How the Lannisters on "House of the Dragon" Connect to the Ones on "Game of Thrones"

In the universe of "Game of Thrones," few Houses are as notable or powerful as House Lannister. When we meet them on "Game of Thrones," they're seemingly invincible, married into royalty, and controlling much of Westeros with their schemes and their money. "House of the Dragon" has introduced Lannisters into the story, and like their descendants, they're set to play a major role in the brewing conflict.

Across the two shows, we've met several Lannisters so far, all of whom have turned out to be critical to the story as a whole. Since "House of the Dragon" takes place centuries before "Game of Thrones," many of the Lannisters we know, like Cersei, Jaime, and Tyrion, will not have any role in the series. House Lannister is still represented, and at least one or two Lannisters are likely to have even bigger roles going forward.

To help you keep track of who's who in House Lannister, we've put together a rundown of the most significant members of the noble House we've met so far. Here's who to keep an eye on and how they're connected to the characters we already know and love (or love to hate).

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