A Game of Thrones is a medieval-themed high fantasy novel written by American author George R. R. Martin. It was first published in 1996. The novel won the 1997 Locus Award and was nominated for the 1998 Nebula Award. The novella Blood of the Dragon, set in the same world and featuring Targaryen characters, was published in 1998.

A Game of Thrones is set in a fictional world in which seasons last for years. It follows the struggles of several noble families to gain control of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms.

The novel was adapted to a television …