George R.R. Martin Confirms That Stannis Baratheon Is Still Alive in the Books

By Maryann Yin 

Game of Thrones Raven (GalleyCat)Have you been mourning Stannis Baratheon? Perhaps it’s time to put away the handkerchiefs.

Even though the filmmakers behind the Game of Thrones adaptation killed off the character at the end of the fifth season, the villainous lord may still be around. George R.R. Martin, the author behind the A Song of Ice and Fire series, confirmed on his blog that Stannis is still alive in the book world.

Entertainment Weekly reports that David Nutter, the director behind the “Mother’s Mercy” episode (the season five finale), pronounced Stannis to be dead on the HBO show. Production has already begun on season six. The air date for the premiere episode has not yet been announced. (via Mashable)