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GAME of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon has returned for its second series.

Here's everything you need to know about how everyone is connected in the famous House Stark.

The famous Game of Thrones Stark family tree
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The famous Game of Thrones Stark family tree

Who are the members of the Stark family tree?

WARNING: Contains spoilers from Game of Thrones

Rickard Stark

Rickard Stark was portrayed by Wayne Foskett
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Rickard Stark was portrayed by Wayne FoskettCredit: HBO

Lord Rickard Stark was the Lord of Winterfell, Warden of the North, and head of House Stark.

He was executed along with his eldest son and heir Brandon by the Mad King, Aerys II Targaryen.

Rickard was the father of Brandon, Eddard, Lyanna and Benjen Stark.

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Both the Mad King and Rickard are grandfathers to Jon Snow.

Before him there was another Rickard Stark (or Rickon), and that's how Game of Thrones and House of The Dragon become connected.

Eddard ‘Ned’ Stark

Sean Bean as Eddard Stark in Game of Thrones
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Sean Bean as Eddard Stark in Game of ThronesCredit: HBO

The late Lord Eddard ‘Ned’ Stark and his wife Cately had five children: Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran, and Rickon.

He was the head of House Stark, the Lord of Winterfell and Warden of the North, and later Hand of the King to King Robert I Baratheon.

Ned's execution sparked the War of the Five Kings between Joffrey Baratheon, Robb, Renly Baratheon, Stannis Baratheon, and Balon Greyjoy.

Benjen Stark

Joseph Mawie as Benjen Stark in Game of Thrones
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Joseph Mawie as Benjen Stark in Game of ThronesCredit: HBO

Benjen Stark was the First Ranger of the Night's Watch and Ned's brother.

He rescued Bran Stark and Meera Reed from wights after they escaped from the cave of the Three-Eyed Raven.

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Jon Snow

The infamous Jon Snow - played by Kit Harington in Game of Thrones
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The infamous Jon Snow - played by Kit Harington in Game of ThronesCredit: Alamy

Jon Snow is the last surviving member of the Targaryen dynasty — although he does not know that.

He was raised to believe he was the son of Ned Stark and Wylla, when he is actually Aegon Targaryen and Ned's sister Lyanna's secret son.

At this point, Jon is the true heir to the Iron Throne.

Robb Stark

Richard Maddon as Robb Stark in Game of Thrones
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Richard Maddon as Robb Stark in Game of ThronesCredit: handout

King Robb Stark was the eldest son of Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell and his wife, Lady Catelyn.

He was declared King in the North during the War of the Five Kings, after the execution of his father Ned.

Robb won many battles against the House Lannister, but eventually he and his mother were killed at the Red Wedding.

Sansa Stark

Sophie Turner played Sansa Stark
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Sophie Turner played Sansa StarkCredit: Game of Thrones �2019 Home Box Office, Inc HBO® and all related programs are the property

Sansa Stark is the eldest daughter of Ned and Catelyn.

She initially starts off with a very naive view of the world, but as time goes on, she becomes a more hardened.

Following the Battle of King's Landing, Sansa declares the North an independent kingdom and is later crowned Queen in the North.

Arya Stark

Maisie Williams as Arya Stark on Game of Thrones
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Maisie Williams as Arya Stark on Game of ThronesCredit: AP

Middle child Arya Stark is a force to be reckoned with.

Arya is trained as a Faceless Man at the House of Black and White in Braavos.

She uses her skills to bring those who have wronged her family to justice.

Bran Stark

Isaac Hempstead Wright as Bran Stark in Game of Thrones
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Isaac Hempstead Wright as Bran Stark in Game of ThronesCredit: HBO

Brandon Stark, commonly called Bran, is the fourth child and second son.

He is known for using his his supernatural gifts to assist his family in the war against the White Walkers.

Rickon Stark

Rickon Stark was played by Art Parkinson
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Rickon Stark was played by Art ParkinsonCredit: HBO

Rickon Stark was the youngest child and third son of Eddard and Catelyn Stark.

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He was killed by Ramsay Bolton, after he shot him with an arrow during battle.

After the battle, Rickon's body was brought to Winterfell and Jon ordered him to be buried in the crypts next to his father.

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