Over the course of the show, fans have been kept in the dark over the identity of Azor Ahai but one Game of Thrones fan believes they’ve worked out who the Prince That Was Promised is.
Furthermore, they believe that the character will play a large part in Arya’s (played by Maisie Williams) death.
The theory suggests that Gendry (Joe Dempsie) is actually Azor Ahai and despite being a bastard he will end up on the Iron Throne.
It then argues that he can be legitimised by Kings and Queens and, in the final run, Jon Snow (Kit Harington) will ensure he can rule Westeros.
Reddit user ascott767 mused: “So for all intents and purposes, Gendry is a prince.
“Now, it’s told that Azor Ahai must forge his weapon by killing someone he/she loved with it so this theory is that in season eight, Gendry and Arya will have a bunch of flirtations that turn out to be love.
“Jon, Dany, and the dragons all die leaving Gendry to lead with Davos and Jaime advising him.
“Jon legitimises Gendry from his deathbed. Gendry will kill Arya fulfilling the prophecy and making him Azor Ahai reborn.
“Gendry defeats the Night King and his army and becomes King of Westeros.”
The fan noted that it was an unlikely theory but it is possible that he could have a part to play in Arya’s future if they are reunited in the final series.
It comes after Game of Thrones actress Maisie dropped a big hint that her character Arya will be killed off in season eight.
Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live! the star opened up about her filming schedule for the hit HBO series as she dropped the biggest spoiler yet about the fate of Arya.
Host Jimmy asked: “How much filming have you got left?”
“I have a lot,” she replied. “Endless amounts. It’s a mammoth take this year.”
The presenter then mused: “We know, based on that, that you’re in a lot of episodes then?”
Maisie laughed: “No, not necessarily. Some of the episodes take a really long time to shoot.”
Game of Thrones is expected to return to Sky Atlantic and HBO in 2019.
