10 Game Of Thrones Heroes You Didn't Realise Were Villains

1. Daenerys Targaryen

Like Arya Stark, we all like to think that the mother of dragons is a heroic figure who deserves to reclaim the Iron Throne as the last of the Targaryen line. The freer of slaves, breaker of chains and general saviour of Slavers Bay, there is no one more pure and just than Daenerys, right? The unfortunate truth is that since she took control of her destiny way back in Astapor, Daenerys has left a path of destruction in her wake, smashing two cities and raising an unstoppable army. In season three she showed that she could be as cool and ruthless as she was compassionate but that confidence changed her this year and not always for the better. We refer, of course, to the infamous crucifixions in 'Oathkeeper' as the turning point from hero to villain. Barristan Selmy called on his queen to temper justice with mercy but Daenerys's ruthless nature prevented her from heeding the advice of one of her trusted advisors. She let her passions rule her and executed the slavers without a second thought; sure, they deserved punishment but to execute them in such a horrific manner? She set up her court bathed in blood and that may come to bite her down the line. Fear and violence is no way to rule a kingdom, and for the first time you find yourself asking a question - is she really the right person to rule Westeros? There you have it. In the world of Game Of Thrones, the line between hero and villain is ever blurred and season four has proved that even good characters can find themselves the villain too. It's a violent, revenge filled show filled with moral ambiguity and we wouldn't have it any other way. Just don't expect the good guys to win or...remain good. No one is black and white; they're all a murky shade of grey...