Which religious figure inspired Game Of Thrones' High Sparrow?

Jonathan Pryce said the High Sparrow on Game Of Thrones, with his extreme views, is a very complex character for an actor to play. Photos: HBO

Jonathan Pryce has certainly arrived the Game Of Thrones party rather late. His character, the High Sparrow, only appeared in Season Five. But wow, what an impression he has made already!

The High Sparrow, a snowy-haired, sack-cloth wearing religious zealot with a fervour for punishing sinners, has definitely been one of the most interesting personalities of the last season, given his rise to power and role in Cersei Lannister’s (Lena Headey) Walk of Shame.