10 Deadliest Game Of Thrones Characters

5. The Hound

Game of Thrones Deadliest Characters Hound Tormund Jon Snow
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Who Is He? While it's his brother Gregor who is the one really known for brutality and murder, it's the younger Clegane who makes this list for on-screen kills. Sandor, aka the Hound, was the protector of King Joffrey until his memorable decision to abandon the Lannisters and the Battle of the Blackwater - "F**k the King!"

That just leads to him becoming even more of a cult hero, and his journey with Arya is one of the best character pairings the show has delivered. She may leave him for dead, but not before he's killed plenty of people himself, whether it's protecting the King, fighting for his life, or most importantly over some chicken. It's a dog eat dog world, and the Hound has certainly ate his fair share. 

Number Of Kills: 17

Victims: Stark Soldier; Knight; Lowell; Biter; Baratheon of Dragonstone Soldier x 2; Baratheon of King's Landing Soldier x 2; Frey Soldier x 3; Peasant x 6

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