A White Walker is a humanoid creature from the HBO television series Game of Thrones, and the George R. R. Martin novel series A Song of Ice and Fire on which it is based. Primarily referred to as the Others in the novels, White Walkers are a supernatural threat to mankind who dwell north of The Wall in Westeros.[1][2] The Verge named them among "the most visually iconic creatures on the show".[3] White Walkers are also featured in the show's merchandising.