Not every fan of the Game of Thrones will immediately remember who Talisa Meigir is. But it is worth mentioning the wife of Robb Stark, and many will remember the image of a pretty girl with brown hair, affectionate eyes and a difficult fate.
This is a supporting character, but Talis definitely played a role in the development of events. After all, it was her sudden love for her that made Robb break his promise to old Frey, which led to a whole series of terrible events.
Talisa Meigir Story
For the first time, the viewer saw Talisa in the second season. Amid the groans of the wounded, the fuss, the general confusion, she held herself confidently and steadfastly, performing the difficult work of a field medic. Then Robb first noticed her. Young people quickly found a common language, first made friends, and later fell in love.
Robb at that time was bound by the promise to marry another, but almost immediately after meeting he decided that it was Talisa Meigir who should become his wife.
Photos of the scenes of the series make it clear that our heroine in those days could hardly be called an enviable bride. But simple clothes, tired eyes, a blood-stained work apron - all this did not stop Robb from seeing the girl’s kind soul, her steel character, professionalism and loyalty to her dream.
In one scene, the girl says that she made the decision to become a physician after her brother almost died in the abyss. His lifeless body was dragged ashore, after which one of the slaves managed to bring the young man back to life. At that moment, the confidence that she would devote her life to medicine, learn to heal wounds and save lives already began to grow in the soul of little Talisa.
The girl left her native Essos and went to Vasteras, where she began to study the difficult profession of a military doctor.
Relationship with Robb
Young people decided to get married. The wedding ceremony, by the way, caused a lot of questions among fans of the series. Many religions are widespread in the girl’s homeland, but she herself knew little about faith in the Seven. Robb, like all northerners, worshiped the Old Gods. Why did they swear before the altar in love and fidelity to the Seven? This question has not been answered. Be that as it may, Talisa Meigir became Talisa Stark.
The kind and reasonable daughter-in-law fell in love with Katylin Stark, who, although she agreed to the wedding of her son with a girl from the house of Frey, she did not begin to interfere with his decision.
"Red Wedding"
However, the young fell to a lot of trials, which had to be resisted without delay.
The first thing to do was to settle matters with the old Lord Frey. After all, the marriage of Robb and Roslyn was to become a guarantee of a military alliance between Frey and Starks.
As an alternative, the Starks offered a pretty good option: Edmar Tully, the brother of Lady Katylyn, will become Roslyn's husband. The old man agreed and announced the wedding day.
Talisa Meigir, who had already become Lady Stark, managed to please the young husband with the good news that they would soon have a baby. At the wedding, she was introduced to the old lord and he even joked approvingly that this woman was worth the risk. It would seem that the conflict is settled ...
However, a warm welcome was just a trick. The feast, on which a significant part of the guests was carved, received the grim name "Red Wedding". Talis, who received several stab wounds in the stomach, died in the arms of her beloved husband. He survived it only for a few minutes.
Heroine of books
It is noteworthy that Talis Meigir is in the “Game of Thrones”, but in the books “Song of Ice and Fire” it is not. Book Robb also had a wife, but their story is so much different from the series that even the character's name was given a different name. The book spouse of the young Stark was called Jane Westerling, their acquaintance was completely different, and the girl did not die at the Red Wedding.
Una Chaplin
Actress Una Chaplin played the role of Talisa Meigir. She was born in Madrid, and her fate was originally predetermined. Una is Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter, her mother was also an actress, and her father served as a filmmaker. Since childhood, the girl was fond of dancing and playing in the theater.
On the account of Una, many roles, including in such films as "Sherlock", "Devil's Double", "Hour" and many others. The actress signed a contract to participate in the filming of the second part of the legendary Avatar, where she will play the role of Varang.
The work of Una Chaplin in the epic "Game of Thrones" was awarded the prestigious award of the American Guild of Actors.