Tyrion Lannister

Tyrion Lannister is a fictional character from George R.R.

Martin's *A Song of Ice and Fire* novels and the HBO series *Game of Thrones*.

A dwarf born to a powerful noble family, he compensates for his physical stature and his father's contempt with sharp wit and political cunning.

The character has become cultural shorthand for an underestimated outsider who outmaneuvers his opponents through intelligence rather than strength: He's the Tyrion Lannister of the accounting department.

Related
  • dwarfDiminutive folkloric being
  • impMinor mischief-making devil
  • wineFermented grape beverage
  • witClever, inventive humor
  • cleverShowing mental quickness

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Opposites
physical stature within Westeros

Tyrion LannisterThe Hound

Dog bred to chase

Khal Drogo · Jaime Lannister · giants

cynical worldliness vs. naive idealism

Tyrion LannisterJaime Lannister

Ned Stark · Cersei Lannister · Sansa Stark · Jon Snow · Tywin Lannister

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Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13