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Tywin

Tywin Lannister is a fictional character in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels and in HBO's Game of Thrones. He is the patriarch of House Lannister, Lord of Casterly Rock, and one of the most powerful figures in the Seven Kingdoms during his lifetime. As Hand of the King to Aerys II Targaryen, Tywin governs through wealth, authority, and calculated diplomacy. He is known for reforming the Lannister economy, expanding the family’s influence, and pursuing a ruthless but efficient political program designed to protect his house's interests.

He is the father of Cersei Lannister, Jaime Lannister, and Tyrion Lannister, and husband to Joanna Lannister.

In the narrative, Tywin's decisions and rule shape the course of Westeros through the late Targaryen era

In popular culture, Tywin is portrayed by Charles Dance in Game of Thrones. He is often cited

His
relationship
with
Tyrion
is
strained,
and
he
often
imposes
high
expectations
on
his
children.
Tywin
values
loyalty
and
competence,
placing
a
premium
on
discipline
and
order
in
governance.
His
leadership
helps
cement
the
Lannisters’
wealth
from
their
vast
gold
mines
and
their
central
role
in
royal
politics.
and
the
subsequent
upheavals.
He
dies
at
the
hands
of
his
son
Tyrion,
a
death
whose
repercussions
reverberate
through
the
political
landscape
of
the
series.
as
an
exemplar
of
a
ruthless,
highly
capable
nobleman
in
fantasy
fiction.