She’s Queen of the North and she knows how to play The Game. We’re paying homage to these Sansa Stark cosplays.
Game of Thrones was one of the most fascinating pop culture events to happen in recent history. For the years of its run on HBO, the show captivated audiences with its nuanced story, political intrigue, and fantastical battle machinations. Though many characters rose (and fell TRAUMATICALLY) through the course of Game of Thrones‘ many seasons, few made it out alive and on top. This week we’re paying tribute to Sansa Stark Cosplays.
Sansa Stark Cosplay by Ødfel
Sansa Stark was the eldest daughter of the ruling family of The North, the clan known for its survival of harsh winters, its loyalty, and its unwavering preparation for what’s to come. Though Sansa started out as a spoiled, petulant brat with delusions of grandeur, playing the Game through many hard years certainly forged her path to sterner stuff. By the end of the story’s arc, Sansa grew into a regal, calculating, ruthlessly efficient leader for her people. Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and Sansa Stark grows to carry it well.
Sansa Stark Cosplay by Usagitxo
Sansa’s tastes and style evolve over time, due to the region she is living in, the events happening around her, and the natural progression from youth into adulthood. By the end of the show she is back in The North, donning the signature Stark house garb – blacks and grays, furs galore, and some BADASS silver accessories. It’s easy to see why any cosplayer would be drawn to cosplaying this sassy redhead, and there are some exceptional Sansa cosplays out in the world. Though there are many looks that Sansa wears, this week we’re focusing on the latter years.
“Witty remarks won’t make a difference. That’s why we’re down here, none of us can do anything. It’s the truth. It’s the most heroic thing we can do now… Look the truth in the face.”
“I trust you with my life. If you trust him with yours, we should let him stay.”
“Did you bend the Knee to save the North or because you love her?”
“Sometimes when I’m trying to understand a person’s motives, I play a little game. I assume the worst. What’s the worst reason you have for turning me against my sister? That’s what you do, isn’t it? That’s what you’ve always done… Family against family, turn sister against sister. That’s what you did to our mother and aunt Lysa, and that’s what you tried to do to us.”
“It’s not what I want. It’s what Honor demands.”
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Jennifer aka "Mayhem's Muse" is the Cosplay Editor for BoLS and manages Ad Sales and Communications. Her cosplay awards include the RTX Judge's Choice Award and Dragon's Lair Austin's Cosplay Symposium.
Jennifer has been a Cosplay Guest Judge at RTX, Tacticon and Genghis Con in Colorado. She regularly attends conventions to cover cosplay for BoLS. Her cosplay work has been featured in publications such as Girls Who Love Monsters, Geek Fuel, and Renaissance Magazine. Jennifer has modeled in the Her Universe Fashion Show, Precision Camera's yearly Precision Camera University, and has taught several workshops for photographers about partnering with cosplayers and creative muses/models.
Jennifer is a lifelong enthusiast of retro video games and loves Dungeons & Dragons, urban fantasy, tabletop games, VR technology, and historical archery. She has set National Records through USA Archery’s Traditional Division for Asiatic Bows and earned 4th Place in the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan in 2018 for Women’s Korean Archery. Jennifer is currently studying for her Masters's Degree in Organizational Leadership.
