Still from 'Game of Thrones' (Image: HBO)

George R. R. Martin Had A Terrible Story Planned For Sansa Stark In Original ‘A Song Of Ice And Fire’ Outline

Originally posted on FirstCuriosity | By Sarah Kandari | Last updated Oct 25, 2024 10:57 AM ET

Sansa Stark was one of the many characters who suffered immensely in the ‘Game of Thrones‘ series. She suffered at the hands of the Lannisters after the House killed half of her family. Trapped in an insufferable engagement with Joffrey Baratheon, she endured his sadistic torture.

Sansa was traded off from one terrible marriage to another. The breaking point for her character came when Ramsey Bolton sexually assaulted Sansa after he married her. However, GOT fans will be amazed to hear that George R. R. Martin had worse fate planned for Sansa in ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ series.

Sansa Stark And Jeoffrey Baratheon’s Son Would’ve Changed Her Journey

Sansa Stark and Joffrey Baratheon in ‘Game of Thrones’ (Image: HBO)

When George R. R. Martin began writing ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ books more than 30 years ago, he had a completely different idea for Sansa Stark’s fate. The author had planned to wed her to Joffrey Baratheon and even have his son. In the HBO series, Joffrey was engaged to Sansa but later married Margery Tyrell. Whereas, Sansa marries Tyrion Lannister.

The Lannisters had Sansa in a tight grip to secure Winterfell’s support. However, if she had given birth to Joffrey’s son, her escape would become more difficult. In season four, Sansa ran away with Peter Baelish after Joffrey was murdered. This would not have been possible if she had been the mother to the next heir to the Iron Throne.

Sansa Stark Would Have Suffered A Worse Fate Than Showed In The Books And Series

Sansa Stark in ‘Game of Thrones’ (Image: HBO)

After all she had suffered Sansa Stark rose to become the Queen of the North, a fitting ending. Although the book series remains incomplete, readers can be sure this would not be possible if Sansa had Joffrey’s son.

Initially, George R. R. Martin planned on focusing on Jon Snow, Arya Stark, Daenerys Targaryen, Bran Stark, and Tyrion Lannister as the main characters. In the original outline, Jamie Lannister kills all in line after Joffrey to inherit the Iron Throne.

Therefore, we can only assume that Sansa’s son would also be killed by Jamie. Since Sansa was so entangled in the Lannister mess and she was not one of the main characters, GRRM planned on killing off her character. Thankfully, Martin did not go with this course. In the ‘Dance of Dragons’, Sansa remains in the Eerie under the alias Alayne Stone.

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