Mikken

"I know this makers mark - this is Mikken's work."

- Eddard asks Arya about Needle.

Mikken  is a recurring background character in the first season. He is played uncredited by weapons master Boyd Rankin and debuts in the series premiere. Mikken is the blacksmith at Winterfell. At Jon's request, he forged the sword Needle for Arya.

Season 1
Mikken assembles with the Winterfell household to receive King Robert Baratheon. He stands behind Maester Luwin. Mikken forges the sword, Needle, for Jon Snow to give to his sister, Arya Stark. Eddard Stark finds Arya with the sword and recognizes Mikken's maker's mark on it.

Appearances
* Uncredited appearances

Behind the scenes
Mikken is played by Boyd Rankin, an armorer and weapon smith for the series.

In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Mikken is the blacksmith at Winterfell in the books. It was not Farlen the kennelmaster but him that talked defiantly to Theon Greyjoy. One of the Ironborn beat and killed Mikken for his defiance.