High Septon (Before the riot of King's Landing)


 * This article is about the character. For the title see High Septon (Title)

The High Septon is an unnamed character in the second season. He is played by David Verrey. High Septon is the title given to the head of the Faith of the Seven, the dominant religion of the Seven Kingdoms. It is a position of supreme authority within the church, but the holder has little power outside of the religion.

Season 2
The High Septon appears along with the Royal family in the docks as Princess Myrcella Baratheon is shipped to Dorne. The High Septon offers prayers for Myrcella's future well-being in the name of the the Seven. On their way back to the Red Keep from the docks, the tensions of the suffering and starving smallfolk of King's Landing finally break, resulting in a massive riot that sweeps through the city. The High Septon is captured by an angry mob and is torn to pieces as one of his attackers holds up one of his arms.

In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire books, the High Septon is an obese man who dresses opulently. As Tyrion quips, starving refugees tend not to look kindly on fat wealthy priests. His name prior to taking the title of High Septon is unknown as he's merely known as "The Fat One".


 * In the books, the High Septon was also present at the execution of Ned Stark and was offended by it. His lines were given to Grand Maester Pycelle in the tv show.