Stars come out for 'Game of Thrones' screening (pictures)
The Starks and Lannisters -- and their creator -- get together on the red carpet at a special screening in San Francisco for the start of season 3.
"Game of Thrones" stars talk to the press last night in San Francisco where the red carpet was laid out at the Palace of Fine Arts for a special screening to kick off the series' third season. The hit HBO show held its official premiere earlier this week in Los Angeles.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, better known as Jaime Lannister, at the Palace of Fine Arts last night in San Francisco.
Rose Leslie
Rose Leslie, who plays Ygritte on the series, at last night's screening in San Francisco.
Rose Leslie
Leslie at the Palace of Fine Arts.
Kit Harrington
Kit Harrington, better known as Jon Snow, attends the screening to kick off season 3 of "Game of Thrones."
Maisie Williams
Maisie Williams, better known as Arya Stark, was also in attendance.
Maisie Williams
Maisie Williams
George R.R. Martin
George R.R. Martin is the author of the epic fantasy "Game of Thrones" books, which were adapted for the hit HBO series.
Sophie Turner
Sophie Turner, better known as Sansa Stark, at the Palace of Fine Arts last night.
Natalie Dormer
Natalie Dormer plays Margaery Tyrell on the show.
John Bradley
John Bradley poses for photos on the red carpet.
HBO CEO Richard Plepler
HBO Chief Executive Richard Plepler at the "Game of Thrones" special screening in San Francisco.
Take the throne
Fans at the VIP premiere for "Game of Thrones" season 3 posed in an ominous replica throne.
House chocolates
Chocolates were decorated with the emblems of the family houses from "Game of Thrones."
'Game of Thrones' costumes
"Game of Thrones" costumes were on display at the VIP premiere event.
'Game of Thrones' wear
More "Game of Thrones" wear on display.
Party at the Palace
After the screening, there was a short Q&A as well as a decadent after-party.
DJ of Thrones
The DJ at the party is all decked out in "Game of Thrones" period costume.
Eating like a king
Eating like a king at the "Game of Thrones" event.
Exit through the castle gates
The door to the event was decorated like a castle gate.
Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger
Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger was on the red carpet, too, lending some tech geek cred to the event.
Craig Newmark
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark was on the red carpet, too.
'Game of Thrones' screening
The screening of "Game of Thrones" season 3 premiere at the Palace of Fine Arts last night in San Francisco.
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