Jon Connington

Jon Connington is a major character in the fifth and sixth seasons. He debuts in "The High Sparrow".

Season 5
Jon Connington is introduced as "Griff" in the episode "High Sparrow". He is awaiting for Tyrion Lannister and Illyrio Mopatis in Pentos with Aegon Targaryen. The two introduce themselves as "Griff" and "Young Griff", respectively. Jon is the leader of the large sellsword band known as the Golden Company, which he claims is the best in the world. Connington explains he and the Golden Company were waiting for Daenerys Targaryen to join them in Volantis to take Westeros, but since the queen has decided to rule Mereen, he, Young Griff, and Tyrion are heading out to meet her there and convince her to go west now.

As they head down the Rhoynar river and pass many ruins, Jon attempts to snap Tyrion out of his alcoholism and depression. When Tyrion protests, Jon takes away all his alcohol and forces him to write down everything he remembers about dragons. After Jon leaves, Tyrion draws a griffin on the paper.

The boat reaches a particular dangerous part of the route. Tyrion, in a game of cvasse, explains he has deduced Jon's and Aegon's true identities. The boat suddenly comes under attack from stone men. Jon orders Aegon below deck, but the boy protests, wanting to fight. Tyrion rescues Aegon from a stone man, but falls over board; Jon jumps into the water to rescue him.

The group arrives in Selhorys, where Tyrion is given Jon's permission to visit a brothel, where he is abducted by Jorah Mormont. Jon searches the city, but is unable to find Tyrion and decides to continue heading south.

Jon and Aegon arrive in Volantis, where he reveals Aegon's true identity to the captains of the Golden Company. The captains complain about Illyrio's constant plan changing. Aegon suggests they leave for Westeros now, believing that Daenerys would join them once she learns of their invasion, and join and marry him. Jon, in private, does not believe Daenerys, with her dragons, would agree to rule with her husband sitting on the Iron Throne.

Autumn storms scatter the Golden Company's ships, but a good amount lands with Jon. Jon leads a quick storming of his former home, the Griffin's Roost. Ravens arrive, informing Jon of the success of their landings across the Stormlands. Jon and the Golden Company make haste for Storm's End, where Aegon explains he wants to lead the siege.