Arya Stark quotes from Game of Thrones

Arya Stark

Sansa can keep her sewing needles. I've got a Needle of my own.

Ned Stark

Your Grace.

Robert Baratheon

You got fat.

Robert Baratheon

Cat! [hugs and kisses Catelyn.]

Catelyn Stark

Your Grace.

Robert Baratheon

Nine years! Why have I not seen you? Where the hell have you been?

Ned Stark

Guarding the North for you, Your Grace. Winterfell is yours.

Arya Stark

Where's the Imp?

Sansa Stark

Will you shut up?

Robert Baratheon

[to Robb] And who have we here? You must be Robb. [to Sansa] My, you're a pretty one. And your name is...

Arya Stark

Arya.

Robert Baratheon

[to Bran] Ohhh, show us your muscles. You'll be a soldier!

Arya Stark

That's Jaime Lannister, the Queen's twin brother.

Sansa Stark

Would you please shut up?!

Ned Stark

My Queen.

Catelyn Stark

My Queen.

Robert Baratheon

Take me to your crypt, I want to pay my respects.

Cersei Lannister

We've been riding for a month, my love. Surely, the dead can wait.

Robert Baratheon

Ned.

Arya Stark

Where's the Imp?

Cersei Lannister

Where is our brother? Go and find the little beast!

You are late, boy. Tomorrow, you will be here at midday.

Arya Stark

Who are you?

[turns around] Your dancing master, Syrio Forel. [throws one of the wooden swords to Arya, who doesn't catch it] Tomorrow, you will catch it. Now, pick it up.

That is not the way, boy. This is not a greatsword that is needing two hands to swing it.

Arya Stark

It's too heavy.

It is heavy as it needs to be to make you strong. Just so. One hand is all that is needed. Now, you are standing all wrong. Turn your body side-face. [Arya turns sideways] So... you are skinny. That is good. The target is smaller. Now the grip–let me see.

Yes. The grip must be delicate.

Arya Stark

What if I drop it?

The steel must be part of your arm. Can you drop part of your arm? No. [walks in a circle around Arya] Nine years, Syrio Forel was First Sword to the Sealord of Braavos. He knows these things. You must listen to me, boy.

Arya Stark

I'm a girl.

Boy, girl... you are a sword, that is all. That is the grip.

You are not holding a battle axe. You are holding...

Arya Stark

A needle.

Ahhh... Just so. Now, we will begin the dance. Remember, child, this is not the dance of the Westeros we are learning... the knight's dance, hacking and hammering. This is the Braavos dance... the water dance. It is swift and sudden. All men are made of water, do you know this? If you pierce them, the water leaks out and they die. Now you will try to strike me.

Ned Stark

I'm sending you both back to Winterfell.

Sansa Stark

What?

Ned Stark

Listen...

Sansa Stark

What about Joffrey?

Arya Stark

Are you dying because of your leg? Is that why you're sending us home?

Ned Stark

What? No.

Sansa Stark

Please father, please! Please don't!

Arya Stark

You can't! I've got my lessons with Syrio! I'm finally getting good!

Ned Stark

This isn't a punishment. I want you back in Winterfell for your own safety.

Arya Stark

Can't we take Syrio back with us.

Arya Stark

Seven hells!

Ned Stark

When you're old enough, I'll make you a match with someone who is worthy of you. Someone who is brave and gentle and strong.

Sansa Stark

I don't want someone brave and gentle and strong. I want him. [Arya and Ned exchange an amused look at Sansa’s inadvertent characterization of Joffrey] He'll be the greatest king there ever was, a golden lion, and I'll give him sons with beautiful blond hair.

Arya Stark

The lion's not his sigil, idiot. He's a stag like his father.

Sansa Stark

He is not! He is nothing like that old, drunk king.

Ned Stark

Go on, girls. Get your septas and start packing your things.

Sansa Stark

Wait!

Arya Stark

Come on!

Sansa Stark

But it's not fair!

Ned Stark

Lord Orys Baratheon, black of hair...Axel Baratheon, black of hair...Lyonel Baratheon, black of hair...Steffon Baratheon, black of hair...Robert Baratheon, black of hair...Joffrey Baratheon, goldenhead.

