The 34 most shocking deaths on ‘Game of Thrones’ so far

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Iwan Rheon as Ramsay Bolton and Art Parkinson as Rickon Stark on “Game of Thrones.”

Note: spoilers for “Game of Thrones” ahead.

The death toll has been rising exponentially on the current season of “Game of Thrones.” That’s a necessary evil as the show winnows down the contenders for the Iron Throne.

But that doesn’t mean that fans have become numb to the casualties. Each death still inspires stunned reactions from fans and drives a huge amount of colorful commentary on social media.

Viewers are still reeling from the “Battle of the Bastards” deaths, and the events that led up to Hodor’s (Kristian Nairn) unforgettbale demise. And don’t even get us started on all the conversation surrounding Jon Snow’s bleeding out in the snow, or the horror of the Red Wedding.

While there are certainly more losses to come, there are many we will never forget.

Take a look at the biggest deaths on “Game of Thrones” so far below.

Jon Snow: Stabbed to death by traitors of the Night’s Watch. But… brought back by Melisandre.

Death: Season 5, episode 10 (“Mother’s Mercy”)

Resurrection: Season 6, episode 2 (“Home”)

Gregor Clegane aka The Mountain: Killed by poison on Oberyn Martell’s sword after winning their duel. But… brought back to life (or the undead) by Qyburn.

Death: Season 4, episode 10 (“The Children”)

Resurrection: Season 5, episode 2 (“The House of Black and White”)

Ramsay Bolton: Eaten alive by his own starving hounds.

Death: Season 6, Episode 9 (“Battle of the Bastards”)

Wun-Wun: After numerous injuries in the battle for Winterfell, Ramsay Bolton shot the arrow that killed the giant.

Death: Season 6, episode 9 (“Battle of the Bastards”)

Rickon Stark: Ramsay Bolton shot him dead with an arrow.

Death: Season 6, episode 9 (“Battle of the Bastards”)

The Waif: Killed by Arya Stark in an unseen duel.

Death: Season 6, episode 8 (“No One”)

Brynden Tully, aka Blackfish: Died in battle over Riverrun.

Death: Season 6, episode 8 (“No One”)

Hodor: Killed by wights while Bran and Meera escaped a White Walker attack.

Death: Season 6, episode 5 (“The Door”)

Three-Eyed Raven: Slashed by the Night King’s sword.

Death: Season 6, episode 5 (“The Door”)

Khal Moro: Burned alive along with all the other khals by Daenerys Targaryen.

Death: Season 6, episode 4 (“Book of the Stranger”)

Osha: Stabbed in the neck by Ramsay Bolton.

Death: Season 6, episode 4 (“Book of the Stranger”)

Walda Bolton: Mauled to death by hounds along with her newborn son, on the orders of Ramsay Bolton.

Death: Season 6, episode 2 (“Home”)

Balon Greyjoy: Thrown from a bridge by brother Euron Greyjoy.

Death: Season 6, episode 2 (“Home”)

Trystane Martell: Impaled through the back of the head by Obara Sand.

Death: Season 6, episode 1 (“The Red Woman”)

Doran Martell: Stabbed in the chest by Ellaria Sand.

Death: Season 6, episode 1 (“The Red Woman”)

Roose Bolton: Stabbed by Ramsay Bolton.

Death: Season 6, episode 2 (“Home”)

Stannis Baratheon: Killed by Brienne during a siege on Winterfell.

Death: Season 5, episode 10 (“Mother’s Mercy”)

Selyse Baratheon: Committed suicide after sacrificing her daughter.

Death: Season 5, episode 10 (“Mother’s Mercy”)

Shireen Baratheon: Burned to death by Melisandre to create blood magic.

Death: Season 5, episode 9 (“The Dance of the Dragons”)

Myrcella Baratheon: Kissed by Ellaria Sand, whose lips were coated with poison.

Death: Season 5, episode 10 (“Mother’s Mercy”)

Sandor Clegane aka The Hound: Thrown down a rocky hill by Brienne of Tarth. Later, Arya Stark found him injured and left him to die. There’s a possibility, though, that he survived.

Death: Season 4, episode 10 (“The Children”)

Tywin Lannister: Killed by his son Tyrion Lannister with a crossbow.

Death: Season 4, episode 10 (“The Children”)

Shae: Strangled to death by Tyrion Lannister.

Death: Season 4, episode 10 (“The Children”)

Ygritte: Shot with an arrow by Olly.

Death: Season 4, episode 9 (“The Watchers on the Wall”)

Oberyn Martell: Killed in a duel with Gregor Clegane.

Death: Season 4, episode 8 (“The Mountain and the Viper”)

Joffrey Baratheon: Poisoned by Olenna Tyrell.

Death: Season 4, episode 2 (“The Lion and the Rose”)

Catelyn Stark: Throat slit by Black Walder during the Red Wedding.

Death: Season 3, episode 9 (“The Rains of Castamere”)

Robb Stark: Stabbed in the heart by Roose Bolton during the Red Wedding.

Death: Season 3, episode 9 (“The Rains of Castamere”)

Talisa Stark: Stabbed repeatedly by Lothar Frey during the Red Wedding.

Death: Season 3, episode 9 (“The Rains of Castamere”)

Renly Baratheon: Assassinated by a magical shadow creature birthed by Melisandre.

Death: Season 2, episode 5 (“The Ghost of Harrenhal”)

Khal Drogo: Smothered with a pillow by Daenerys while in a magically-induced vegetative state.

Death: Season 1, episode 10 (“Fire and Blood”)

Ned Stark: Beheaded by the order of Joffrey Lannister.

Death: Season 1, episode 9 (“Baelor”)

Robert Baratheon: Mortally wounded while trying to kill a boar during hunting.

Death: Season 1, episode 7 (“You Win or You Die”)

Viserys Targaryen: Covered in hot, melted gold by Khal Drogo.

Death: Season 1, episode 6 (“A Golden Crown”)

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