- "I know this maker's mark - this is Mikken's work."
- ―Eddard Stark 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.
Biography
Season 1
Mikken is seen in the background when Bran is practicing archery while his brothers watch (particularly in the close-up shot of Rickon's laugh). Later Mikken assembles with the Winterfell household to receive King Robert Baratheon. He stands behind Maester Luwin.[1] Mikken forges the sword, Needle, for Jon Snow to give to his sister, Arya Stark.[2] Eddard Stark finds Arya with the sword and recognizes Mikken's maker's mark on it.[3]
Season 2
It is unclear what happened to Mikken after the Sack of Winterfell but he was most likely killed by Ramsay's men.
Appearances
Template:Season One Appearances *Uncredited appearances
Behind the scenes
Mikken is played by Boyd Rankin, who is 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. It was not Farlen the kennelmaster but he that talked defiantly to Theon Greyjoy. One of the ironborn beat and killed Mikken for his defiance.
See also
References
- ↑ "Winter is Coming"
- ↑ "The Kingsroad"
- ↑ "Lord Snow"
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