20 Mind-Blowing Facts You Never Knew About Game Of Thrones

6. George R.R. Martin€™s Favourite Character Is Tyrion

For non-book viewers, the tail-end of Season 4 was a tense time, with fan-favourite character Tyrion set to be executed. Given how most of the Stark clan had been done away with in uncompromising fashion, there was a distinct chance Peter Dinklage's contract could soon be set to expire. Of course, those up on their trivia would have known the odds of this was unlikely - Tyrion is George R.R. Martin's favourite character. How could he kill off someone who meant so much to him? The writer did reveal this bombshell with a caveat, however - as he gets under the skin of so many of the Westeros denizens, he has a strong empathy with every viewpoint character. Yes, even Theon at his worst.