During the opening credits, each cast member's name is accompanied by the insignia of his/her character's house.
The title sequence is centred on a map of Westeros, lit by a sun contained within an armillary device.
The landscapes on the map evolve throughout the series, to reflect the events taking place within Westeros.
The series title is flanked by the dragon, lion, wolf, and stag, the animals of the four major houses of Westeros.