Ilin Payne - executioner from the "Game of Thrones"

Spectators who have watched the first two seasons of the "Game of Thrones" will surely remember one of the most sinister characters. Ilin Payne - the executioner, from whose hands Eddard Stark died. What is known about this mysterious hero, why they forgot about him in the following seasons of the TV project?

Ilin Payne: biography of the character

About the past of the sinister character who appeared before the audience in the first season of the "Game of Thrones", little is known. Ilin Payne - comes from a noble, but a poor family. Once this man commanded the guard of Taiwyn Lannister, but he was ruined by a long tongue. Once, Sir Yilin stated in a conversation that the kingdom of Vasteras was ruled by Tayvin's right hand, and not by Ayris II, who was sitting on the throne at the moment.

The disrespectful words that were uttered by Ilin Payne were transferred to King Eiris. The ruler, rightly earned the nickname "Mad King", fell into anger. He ordered the tongue to be pulled out of his daring subject. Having become dumb, Sire Ilin was forced to occupy the accursed position of the royal executioner.

First season

Ilin Payne was among the people who, together with King Robert Baratean , undertook a trip to Winterfell, a castle belonging to the Starkes. On the way back with the royal executioner, the young Sansa Stark collides, which is frightened of his appearance. Realizing all the absurdity of her behavior, the girl tries to apologize to Payne, but he silently leaves. Sandor Kligan, who is nearby, dedicates her to the past of the silent hangman.

What role did Ilin Payne play in the "Game of Thrones"? It was he who King Joffrey ordered to decapitate Eddard Stark, falsely declared a traitor. The royal executioner carried out the order, in connection with which he was put on the list of people whom Arya Stark, the youngest daughter of the executed right hands, dreams of killing.

Second season

The role of Syrah Ilin in the second season was less significant. The audience could see it in the Tower of Maigor, where, at the behest of Queen Sercea, the court ladies gathered during the siege of the city. The ruler told Sense that if the Royal Harbor was taken by Stanis Baratean, claiming to the throne , Payne would kill all the women so that they would not be in the hands of the enemies. This did not happen, since the battle was won by the defenders of the city.

It is known that the creators of the series did not plan to get rid of such a charismatic character so quickly. Ilin Payne, whose photo can be seen in the article, disappeared from the "Game of Thrones" due to illness. Actor Wilko Johnson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which forced him to undergo treatment, a total of two years.

Is it possible to return?

Will Ilin Payne appear in the seventh and eighth seasons of the "Game of Thrones"? The actor does not exclude such an opportunity, reporting on his desire to again pick up the two-handed sword of the executioner. However, accurate information about whether the return of his character is planned is not yet available. Fans of the series, who believe in the appearance of Johnson in the final series of the teleproject, argue their confidence that he is on the list of "suicide bombers" compiled by Arya Stark.