Melisandre

character in A Song of Ice and Fire

also known asRed Womanmeh-liss-AHN-drehMelisandre of AsshaiThe Red Woman
Type
character
Verified claims
23
Appearances
15
Attributes
7
Sources
3

Overview

Melisandre, born c. 100 BC, was a witch in a work of fiction trained by temple_of_the_Lord_of_Light_in_Asshai.

Identity

Occupation
witch in a work of fictionpriestessfortune telleroraclerevolutionary

Appearance

Gender
female
Eye color
None mentionedNone explicitly mentionedRedGreenyellow
Hair color
None mentionedRedblonde

Origin & End

Born
c. 100 BCAsshai
Died
305 AC (aged ~400)Winterfell, the NorthWinterfell

Affiliations

Affiliations
Lord of Light{Stannis Baratheon}Jon Snow{Daenerys Targaryen}religion of the Lord of Light

Relationships

Trained by
temple_of_the_Lord_of_Light_in_Asshai
Parent of
None mentioned
Child of
A slave (mother)slave_owner

Abilities & Equipment

Weapons
None mentionedNone explicitly mentionedfireshadowValyrianNone explicitly mentioned, but implied to use magicmagicruby necklaceNone explicitly mentioned, but implied proficiency in alchemy and magicNone explicitly mentioned, but implied to be mystical powersshadowsIllusion spells

Other

Cause of death
old ageunnatural deathNone mentionedNone explicitly mentionedFate to die in WesterosNone (still alive in the series)
Performers
Carice van Houten
Place of death
Winterfell

Appearances

Game of ThronesA Song of Ice and Fire29 episodesGame of Thrones Season 7Game of Thrones Season 3Game of Thrones Season 6Game of Thrones Season 4A Game of ThronesGame of Thrones Season 5Game of Thrones Season 2Game of Thrones Season 2 (tv_series, 2012)A Clash of KingsA Clash of Kings (book, 1998)Game of Thrones Season 1Game of Thrones Season 8

Sources

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