Is Benjen Stark a White Walker or Coldhands in Game of Thrones?
Discover whether Benjen Stark is a White Walker or Coldhands in Game of Thrones and learn how his resurrection differs between the show and books.
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In George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series and the HBO adaptation 'Game of Thrones', Benjen Stark is not explicitly portrayed as a White Walker. However, he is shown as Coldhands in the TV series - a mysterious figure with undead characteristics aiding Bran Stark, differing from the books where Coldhands and Benjen are separate entities. Benjen is resurrected by the Children of the Forest after being left for dead, preventing him from becoming a fully turned White Walker by using dragonglass.
FAQs & Answers
- Is Benjen Stark a White Walker in Game of Thrones? No, Benjen Stark is not a White Walker. In the TV series, he is resurrected as Coldhands, an undead ally, but he is not fully turned into a White Walker.
- What is the difference between Coldhands and Benjen Stark? In the Game of Thrones TV series, Benjen Stark is portrayed as Coldhands, whereas in the books, Coldhands is a separate mysterious character distinct from Benjen.
- How did Benjen Stark survive becoming undead? The Children of the Forest used dragonglass to rescue and partially resurrect Benjen Stark, preventing him from becoming a full White Walker.
- Who are the Children of the Forest in Game of Thrones? The Children of the Forest are an ancient magical race who created the White Walkers and used dragonglass magic to aid characters like Benjen Stark.