Arya Stark, come with us. Your father wants to see you.

And why is it that Lord Eddard is sending Lannister men in place of his own, I wonder?

Mind your place, dancing master. This is no concern of yours.

Arya Stark

My father wouldn't send you. And I don't have to go with you if I don't want.

Take her.

Are you men or snakes that you would threaten a child?

Get out of my way, little man.

I am Syrio Forel...

Foreign bastard.

And you will be speaking to me with more respect.

Kill the Braavosi! Bring the girl.

Arya child, we are done with dancing for today. Run to your father.

Bloody oafs!

Begone, Arya.

Arya Stark

Come with me, Syrio. Run.

The First Sword of Braavos does not run.

What do we say to the god of death?

Arya Stark

Not today.

Gendry

[to Arya] You shouldn't insult people that are bigger than you.

Arya Stark

Then I wouldn't get to insult anyone.

Gendry

Well, I don't care what any of them want. No good's ever come of their questions.

Arya Stark

No good's ever come? Who asked questions before?

Gendry

How can someone so small be such a huge pain in my arse?

Arya Stark

Who asked questions?

Gendry

The Hand of the King, er... Hands of the King. Lord Arryn came first, a few weeks before he died. And then, Lord Stark came a few weeks before he died.

Arya Stark

Lord Stark?

Gendry

See? Asking me questions is bad luck. [walks towards the river while Arya follows him] You'll probably be dead soon.

Arya Stark

What did they ask about?

Gendry

My mum.

Arya Stark

Who's your mum?

Gendry

Just my mum. Worked in a tavern, died when I was little.

Arya Stark

And who was your father?

Gendry

He could be one of those gold-hatted bastards for all I know. What about you, anyway? You thought they were after you. Why? Did you kill someone, or is it just because you're a girl?

Arya Stark

I'm not a girl!

Gendry

Yes, you are. [starts walking back to the camp fire] You think I'm as stupid as the rest of them?

Arya Stark

Stupider. Night's Watch doesn't take girls. everyone knows that.

Gendry

That's true. You're still a girl.

Arya Stark

I am not!

Gendry

Well, pull your cock out and take a piss, then.

Arya Stark

I don't need to take a piss... Lommy and Hot Pie can't know. No one can know.

Gendry

They won't. Not from me.

Arya Stark

My name's not Arry. It's Arya. Of House Stark. Yoren is taking me home to Winterfell.

Gendry

He was your father. The Hand. The traitor.

Arya Stark

He was never a traitor! Joffrey is a liar!

Gendry

So you're a highborn, then. You're a lady.

Arya Stark

No–I mean, yes. My mother was a lady, and my sister—

Gendry

You were a lord's daughter and you lived in a castle. [brief pause] Look, all that about cocks–I should never have said that. I've been pissing in front of you and everything. I should be calling you, m'lady.

Arya Stark

Do not call me, m'lady.

Gendry

As m'lady commands. [Arya pushes him] Well, that was unladylike.

Tywin Lannister

Not wine, water. We'll be here for some time. [pause] Girl, where are you from?

Arya Stark

Maidenpool, my lord.

Tywin Lannister

And who are the Lords of Maidenpool? Remind me.

Arya Stark

House Mooton, my lord.

Tywin Lannister

And what is their sigil? [beat; Arya doesn't respond] A red salmon. I think a Maidenpool girl would remember that. You're a Northerner, aren't you? [Arya nods] Good. One more time, where are you from?

Arya Stark

Barrowton, my lord. House Dustin. Two crossed longaxes beneath a black crown.

Tywin Lannister

And what do they say about Robb Stark in the North?

Arya Stark

They call him "The Young Wolf."

Tywin Lannister

And?

Arya Stark

They say he rides into battle on the back of a giant direwolf. They say he can turn into a wolf himself when he wants. They say he can't be killed.

Tywin Lannister

And do you believe them?

Arya Stark

No, my lord. Anyone can be killed.

Tywin Lannister

[beat; stares at Arya] Fetch that water.

Arya Stark

What are you doing here?

