What is the title of the first A Song of Ice and Fire novel?

The first A Song of Ice and Fire novel is A Game of Thrones, written by George R. R. Martin and published in 1996. It begins the fantasy series that later inspired HBO’s Game of Thrones.

The novel introduces Westeros, the Stark and Lannister families, the Iron Throne’s political rivalries, and the threat gathering beyond the Wall. Its chapters use rotating limited third-person viewpoints, allowing readers to experience the story through characters including Eddard Stark, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, and Tyrion Lannister.

The titles can be confusing because the television adaptation uses Game of Thrones, while the book series is called A Song of Ice and Fire. A Game of Thrones is volume one; the later novels include A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. Martin originally conceived the project as a trilogy.