See How Much These Game of Thrones Characters Have Changed Between Season 1 and Season 8

By seasons seven and the upcoming eighth season, Sam still looks pretty much like he has since season one, but he's gone above and beyond all expectations in every other sense. Not only does he stick by Jon's side through thick and thin, but he's the first character who we get to see kill a White Walker! That patented Sam awkwardness still comes through every so often, but he's found much more confidence, especially since meeting Gilly.