Jaqen H'ghar

Waiting for you.

Arya Stark

How did you know we'd come this way?

Jaqen H'ghar

After all the things you have seen, this is your question?

Arya Stark

How did you kill those guards? Was it hard?

Jaqen H'ghar

No harder than taking a new name, if you know the way.

Arya Stark

Show me how. I want to be able to do it too.

Jaqen H'ghar

If you would learn, you must come with me.

Arya Stark

Where?

Jaqen H'ghar

Far and away across the Narrow Sea, to Braavos.

Arya Stark

My dancing master's from Braavos.

Jaqen H'ghar

[chuckles] To be a dancing master is a special thing, but... to be a Faceless Man... that is something else entirely. A girl has many names on her lips. Joffrey. Cersei. Tywin Lannister. Ilyn Payne. The Hound. Names to offer up to the Red God. She could offer them all. One by one.

Arya Stark

I want to... but I can't. I need to find my brother and mother. And my sister. I need to find her too.

Jaqen H'ghar

Then we must part. A man has duties as well. [reaches into a pouch and produces a coin] Here.

Arya Stark

What is it?

Jaqen H'ghar

A coin of great value.

Arya Stark

[takes the coin] Could it buy a horse?

Jaqen H'ghar

It is not meant for the buying of horses.

Arya Stark

Then what good is it?

Jaqen H'ghar

If the day comes when you must find me again, just give that coin to any man from Braavos and say these words to him: "Valar morghulis."

Arya Stark

"Valar morghulis."

Arya Stark

Please don't go, Jaqen.

Jaqen H'ghar

[turns back to Arya] Jaqen is dead. Say it again: "Valar morghulis."

Arya Stark

"Valar morghulis."

Jaqen H'ghar

Good. [turns away, and when he looks back, his face has mysteriously changed to that of a stranger. Arya stares at him in shock] Farewell, Arya Stark.

What d'you want?

Arya Stark

Mind if I keep warm?

Fuck off!

Arya Stark

But I'm hungry.

Does "Fuck off" mean something different where you're from?

Arya Stark

I've got money. [she reaches into her belt pouch and pulls out the Braavosi coin Jacquen gave her]

What kinda coin is that?

Arya Stark

It's worth a lot. [she drops it on the ground when he reaches for it] Sorry.

Little shit. [as he leans over to pick up the coin, Arya violently stabs him several times in the back and neck. Sandor Clegane then kills all three of them.]

Sandor Clegane

Where did you get the knife?

Arya Stark

From you.

Sandor Clegane

Is that the first man you've killed?

Arya Stark

The first man.

Sandor Clegane

The next time you're going to do something like that, tell me first!

Arya Stark

[picks up the Braavosi coin] Valar Morghulis.

Arya Stark

When am I going to get a horse of my own?

Sandor Clegane

Little lady wants a pony.

Arya Stark

Little lady wants away from your stench.

Sandor Clegane

Horses aren't easy to come by. Even if they were, think I'm gonna put you on your own horse? Watch the only thing of value I've got in the world ride away?

Arya Stark

Why don't you have any money? Didn't you steal anything from Joffrey before you left?

Sandor Clegane

No.

Arya Stark

You're not very smart, are you?

Sandor Clegane

I'm not a thief.

Arya Stark

You're fine with murdering little boys, but thieving is beneath you.

Sandor Clegane

Man's got to have a code.

Arya Stark

You think I'm gonna escape. Where would I go? I'd be dead by nightfall without you, my family's gone, I've got no one.

Sandor Clegane

You've got an aunt in the Vale. Your rich aunt Lysa. After I sell you to her, maybe she'll have enough left over to buy you that pony you want so much.

Arya Stark

Joffrey...Cersei...Walder Frey...Meryn Trant...Tywin Lannister...The Red Woman...Beric Dondarrion...Thoros of Myr...Illyn Payne...The Mountain...

Sandor Clegane

Would you shut up?

Arya Stark

I can't sleep until I say the names.

Sandor Clegane

The names of every fucking person in Westeros?

Arya Stark

Only the ones I'm going to kill.

