Random Insanely Convincing Fan Theories About The Night King On Game Of Thrones (16 items)

(#15) Bronn's Final Reward Is To Become The Night King

Two different actors have played the Night King, and Redditor Justwonderin321 noted that one version looked remarkably like the actor who plays Bronn. The mercenary works closely with Jaime Lannister, but what if he's secretly a White Walker? We also know Bronn's been north of the Wall, but we don't know what he did there. It's entiely possible he could have been conspiring with, or leading, the White Walkers.
(#9) Nobody Can Really Destroy The Night King, Only Replace Him

What will Westeros do if the Night King is immortal? The reincarnation of Azor Ahai might be able to remove the dragonglass from the Night King's chest, but in order to control the Night King's wights, Azor Ahai would have to become the new Night King.
Or, at least, that's what Redditor AnghkoR_ suggested. Thus, the Night Kingslayer would have to stab himself with the dragonglass, sacrificing himself to save everybody from the onslaught of the undead. He would live beyond the Wall in permanent exile, never able to see his loved ones again.
(#16) Hodor Is The Night King

What if the dearly departed Hodor is actually the Night King? This rather far-fetched theory from Redditor narglesconmigo starts like this: Bran wargs into Hodor. Hodor then gets warged into some weird time-loop that ensures he'll still be alive—but his future self, who's become a White Walker, captures his past self.

And Hodor is now coming to get Bran, so he can get to Old Nan (and his memories) through her.
(#7) The Night King's Sigil Gives Away His Origin

Ever since "Hardhome," the eight episode of Season 5, fans have become familiar with the Night King's brooch, as seen above. One Redditor, Mr_Bricksss, has people convinced that they know the significance behind the symbol.
They believe the Night King was actually the first Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, and his brooch is meant to represent the skull of a crow or a raven on top of a cone-topped castle turret (likely from the Nightfort). They even created a handy visual guide to point out the similarities.
(#1) The Night King Is A Greenseer, Just Like Brandon Stark

It seems obvious the Night King knew Daenerys would come north, and he was well-prepared to take her dragon. Perhaps, then, he knows what's going to happen in the future. Redditor frowat suggested he knew when Jon and the Night's Watch would be at Hardhome. And, perhaps, as user Elvis_burrito suggested, he has similar abilities to Bran.

Both are greenseers, which would explain their unique mental connection.
(#13) The Night King Can Only Be Defeated By One Man: Qyburn

According to Reddit user Chatelaine_Thecla, Qyburn will be the salvation of Westeros. They believe Qyburn will use his understanding of undead biology and natural scientific aptitude to "hack the Night King's undead.net and bring it all down." Qyburn represents the triumph of science over magic, and after defeating the Night King, he'll usher in a more modern future for Westeros.