Lord Commander Jeor Mormont (James Cosmo)Lord Commander Jeor Mormont, also known as the Old Bear, is the 997th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, which he commands from his headquarters, the fortress of Castle Black.Jeor, previously head of House Mormont and Lord of Bear Island, marched to war under Lord Eddard Ned Stark's banner during Robert's Rebellion. Within the next six years, he abdicated his seat in favor of his son, Ser Jorah Mormont, and joined the Night's Watch.He rapidly rose through the ranks and was elected Lord Commander in relatively short order.He is hard on the men of the Night's Watch but also shows moments of compassion.