Game of Thrones season eight was sadly the final series of the fantasy drama. There were many tragic deaths throughout the show’s nine-year history, especially in the final season. Melisandre (played by Carice van Houten) first appeared on Game of Thrones in season two and survived up until the Battle of Winterfell in season eight.
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Who played Melisandre on Game of Thrones?
Dutch actress and singer Carice van Houten played Melisandre on Game of Thrones.
Van Houten played the role from 2012 until the final season in 2019.
For her portrayal of Melisandre, Van Houten received a primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama series.
She also received an Emmy Award nomination for her final performance in the third episode of season eight, titled The Long Night.
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Van Houten was one of three Game of Thrones actors who self-submitted their nominations and paid entry fees to be on the ballot for Emmy consideration after HBO did not do so for them.
Joining Van Houten in the self-nominations were Alfie Allen, who played Theon Greyjoy and Gwendoline Christie who starred as Brienne of Tarth.
As a result, Allen was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Christie for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and Van Houten for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
Before appearing on Game of Thrones, Van Houten had gained international recognition for her performance in the Dutch film Black Book.
She is also well known for starring in Valkyrie, The Happy House and Black Butterflies.
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Her first leading role was in the Dutch television film Suzy Q for which she won a Golden Calf Award for Best Acting in a Television Drama.
She won the same award for her performance in Dutch film Undercover Kitty in 2001.
The 43-year-old’s younger sister is Jelka van Houten, who starred in the Channel 4 series Fresh Meat as Sabine.
Van Houten has been dating Australian actor Guy Pearce since 2015 and in 2016 she gave birth to their son, Monte.
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What happened to Melisandre in Game of Thrones?
Melisandre of Asshai, also known as the Red Woman, was a Red Priestess in the religion of R’hllor, the Lord of Light.
She had been a counsellor to Stannis Baratheon (played by Stephen Dillane) in his campaign to take the Iron Throne, but following his death she brought Jon Snow (Kit Harington) back to life, believing him to be the ‘Prince That Was Promised.’
She served Jon until she was banished from the North following the Battle of the B*******.
Melisandre then allied with Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke).
The character made a shock return to Westeros at the Battle of Winterfell against the Night King (Vladimir Furdik), using the power of R’hllor to help defeat the army of the dead.
Melisandre died from old age after removing her enchanted necklace following the Battle of Winterfell, knowing she had helped the living survive.
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