Game of Thrones season 7: New photos released by HBO

A first look at Beric Dondarrion

Kit Harrington as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones S7 (HBO)

Season seven of Game of Thrones is fast approaching, with numerous new clips and images from the upcoming show appearing online.

HBO has now revealed almost a dozen new photos: while not particularly revealing, many fan favourite characters return.

Notably, the first image of Brotherhood Without Banners leader Beric Dondarrion — played by Richard Dormer — has been revealed, the eye-patched character riding a horse.

Click through the gallery below for new images of Jon Snow, Arya Stark, Daenerys Targaryen, Jaime Lannister, and Queen Cersei.

Recently, a behind-the-scenes clip from season seven seemingly revealed numerous spoilers along with the first images of The Hound. The likes of Sam Tarly, Petyr Baelish, and Tyrion Lannister also made appearances.

Meanwhile, a previously available photo may have revealed a huge plot spoiler concerning Arya with regards a certain dagger.

Game of Thrones returns 17 July on HBO and Sky Atlantic. You can also stream the show on NOW TV.