There have been tons of theories surrounding the Game of Thrones lore, and certainly some of the most popular are those connected to the White Walker boss Night King’s motives. In this blog, pop culture enthusiast Daniel Volitich looks at a few of the most famous theories about the Night King and his intentions, going into the final season of the acclaimed show.
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One prevailing theory is that the Night King’s real bane is Jamie Lannister. It seems quite outrageous a proposition, until one considers that Jamie is on a path toward redemption, and only he holds the power of Wildfire. His narrative might not involve him actually slaying the ice king, but he is the kingslayer after all; it is highly possible that he would turn the tide of battle by killing most of the wights using wildfire, assuming the white walker horde makes it to King’s Landing.
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Of course, the more logical theory is that the show will end with a showdown between the Night King and the remaining Targaryens Jon and Daenerys, completing the long-running symbolism of fire and ice and realizing the prophecy or Azor Ahai. It’s interesting though that Jon Snow has never wielded a fiery sword. However, anyone familiar with the plot decisions and crazy thinking of George R.R. Martin would think this a too-easy resolution.
Lastly, there’s what Daniel Volitich believes to be the plausible theory: that the night king’s true enemy is Brandon Stark, the new three-eyed raven. It makes perfect sense, as Brandon is easily one of the—if not the actual—most powerful individuals in Westeros. This theory likewise resonates with past episodes of Bran’s time travel, the all-out attack resulting in the killing of Hodor, and persistent theories that Bran may himself transform into the night king if he were to get killed.
Daniel Volitich is currently attending San Francisco College of the Arts to become a video game designer and animator. His interests include video games, animation, films, and comic books. More reads on Daniel’s geeky hobbies and pop culture in general here.
