Game of Thrones Dire Wolves Brought Back to Life by Science!

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It’s time to reach out to Jon Snow, as Ghost, the living direwolf, is back among us. Contrary to any suspicions, he’s not an undead wight; he’s a genuine, flesh-and-blood direwolf. That’s correct: the beloved animal from Game of Thrones, the dire wolf, has been revived after 10,000 years, according to Colossal Laboratories and Biosciences.

In an unprecedented scientific breakthrough, the legendary dire wolf – once thought mythical but very real – has been revived! Scientists achieved this feat by extracting DNA from two fossils and modifying the genetic code of a gray wolf (the closest living relative to the dire wolf on Earth) with approximately 20 edits. The resulting pups, named Remus and Romulus after the legendary twin founders of Rome, were then taken to Dallas, Texas for promotional photos sitting on a real Iron Throne owned by director Peter Jackson, famous for his work on “Lord of the Rings”.

The third wolf cub, affectionately named Khaleesi after a character from George R.R. Martin’s famous fantasy novel-turned-TV series, has been cared for by our company so far. However, it hasn’t embarked on its journey yet. Interestingly enough, both Martin and Jackson contributed to the wolves’ reappearance in the world.

Below, you’ll find images of the adorable puppies, along with a video capturing their initial barks and the reason behind their reintroduction by the company. Enjoy!

‘Game of Thrones’ Dire Wolves Have Nothing On Remus, Romulus, and Khaleesi

As Martin himself — a financial backer of the project alongside Jackson — said in a quote:

While some believe dire wolves are merely fictional beings found in fantasy realms, it’s important to note that these animals played a significant role in shaping the North American environment historically.

What this means is that the idea behind their contribution was what motivated Colossal to focus on reviving the dire wolf, one of the three animals they’re currently attempting to resurrect, first. They also produced a video detailing the process and the reasons behind their decision to undertake this project.

As reported by Colossal, the organization intends to reintroduce species such as the woolly mammoth, Tasmanian tiger, and dodo bird through their conservation and de-extinction projects. Since its establishment in 2021, they have already successfully cloned two litters of critically endangered red wolves, one of the rarest wolf species globally. This significant achievement marks the beginning of many demonstrations that the company’s comprehensive de-extinction technology is functional, as explained by co-founder and entrepreneur Ben Lamm, who established Colossal alongside Dr. George Church from Harvard University.

Although Lamm appears to have the traits of a villain given his immense wealth, there’s evidence suggesting he might be using some of it for beneficial purposes. Notably, one of Lamm’s firms has unveiled X-32, a microbe capable of consuming plastics in just 22 months, leaving only carbon dioxide, water, and biomass behind. In our world overwhelmed by plastic waste, this discovery could be a significant breakthrough and potentially solve the crisis of microplastics that threatens both our planet and humanity.

The Hollywood Reporter/Colossal Biosciences

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2025-04-08 01:08