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game of thrones - Who were the Kingsguard escorting Cersei?



Now to the question...



During the scene where Cersei sits on the Iron Throne and is "sworn in" we see her escorted by seven members of the Kingsguard. Now this is what I would expect as that is the correct number. However, I have no idea who they are!






The books pay more attention to detail in this area, but the show is also diverging and outpacing in this regard. We can see that a few of the names are not possible on the show. I have listed the names from the books and given why the reason they could not be members on the show in bold.



  • Ser Jaime Lannister, Lord Commander - Stripped of title

  • Ser Loras Tyrell - Dead and also was never a KG on the show.

  • Ser Osmund Kettleblack - Possible, but not mentioned by name

  • Ser Balon Swann - Possible, but not mentioned by name

  • Ser Meryn Trant - Dead


  • Ser Boros Blount - Possible, but not mentioned by name

  • Ser Robert Strong (aka Zombie Mountain) - Confirmed


I know it can be confusing mixing the books and shows, but the question still remains the same...


Who are the current members of the Kingsguard?


Bonus Question: Who is the Lord Commander, if any?


ETA: This question can also apply to the Kingsguard escorting her throughout Season 7.



Answer



You're correct on many of those accounts:


Current members



Ser Robert Strong



  • This one's obvious


Ser Preston Greenfield



  • Not often mentioned, however he was one of the members escorting King Tommen at the Standoff at the Great Sept of Baelor event

  • It is presumed that he is still one of the members


Ser Balon Swann




  • Not often mentioned, however he appears next to the Kingsguard who receive Tywin Lannister's arrival and mention that Ser Mandon Moore's position has been filled (after Mandon's death)

  • A renown and respected member, yet aged, member in the books

  • Presumed to still be a member


Ser Osmund Kettleblack



  • Not often mentioned

  • Presumed to be a member due to his membership in the books



Ser Arys Oakheart



  • Not actually named in the show, however he is named in the books

    • Presumed to be the one who escorts Myrcella to Dorne (as in the books)

    • Although he has died in the books, the events of the show haven't transpired the same way, so it's safe to assume he is one of the current members




Ser Boros Blount




  • One of the original members from King Robert I Baratheon's time

  • He was one of the assholes who helped Joffrey beat Sansa

  • Presumed to still be a member


Ser 'Unknown Knight'



  • This seventh position is filled by an unnamed knight


Unfortunately, the current Lord Commander is not named.




Previous members


Ser Meryn Trant



  • Season 5

  • Was killed in Braavos by Arya in the "Too old" scene (Season 5, Episode 10: Mother's Mercy)

    • Replaced by Ser Robert Strong





Ser Jaime Lannister



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