The Best Arya Stark Quotes

With "Game of Thrones" George R.R. Martin crafted a universe full of (tons and tons and tons) complicated and complex characters. Many of the main characters have strong, individualized voices and even out of context, almost any quote can be quickly placed to its speaker. In a world of dozens of characters that is no small feat. One of the most opinionated and strong-willed characters is Arya Stark.

Arya Stark, the youngest daughter of lord Ned Stark, is a fiercely independent and sharp tongued girl who has many great retorts. She isn't afraid and often refuses to back down, and she is always prepared with a quick comeback or clever line.

Many of the best quotes from "Game of Thrones" have come from Arya, and a series known for its often negative portrayals of women, she's a powerful female character who stands out. Vote up the best Arya Stark quotes and videos from "Game of Thrones" below and read up on the other members of House Stark to learn more about her family.

  • 1
    161 VOTES

    Arya Shows She Understands the Game of Thrones at a Young Age

    Arya Shows She Understands the Game of Thrones at a Young Age
    Video: YouTube
    "Anyone can be killed." - Arya Stark, to Lord Tywin Lannister in  Season 2, Episode 5. 
    161 votes
  • 2
    280 VOTES

    What Do We Say to the God of Death?

    What Do We Say to the God of Death?
    Video: YouTube
    "Not today."
    280 votes
  • 3
    154 VOTES

    You Don't Want to Be on Arya's List. BAM.

    You Don't Want to Be on Arya's List. BAM.
    Video: YouTube

    Arya Stark: Joffrey...Cersei...Walder Frey...Meryn Trant...Tywin Lannister...The Red Woman...Beric Dondarrion...Thoros of Myr...Illyn Payne...The Mountain...

    The Hound: Would you shut up?

    Arya Stark: I can't sleep until I say the names.

    The Hound: The names of every fucking person in Westeros?

    Arya Stark: Only the ones I'm going to kill.
    154 votes
  • 4
    186 VOTES

    Fear Cuts Deeper Than Swords

    Fear Cuts Deeper Than Swords
    Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY

    “Swift as a deer. Quiet as a Shadow. Fear cuts deeper than swords."


    186 votes
  • 5
    156 VOTES

    Arya Is Not Messing Around with That Sword

    Arya Is Not Messing Around with That Sword
    Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
    "I wasn't playing. And I don't want to be a lady."
    156 votes
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    156 VOTES

    A Man Can Go Kill Himself!

    A Man Can Go Kill Himself!
    Video: YouTube

    To set the scene: back in Season 2, Arya is stuck in Harrenhal. Jaqen H'ghar, the wonderfully attractive, magical(?) man has promised Arya he will kill any man whose name she tells him. 

    Jaqen H'ghar: Help was not promised, lovely girl. Only death. There must be others. Give a name, any name.

    Arya Stark: And you'll kill them? Anybody?

    Jaqen H'ghar: By the Seven New Gods and the Old Gods beyond counting, I swear it.

    Arya Stark: Alright. Jaqen H'ghar.

    Jaqen H'ghar: A girl gives a man his own name?

    Arya Stark: That's right.

    Jaqen H'ghar: Gods are not mocked. This is no joking thing.

    Arya Stark: I'm not joking. A man can go kill himself.

    Jaqen H'ghar: Un-name me.

    Arya Stark: No. 

    The best part:

    Jaqen H'ghar: A girl lacks honor.
    Arya Stark: *shrugs* 
    156 votes