Why Wasn’t The Game Of Thrones Title A Song Of Ice And Fire?

Yes, the title is unique; it’s an entity of its own. Sure, the books have that poetic vibe, but the show? It’s all about the betrayals, power, and the fight for the throne. The title Game of Thrones nails the feeling way more punchier than TV. Plus, let’s be honest: anything with “thrones” in the title sounds epic, right? But why did HBO choose Game of Thrones instead of A Song of Ice and Fire? Let’s find out.

Why is Game of Thrones Better Than A Song of Ice and Fire?

Game of Thrones is undoubtedly a catchier title than A Song of Ice and Fire. Even George R.R. Martin approves of it. During a throwback BANGCAST podcast, he shared that HBO chose to call the show Game of Thrones. Martin explained that the network “did some kind of internal testing” and figured that Game of Thrones is iconic. He added, “Game of…something. I see it everywhere.”

And he’s not wrong; the name has this snappy, unforgettable vibe that A Song of Ice and Fire doesn’t quite hit. For a network like HBO, gunning for The Sopranos-level prestige, a name that screams drama and power plays was the apparent winner.