Hairy Hal
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiance | Night's Watch | |||
| Culture | Westeros | |||
| Died | In 300 AC, beyond the Wall | |||
| Books |
| |||
Hairy Hal is a ranger of the Night's Watch.
Contents
Recent Events
A Storm of Swords
Hairy Hal is one of the men that Bowen Marsh leaves behind at Castle Black.[1]
A Feast for Crows
Hairy Hal stands guard duty outside of Lord Commander Jon Snow's chambers.[2]
A Dance with Dragons
Hal accompanies Lord Commander Jon Snow to Mole's Town where the Night's Watch distributes food among the free folk who have surrendered to Stannis Baratheon.[3] Jon sends three groups of three rangers beyond the Wall to scout and explore, with Garth Greyfeather, Black Jack Bulwer, and Hairy Hal in one group.[4] They are caught and killed by the wildling known as the Weeper, however, and their heads are removed with their eyes plucked out and are placed on spears north of Castle Black.[5]
Behind the Scenes
Hairy Hal is also a character in George R. R. Martin's 1973 short story Starlady.
References
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 55, Jon VII.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 5, Samwell I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 21, Jon V.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 28, Jon VI.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 31, Melisandre I.