#1Ed Sheeran as a Lannister Soldier
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In the first episode of Game of Thrones season 7, called Dragonstone, singer Ed Sheeran appeared as a Lannister soldier. The episode aired on July 16, 2017. It was written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and directed by Jeremy Podeswa.
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Barbara EllisWritten on June 4, 2019"Ed Sheeran on Game of Thrones is arguably the most talked about cameo in the show. Some say it's unnecessary, but I think it still added to the show's success"#2Ian McShane as Brother Ray
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Ian McShane, from the movie Deadwood, did a cameo as Brother Ray on Game of Thrones season 6 episode 7. The episode, called "The Broken Man", aired on June 5, 2016. It was written by Bryan Cogman and directed by Mark Mylod.
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#3Sigur Rós as Wedding Minstrels
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The Icelandic band Sigur Rós appeared as minstrels in Game of Thrones season 4 episode 2, called The Lion and the Rose. The episode was written by George R.R. Martin and directed by Alex Graves. It aired on April 13, 2014.
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#4Noah Syndergaard as Lannister Soldier
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Noah Syndergaard, pitcher for the New York Mets, played a cameo role as a Lannister soldier in Game of Thrones season 7 episode 4. The episode, which is called "The Spoils of War", aired on August 6, 2017. It was directed by Matt Shakman.
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#5Gary Lightbody as Bolton Soldier
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Gary Lightbody, lead singer & rhythm guitarist for the band Snow Patrol, played as a Bolton soldier in Game of Thrones. The cameo role appeared in episode 3 of season 3 called "Walk of Punishment". The episode was directed by David Benioff.
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#6Will Champion as Musician/Assassin
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Will Champion, drummer for the band Coldplay, appeared as one of the wedding musicians/assassins in Game of Thrones season 3 episode 9. The Rains of Castamere, as the episode is called, is directed by David Nutter. It aired on June 2, 2013.
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#7Mastodon as Wildlings and Wights
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Members of the heavy metal band Mastodon appeared twice on Game of Thrones. They played as wildlings on season 5 episode 8 called Hardhome. They also played as wights on season 7 episode 7 called the Dragon and the Wolf.
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#8Rob McElhenney as Greyjoy Crewman
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Rob McElhenney, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star, appeared as a Greyjoy crewman in episode 1 of Game of Thrones season 8. The "Winterfell" episode was written by Dave Hill and directed by David Nutter. It aired on April 14, 2019.
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