Carice van Houten

Dutch actress who portrayed Melisandre, the mysterious Red Priestess. Known in Europe for films like Black Book (2006), van Houten made Melisandre both haunting and intriguing. Her character's prophetic zeal added a layer of dark magic to the show. Off-screen, van Houten is also a singer; on-screen, she delivered one of the series' most memorable and unsettling performances.