Why is Snow not a stark?

Why is Snow not a stark?

When Ned sends Jon off to join the Night's Watch, he drops a hint at his real heritage. ... Surely enough, Jon doesn't have Ned's last name because he's a Targryen (his real father is Rhaegar Targaryen), but he's still a Stark because his mother is Ned's sister, Lyanna.

Is Jon Snow a Stark or Targaryen?

Jon Snow, played by Kit Harrington, is actually a Targaryen prince and the nephew of Daenerys Targaryen. ... While Aerys reigned, his son, Rhaegar Targaryen, was married to Elia Martell, sister of Oberyn Martell (the guy whose head was smashed by The Mountain).

Is Jon Snow not a stark?

In A Game of Thrones, Jon Snow is introduced as the 14-year-old illegitimate son of Eddard "Ned" Stark, Lord of Winterfell, and half-brother to Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran and Rickon. Jon is described as having strong Stark features with a lean build, long face, dark brown hair and dark grey eyes.

Are Jon Snow and Arya Stark related?

, don't even bother calling yourself a true GoT fan. In other words, it was Arya, and not Daenerys, who Jon was supposed to fall in love with. While Jon and Arya are basically first cousins, they were raised as siblings.

How does Arya Stark look like Jon Snow?

• Out of all the Stark children, Arya Stark is said to resemble Jon the most, as Robb, Sansa, Bran and Rickon take after their Tully mother, Catelyn. Jon looks solemn and guarded, and is considered sullen and quick to sense a slight.

How are Jon Snow and Robb Stark related?

• Jon and Robb play with snowballs in their childhood. Of the Stark children, Jon was very close friends with Robb - given that they were roughly the same age, being regular companions in training and riding. He was also close with both Bran and Rickon, as well as having a friendly rival in Lord Eddard's ward, Theon Greyjoy.

Why was Jon Snow kept a secret in Game of Thrones?

• Jon's true parentage is kept secret from everyone, including Jon himself, in order to protect him from those that sought the complete annihilation of House Targaryen . Jon joins the Night's Watch and is later elected as Lord Commander.

What did Ned Stark teach Jon in Game of Thrones?

• Ned Stark teaches all his children about leadership, selflessness, duty and honor. Following his father's example becomes more difficult as Jon faces challenges to his identity as a man, a Stark, and a brother of the Night's Watch.