Catelyn Stark, née Tully, is a major character in the first, second and third seasons. She is played by starring cast member Michelle Fairley, and debuts in the series premiere. She was played in the unaired pilot by Jennifer Ehle but the role was recast. Catelyn was born into House Tully and married into House Stark. Her husband, Eddard Stark, is the Lord Paramount of the North, and together they have five children: Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran, and Rickon. Catelyn is a devoted mother and is fiercely protective of her children.