FACT#65: Dame of Thrones: Brienne of Tarth
BY REBECCA PAHLE ON AUGUST 4, 2014
Put your hands over your ears, 'cause she'll bite 'em: It's time to talk about Brienne of Tarth.
Name: Brienne of Darth Tarth, suckas.
Family: Brienne has one dead mother and three dead siblings, making her the heir to House Tarth. Her father, Lord Selwyn Tarth, realized pretty early on that he had a tomboy on his hands and so allowed her to train in the art of swordfighting. That came in handy the third time she was almost engaged, when a 16-year-old Brienne told the gent in question that she'd only marry someone who could beat in her combat. He accepted the challenge, and she broke three of his bones. Selwyn was probably either the proudest papa ever or got roaringly drunk.
