squire

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Martin’s novella series “Tales of Dunk and Egg,” stars Peter Claffey as a wandering knight and Dexter Sol Ansell as his squire, who is secretly a Targaryen prince.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

They repeat history when the child becomes the wanna-be knight’s squire, and together they prepare for a match that Dunk is wholly unsuited to win.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

It follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

Lorré, 28, is known as an ‘ecuyères’ — the French word for squire or horse rider, and has a vast knowledge of the royal stables’ history.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

The red woman too had her attendants—the squire Devan Seaworth and two of the guardsmen the king had left her.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin