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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 to Feature Book-Accurate Ser Duncan the Tall
Showrunners confirm Dunk's long hair will be included in the upcoming season, staying true to George R.R. Martin's original vision.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The second season of the Game of Thrones prequel series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will feature a book-accurate depiction of Ser Duncan the Tall, including his signature long, shaggy hair. Showrunner Ira Parker and star Peter Claffey discussed the importance of staying faithful to George R.R. Martin's original Dunk and Egg novellas during a recent BAFTA interview, noting that Dunk's appearance was one of the few details they had to adjust in the first season.
Why it matters
Fans have long associated Ser Duncan the Tall's distinctive long hair with the character from the books, so this change will help bring the show's version of Dunk more in line with George R.R. Martin's original vision. It also signals the showrunners' commitment to a faithful adaptation as they move into the events of the second Dunk and Egg novella, The Sworn Sword.
The details
In the first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Dunk, played by Peter Claffey, did not have the long, shaggy hair described in the books. However, Claffey revealed that he purposely did not cut his hair, hoping they would get to adapt the character more accurately in future seasons. The showrunners have now confirmed that Dunk's long hair will be included in Season 2, aligning with George R.R. Martin's original description of the character.
- The A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 finale will be released on HBO and HBO Max on February 22, 2026.
- Season 2 of the series has already been confirmed by HBO.
The players
Ira Parker
The showrunner of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, who has emphasized the importance of a faithful adaptation of George R.R. Martin's Dunk and Egg novellas.
Peter Claffey
The actor who portrays Ser Duncan the Tall in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and who purposely kept his hair long in anticipation of a more book-accurate portrayal in future seasons.
George R.R. Martin
The author of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series, including the Dunk and Egg novellas, which serve as the source material for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
What they’re saying
“I feel like other than Dunk not having long hair, it's pretty bang on.”
— Peter Claffey, Actor (BAFTA)
“It was very important to have a faithful adaptation. I think George said that phrase to me about seven times in the first three minutes of our meeting in Santa Fe.”
— Ira Parker, Showrunner (BAFTA)
What’s next
With HBO already confirming A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 and the series moving forward into the events of The Sworn Sword, the adjustment to Ser Duncan's appearance hints at where the character's story will go next, as he spends more time on the road as a wandering hedge knight.
The takeaway
The showrunners' commitment to a faithful adaptation of George R.R. Martin's Dunk and Egg novellas, even to the point of adjusting a key character detail like Ser Duncan's appearance, demonstrates their dedication to preserving the essence of the source material as the series progresses.
