminate her enemies and consolidate her power, even if it meant betraying her own family.

Cersei's relationship with her twin brother Jaime was controversial, as they engaged in romance with each other and shared a deep bond. Cersei and Jaime had three children together: Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen, who were all born of incest and hidden from the public as legitimate heirs to the throne.

As Queen Regent after Robert's death, Cersei held immense power and ruled with an iron fist, often making ruthless decisions to maintain her grip on the Iron Throne. She navigated the dangerous politics of King's Landing, forming alliances and making enemies along the way. However, her rule was marred by her arrogance, paranoia, and increasing isolation, leading to a deterioration of her relationship with her children and the people of Westeros.

# Downfall

Cersei's downfall began with the death of her eldest son, Joffrey, which sent her into a spiral of grief and madness. She alienated her remaining children, Myrcella and Tommen, and grew increasingly paranoid, seeing enemies everywhere. Her rule as Queen Regent was challenged by various factions, including the High Sparrow and the Faith Militant, who imprisoned her and put her through a humiliating trial.

In an attempt to maintain her power, Cersei used wildfire to blow up the Great Sept of Baelor, killing her enemies, including the High Sparrow, but also causing the death of her beloved son Tommen, who jumped from a window in grief. Cersei's actions led to her coronation as Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, but her rule was short-lived. Daenerys Targaryen invaded Westeros with her dragons, and Cersei's forces were defeated in the Battle of King's Landing.

As King's Landing fell to the invading forces, Cersei sought refuge in the Red Keep with Jaime, but their escape was foiled. Cersei and Jaime died together in each other's arms, buried under the rubble of the Red Keep as it collapsed on top of them.