Game of Thrones: Silicon Valley Edition

The characters and storylines in Game of Thrones are not unlike those of Silicon Valley.

“Game of Thrones” Season 8 premiers April 14 on HBO. (Photo: HBO)

Winter is here.

Westeros and its inhabitants are fictional, but the competition, human behaviors, and anxieties of its characters are real. As I spent the past few weeks rewatching “Game of Thrones,” I couldn’t help but notice how applicable the main characters and their problems are to storylines of Silicon Valley leaders.

In the spirit of pure fun, here’s my take on how “Game of Thrones” characters match up with Silicon Valley/tech leaders:

Note: My list includes characters who have already died on the show. (Credit: Cheddar)

Lannister storylines, aka the headline grabbers

Cersei = Elon Musk. Cersei is ruthless and fiercely protective of her family. She does not care about public perception, even if it’s about her love affair.