Quote:I re-watched the first episode of season 1 earlier and when Jon found the direwolf pups that was mentioned so that was helpful in remembering some other things.

 

In the prologue in the last book it's referenced by a Wildling as they're marching about. He says that Jon has the ability to warg and may not even see it yet. That's why an animal such as the Direwolf like Ghost is particular about him and follows him about. Like Rollerjag said. It's not mere coincidence that the sigil of Stark is the Direwolf. I think they have a strong connection to the powers beyond the Wall and that's where they've gained this ability. It's quite common amongst the Wildlings when you think about it. And since the Stark's are literally on the Wall and the border of The North and the rest of the common world. They literally have a foot on each side.

 

I think the scenes may depict the connection too. As soon as Jon was stabbed last year Ghost went crazy. He was fighting to escape his cage. And he was protective of Jon's corpse this entire season so far. It can't be too coincidental. It could very well be Jon trying to get back to his body. Remember back to Robb Stark's scene as well. I don't recall them showing this in the show. But his direwolf, Grey Wind, he felt something was off at the Frey's towers when they first arrived in the book. And his wolf DID NOT want to cross that bridge. Low in behold the wolf sensed Robb's demise and later on that night he was killed during the Red Wedding along with Grey Wind.

 

So far only four direwolves remain. Ghost, Nymeria (Arya's wolf who ran off), Shaggy Dog who should still be with Rickon by all accounts, and then Bran's wolf Summer.

 

GRRM throws you for a loop though with what exactly these wolves mean to the Stark's. Sansa's was killed off early by Ned because of Robert's request. She yet lives. And I already mentioned Robb's death with his wolf. So it could just be for writing material or it may have a deeper meaning.  

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