Tarth Nod Links Dunk, Brienne in 'Knight' Finale

The "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" season finale, "The Morrow," features a pivotal moment where Ser Duncan the Tall embarks on a journey across Westeros. Earlier in the episode, a seemingly minor line spoken by Lyonel Baratheon contains a significant detail for "Game of Thrones" fans.

Lyonel asks Dunk if he has ever been to Tarth, an island that serves as Brienne of Tarth's home. This reference is a deliberate connection, as author George R.R. Martin confirmed Brienne is a descendant of Dunk. This familial link was long suspected by readers due to their similar appearances and honorable natures.

Further evidence of their connection appears in "A Feast for Crows," where Brienne recalls seeing Dunk's shield in her father's armory. She later uses a replica of this shield for travel. The Tarth reference in the finale cleverly foreshadows Dunk's lasting legacy and connects the prequel series to the beloved "Game of Thrones" universe.