squire

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The latest spinoff of “Game of Thrones” is set 100 years before the events of the original series, centering around a hedge knight named Dunk, played by Peter Claffey, and his squire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Martin’s novella series “Tales of Dunk and Egg,” stars Peter Claffey as a wandering knight and Dexter Sol Ansell as his squire, who is secretly a Targaryen prince.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

It follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

Lorré, 28, is known as an ‘ecuyères’ — the French word for squire or horse rider, and has a vast knowledge of the royal stables’ history.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

Steffon and Stannis were thousands of leagues from the fighting and safe from harm, but Devan was at Castle Black, a squire to the king.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin