Bran Stark is a fictional character from the series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin and its television adaptation, Game of Thrones. He is the second son of Eddard Stark and Catelyn Stark, hailing from the North of Westeros. After a tragic fall that leaves him paralyzed from the waist down, Bran discovers his ability to see visions and connect with the past and future. As the story progresses, Bran becomes a key figure in the battle against the White Walkers and the threat they pose to humanity. He trains under the mystical Three-Eyed Raven, learning to harness his powers. Ultimately, Bran's journey leads him to a significant role in the fate of the realm.