Game of Thrones is a television series.
Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss . Its other awards and nominations include three Hugo Awards for Best Dramatic Presentation ( 2012 -- 2014 ) , a 2011 Peabody Award , and four nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series -- Drama ( 2012 and 2015 -- 2017 ) . The third season of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones premiered in the United States on HBO on March 31 , 2013 , and concluded on June 9 , 2013 . Game of Thrones (season 5) . The series is adapted for television by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss .