Game Of Thrones: 10 Characters Who Could End Up On The Iron Throne

9. Tyrion Lannister

This is the man everybody WANTS to see on the Iron Throne, including Martin himself if he were part of the general public. Tyrion may never shake off the Lannister tag, no matter how much chaos he wreaks on his twisted family. Tyrion probably has the best balance of ingredients to be King out of everyone. He's deeply aware of politics and ruthless in decision-making, yet he is fair, just and generally knows how the world works. There's a wild theory suggesting Tyrion's roots aren't as straightforward as they seem, and if it is ever confirmed, the fan favourite could soon be making his way to the top of the tree. It would be a real triumph to see a man so widely rejected by his family and the world perched on the throne. Unfortunately for him, that rejection is likely to halt his popularity, a key component to mustering support for his claim.