"Game of Thrones" producers confirmed Ed Sheeran is making a guest appearance on the show's upcoming seventh season. Producers David Benioff and Dan Weiss The singer confirmed the report via Twitter. Although Sheeran's role in the series is not clear, it was suggested the singer was brought onto the show as a surprise for Maisie Williams, who is a fan. The "Shape of You" singer is not the first musician to appear on the show. Previous cameos included members of Coldplay and Sigur Ros.