'She Don't Speak, But She Remembers': Shakespeare's Silent Specters in A Song of Ice and Fire.

This article analyzes the character of Lady Stoneheart—the resurrected Catelyn Stark—in George R. R. Martin's fantasy series *A Song of Ice and Fire* (ASOIAF) as a spectral adaptation of female silence found in William Shakespeare's works, particularly Hermione from *The Winter's Tale*. Both women experience the loss of a son, death, and miraculous return, but while Hermione's silence ends in ambiguous reconciliation, Lady Stoneheart embodies merciless vengeance and physical muteness, highlighting themes of maternal grief and misogynist violence. The article further explores how Lady Stoneheart's spectral presence contrasts with her omission in the television adaptation *Game of Thrones* (GOT), illustrating tensions between source material and adaptation. Ultimately, Lady Stoneheart serves as a haunting figure that connects Shakespearean and Martin's narratives, revealing complex negotiations of female agency, silence, and voice across literary and media forms.