7 MIA Game Of Thrones Characters (Whose Fates Will Probably Never Be Revealed)

Few figures in the series have looked as menacing as the Kings Justice Ilyn Payne. The mute executioner was present throughout the show's first season, where he carried out the death sentence imposed on Ned Stark. He then made just a singular appearance in season two, attending Cersei Lannister and the ladies of Kings Landing as they sought refuge from Stannis Baratheon's assault on the city.

Musician Wilko Johnson, who played the character (his first and only acting credit) was diagnosed with apparently terminal cancer in 2013 and elected not to undergo chemotherapy. Seemingly out of respect his character was retired instead of killed off, with his role in the books as Jaime Lannister's sparring partner and confidant following the loss of his hand more than adequately served by Bronn instead in subsequent seasons.

Johnson made a miraculous recovery and has now been declared cancer free, but he hasn't returned to the series in the years since. It'd certainly be interesting to see where Payne stands in the current climate - has he remained loyal to the Lannisters? Will he ever face the consequences of being on Arya Stark's death list for his part in her father's death? We'll probably never know, though it'd be a fitting tribute to Johnson and his recuperation if his character was given some closure.