Sandor Clegane

Huh. Hate's as good a thing as any to keep a man going, better than most. [pause] We come across my brother, maybe we can both cross a name off a list.

Arya Stark

If he were here right now, what would you do?

Sandor Clegane

I'd tell him to shut the fuck up so I can get some sleep. Go on, get it over with, your list of doomed men.

Arya Stark

I'm almost done. Only one name left.

Sandor Clegane

Go on!

Arya Stark

([lies down] The Hound.

Sandor Clegane

[on Arya's 'water-dancing'] Who taught you that shite?

Arya

The greatest swordsman who ever lived. Syrio Forel, the First Sword to the Sealord of Braavos.

Sandor Clegane

Braavos. Greasy-haired little bastard women, they all are.

Arya

What do you know about anything?

Sandor Clegane

I bet his hair's greasier than Joffrey's cunt.

Arya

It was not!

Sandor Clegane

'Was?' He dead?

Arya

Yes!

Sandor Clegane

How?

Arya

He was killed!

Sandor Clegane

Who by?

Arya

Meryn Trant! That's why Ser Meryn's on my-

Sandor Clegane

[in disbelief] Meryn Trant? 'The greatest swordsman who ever lived' killed by Meryn fucking Trant?

Arya

He was outnumbered!

Sandor Clegane

Any boy-whore with a sword could beat three Meryn Trants.

Arya

Syrio didn't have a sword! Or armour! Just a stick!

Sandor Clegane

[laughing] The greatest swordsman who ever lived didn't have a sword? All right. You have a sword. Let's see what he taught you. Go on, do it for your Braavosi friend. Dead like all the rest of your friends.

Sandor Clegane

Your friend's dead and Meryn Trant's not, because Trant had armour and a big fucking sword. [hands Needle back to her and walks away]

There's a price on your head.

Sandor Clegane

Yes, that's what the King does when you tell him to fuck off.

The King's dead. He drank poisoned wine at his own wedding. The bounty on you is for killing Lannister soldiers, a hundred silver stags.

Sandor Clegane

And you thought you were going to collect it? Didn't think very hard, did you?

Arya Stark

You were Yoren's prisoners, when he was taking me to the Wall. He told me he'd fuck me bloody with a stick.

Sandor Clegane

[to Rorge] This day's really not working out the way you planned. [to Arya] He on your little list?

Arya Stark

He can't be. I don't know his name.

Sandor Clegane

What's your name?

Rorge.

Arya Stark

Thank you. [draws Needle and stabs Rorge through the heart]

Sandor Clegane

You're learning.

Sandor Clegane

Are you still here? [coughs up blood] Big bitch saved you.

Arya Stark

I don't need saving.

Sandor Clegane

No, not you. You're a real killer, with your water-dancing and your Needle.

Arya Stark

You going to die?

Sandor Clegane

Unless there's a maester hiding behind that rock... aye. I'm done. I'd skin you alive for wine. [Arya reaches for her waterskin] Fuck waterǃ [chuckles] Killed by a woman. I bet you like that. Go on. Go after her. She'll help you. [Arya shakes her head] Going it alone, you won't last a day out there.

Arya Stark

I'll last longer than you.

Sandor Clegane

You remember where the heart is? [Arya nods] Fuck it... I'm ready. Go on, girl. Another name off your list. You kept promising me... I cut down your butcher's boy, the ginger. He was begging for mercy. "Please, ser, please don't kill meǃ Pleaseǃ Pleaseǃ" Bled all over my horse. Saddle stunk of butcher's boy for weeks. And your sister, your pretty sister. I should've taken her, that night the Blackwater burned. I should've fucked her bloody. At least I'd have one happy memory. [Arya does not react, continues to stare] Do I have to beg you? Do it. Do it. Do itǃ [Arya stands and approaches him, hand on her swordhilt...but instead she kneels and takes his gold pouch] Kill me. Kill meǃ KILL MEǃ KILL MEǃǃǃ

Arya Stark

You said there was no Jaqen H'ghar here.

Jaqen H'ghar

There isn't. A man is not Jaqen H'ghar.

Arya Stark

Well, then who are you, then?

Jaqen H'ghar

No one. And that is who a girl must become.