George R.R. Martin admits to using real religions as the basis for these fictional ones, and to relating each faith to the temperament of its followers. The result is a diversity of faiths that compete for influence and play a big role in Westerosi identity and politics.

George RR Martin has thanked his fans for the “astonishing … outpouring of support”, which followed his admission on Saturday that he would not be able to finish his novel The Winds of Winter before the new TV series of Game of Thrones airs this spring. Martin revealed on his website on 2 January that, although he had been given an extended deadline of the end of 2015 to complete the long-awaited novel – the sixth in his fantasy series...

Fans yearning to find out about Jon Snow’s fate will have to rely on the airing of Game of Thrones Season 6

Game Of Thrones Season 6 NYCC 2015 Panel. Margaery Tyrell, Loras Tyrell and Obara Sand talk Jon Snow, Book Changes, Cersei Lannister

Spoilers for both 'A Song of Ice and Fire' and 'Game of Thrones' ahead

George R.R. Martin has been breaking hearts for decades as the author of "Game of Thrones" and its subsequent sequels, but as he grows closer to the eventual ending of his "Song of Ice and Fire" no...

NFL players who are not caught up on ‘Game of Thrones’ struggle to avoid their teammates’ conversations.

A San Francisco researcher has tracked the heart rates of people watching 'Game of Thrones.'

You will want to "shame" everyone.

The mountain from game of thrones (hafþór julius bjornsson) competed in Europe's Strongest Man on the 12th July 2015 in Leeds and defended his title which never looked in doubt. Thor not only retained his Europe's Strongest Man title and became the winner of 2015, but set a personal best on the deadlift at an awesome 450kg.

If you are a fan, you will like this version of the popular theme.

Game of Thrones is more than a TV show, it's a cultural phenomenon.While we all wait in anticipation of season 6, we're taking a look back at the ways in which this series almost NEVER HAPPENED. Between the sheer volume of each novel and sex and violence embedded in every chapter, George R.R. Martin's famous book series hit quite a few speed bumps on its trip between paperback and the big screen.

This year, Game of Thrones managed to outdo itself by having a season five finale where a huge collection of major characters were killed off, including arguably one of the show’s leads. If you’re behind on the show, this is not the article for you, and turn away now, for there [...]

Such a neat crossover!

Probably one of the most unappreciated fantasy artists I've run into, Ted Nasmith has created beautiful images of scenes set in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire world in addition to a large number of works taking place in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth. Many more images can be found in the linked source.

All your favorite shows, for less than a meal out.

The nominations for the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced, with HBO’s fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” leading the pack with 24 nominations — including one for outstanding drama series....

" I've said more than once that it was probably a good thing the character was already dead before I met Sibel, or I might never have had the heart to kill her. ((Show Shae, thanks to David and Dan and Sibel, was actually a much different and more interesting character than Book Shae, I blush to admit))"

George R.R. Martin is going to be in Staten Island during the first week of August, and while there, will meet with his editors and publishers!