Spectators who watched the first two seasons of Game of Thrones probably remembered one of the most sinister characters. Ilyn Payne is the executioner at whose hands Eddard Stark died. What is known about this mysterious hero, why was he forgot about him in subsequent seasons of the TV show?
Eileen Payne: Character Biography
Little is known about the past of the sinister character who appeared before the audience in the first season of Game of Thrones. Ilyn Payne comes from a noble, but not wealthy family. This man once commanded the Tywin Lannister Guard , but his long tongue killed him. Once, Sir Ilyn said in a conversation that Tywin's right hand ruled the kingdom of Westeros, and not at all Airis II, who was currently sitting on the throne.
The disrespectful words that Ilene Payne uttered were conveyed to King Ayris. The ruler, rightly earned the nickname "Mad King", fell into anger. He ordered his impudent subject to tear out his tongue. Having become mute, Sir Ilyn was forced to take the damned position of the royal executioner.
First season
Ilene Payne was among the people who traveled with King Robert Baratheon to Winterfell, a castle owned by Starks. On the way back, young Sansa Stark is confronted with the royal executioner , who is frightened of his appearance. Realizing the absurdity of her behavior, the girl tries to apologize to Payne, but he silently leaves. Sandor Cligan, who is nearby, dedicates her to the past of the silent executioner.
What role did Ilene Payne play in the Game of Thrones? It was to him that King Joffrey ordered the decapitation of Eddard Stark, falsely declared a traitor. The royal executioner complied with the order, and therefore was on the list of people whom Arya Stark, the youngest daughter of the executed right hand, wants to kill.
Second season
The role of Syra Ilina in the second season was less significant. The audience could see him in the Tower of Major, where, on the orders of Queen Cersei, court ladies gathered during the siege of the city. The ruler told Sansa that if the Royal Harbor was taken by Stanis Baratheon, claiming 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. Ilyn 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 caused him to undergo treatment, which took a total of two years.
Is a return possible?
Will Ilene Payne appear in the seventh and eighth seasons of Game of Thrones? The actor does not exclude such an opportunity, reporting on his desire to again pick up the executioner's two-handed sword . However, accurate information on whether his character’s return is planned is not yet available. Fans of the series, who believe in Johnson's appearance in the final episodes of the television project, argue their confidence that he is on the list of "suicide bombers" compiled by Arya Stark.