The show officially ran ahead of George R.R. Martin's books, but now, the decision to have Game of Thrones be ahead of The Winds of Winter means that a new twist Martin plans to include in the books cannot be translated into the show's onscreen equivalent.

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In a new interview with IGN, Martin revealed that the twist will come after years of deliberation, but because one of the characters involved in it was killed off on the show, it can't be done in any future seasons of the series.

"I have decided to do it. Will you know it? I don't know. It is fairly obvious because it is something that involves a couple of characters, one of which is dead on the show, and not dead in the books. So the show can't do it, unfortunately, because they have killed someone I have not killed," he said.

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Martin didn't elaborate on which character it could be, which led us to wonder, which one might it be? It likely wouldn't be a character that was fairly minor--meaning it should be one who would have an impact. Here are the ones we think could possibly be who Martin was referring to:

Jayne Westerling/Talisa of Volantis/Talisa Stark

In the books, Robb Stark' wife is alive and mourning her husband's death, presumably carrying his baby. On the show, she was killed, along with her unborn child, at the Red Wedding, alongside her husband and mother-in-law.

Chance it's her: Seems slim, but if she is pregnant with his child and it is a boy, it could be the presumed heir to Winterfell (since both Bran and Rickon are believed to be dead as well). This could be the move that gets the Starks back their control of the North, though it wouldn't have an effect on who sits on the Iron Throne in King's Landing.

Jojen Reed

Some believe that the one who got Bran to the three-eyed raven may already be dead in the books (though it isn't confirmed), so it may not be him. But he's definitely dead on the show, as he was stabbed multiple times by a Wight, and his body was blown up.

Chance it's him: His potentially being alive could be a new addition to the storyline involving Bran's visions, so it's possible...but it still doesn't seem like a particularly big twist that is worth exploring.

Shireen Baratheon

Stannis's daughter was burned at the stake as a sacrifice for the Lord of Light which outraged fans on the show, though she is still alive and well at Castle Black in the books.

Chance it's her: slim. Unless her father claims the Iron Throne, her character isn't really going to have a viable role in Westeros.

Mance Rayder

The King of the North was burned at the stake at Castle Black (and then given a mercy arrow to the chest) for his attack and for refusing to bow to Stannis and wear fealty to him.

Chance it's him: Much higher. He could prove to be useful in the books as the Winter arrives and the White Walkers continue their approach.

Barristan Selmy

The former member of the Kingsguard, who became one of Dany's most trusted advisers, was sadly stabbed in an alley by the Sons of the Harpy.

Chance it's him: He could be extremely useful if Dany ever does have a chance to take Westeros.

Jon Snow

He's presumed dead on the show (everyone says he is even though it's widely believed he will be back) after he was betrayed by the Night's Watch and stabbed multiple times.

Chance it's him: If he really is dead on the show, he would be the most likely candidate from the books. Not only is he Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, but that really popular theory about his parentage could make him someone very important later on.

Myrcella Baratheon

She was killed on the show by Ellaria Sand, who wanted revenge for Oberyn's death.

Chance it's her: Pretty slim. There isn't much for Cersei's daughter to do, especially if she's still in Dorne in the books.

The Hound

He was presumed dead after falling off a cliff during a fight with Brienne of Tarth--but he was never actually shown dead on screen.

Chance it's him: He's rumored to be coming back to the show potentially, which would mean he isn't dead and couldn't be the character Martin was referring to.

Stannis Baratheon

The "One True King" was killed when Brienne was finally able to exact vengeance for Renly's murder.

Chance it's him: If he's still alive in the books, he is still getting ready to make his march to King's Landing to take the Iron Throne.

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