Game of Thrones: 7 facts about The White Walkers that only true fans of the GRRM classic would know

The White Walker from Game of Thrones | Image via HBO Max
The White Walker from Game of Thrones | Image via HBO Max

Game of Thrones delivered one of TV's scariest villains. The White Walkers felt real and dangerous to every land in Westeros. Their story began long ago with the 'Children of the Forest' and a risky act.

These icy leaders moved across the north and raised armies of the dead. The HBO series kept the mystery alive through many seasons. Loyal fans found clues about their birth, power, and potential failure. Knowing these secrets made the lore even richer.

This guide will help you know about the 7 facts about The White Walkers that only true fans of the GRRM classic would know.

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The dragonglass dagger creation

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Game of Thrones showed that the Night King began as a man. The Children captured him and pushed dragonglass into his heart.

He was the first White Walker who possessed fatal abilities. Their plan to stop the First Men failed. Then, he rose against them and shaped the future of Westeros.


The long night lasted one full generation

The long night was revealed in Game of Thrones as a lifetime of winter. Long before the story began, Westeros was shrouded in darkness.

The land was controlled by cold and fear. Many froze and starved. The White Walkers took advantage of the storm and went south. For ages, their might and the never-ending cold were legendary.


Wights cannot be killed by regular fire alone

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Fans of Game of Thrones were forced to look into the distinctions between Wights and the White Walkers. The Wights can be easily destroyed by fire. However, a White Walker was so frigid that it hardly touched them.

They can only be stopped by dragonglass and Valyrian steel. Wildlings burned corpses to prevent them from coming back. Dragons destroyed fighters, but fire could never defeat a White Walker.


The Night King could transform human babies

Through Craster, the series revealed a terrifying reality. The wildling and the Night King struck a sinister bargain. He gave his baby sons to the icy ruler. A single touch turned each child into a new White Walker.

No rituals were needed. This power grew the army each year, shifting the balance. Fans feared what might come next.


The children built their creations during wartime

Game of Thrones showed 'Children of the Forest' driven by war and fear. The First Men cut the sacred trees and would not stop. Battles raged for centuries with no winner.

The Children had few bodies but had powerful magic. They created the White Walkers as a final weapon. The choice turned on them and on First Men. Their mistake proved that magic can escape control and bring ruin to all.


The Wall was built using ancient magic

According to the series, the Wall was not built by a single hero. The First Men built the ice using muscle power. The magic that kept it all together was added to the children.

Both sides cooperated after the long night. The Wall was built to keep the White Walkers at bay.


The Night King was the first White Walker ever

The TV show showed that the Night King stood above all other White Walkers. He was the first and the oldest.

His powers reached far beyond the rest. He can command storms and armies of the dead with silent control. When Arya ended him, every servant fell. His fate decided theirs.


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Edited by Zainab Shaikh