1 Tyrion Lannister:

TV's favourite dwarf has the best lines and even has a book about his wit and wisdom.

2 Daenerys Targaryen: The Mother of Dragons is preparing to unleash her pets in a bid to conquer Winteros.

3 Lord Petyr Baelish: Littlefinger knows where all the bodies are buried and is a crafty master of survival.

4 Joffrey Lannister: The King is evil personified but prone to childish tantrums and outbreaks of temper.

5 Jon Snow: Has taken up with one of the wildlings, Ygritte, from behind the Wall.

6 Sansa Stark: Naive teenager who was mocked by Joffrey before being married off to Tyrion.

7 Theon Greyjoy: Was brought up by the Starks before returning and laying waste to their family home.

8 Cersei Lannister: Joffrey's equally evil mother, whose lover is her brother Jamie.

9 Stannis Baratheon: Aided by the priestess Melisandre, he wants to claim the throne as his own.

10 Arya Stark: A young tomboy who is determined to avenge her family at all costs.