The character of Melisandre on the 2011 HBO series, portrayed by Carice van Houten, is a mysterious figure who serves as the power behind Stannis Baratheon (Stephen Dillane), the younger brother of Westeros's deceased king who now believes he should be the one on the throne. Melisandre, a priestess, has convinced him to convert to the religion of the Lord of Light, an unusual religion in that part of the world.
Van Houten is also a singer and has released an album titled "See You on the Ice." She also sang several tracks on the soundtrack for the 2007 film "Black Book," in which she starred as a chanteuse.
