Melisandre of Asshai is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin and its television adaptation Game of Thrones.She is a priestess of the god R'hllor (also called the Red God or the Lord of Light) from the continent Essos and a close advisor to King Stannis Baratheon in his campaign to take the Iron Throne. In previous media reports, van Houten has suggested Melisandre is at least 100 years old, and could be as much as 400 years old. One of Europe's most celebrated actresses, Carice van Houten is perhaps best known as 'Melisandre' ... Born: September 5, 1976 Insinuating that the Red Woman was centuries old. But over time, Game of Thrones revealed more about her character’s age. Melisandre is old – very, very old. There have been hints about Melisandre’s age before. Actress van Houten was once indirectly quoted back in season 2 as saying the character is 400 years old. Actress Carice van Houten was in her 30s when she debuted in the role, so it could have been assumed that Melisandre was the same age. Melisandre actress Carice Van Houten finally explains what that necklace on Game of Thrones that seemingly turned her into an old hag really did. Actress Carice van Houten once said that her character is over 400 years old. GAME of Thrones' Melisandre actress has launched a scathing attack on the show's fans as 'extremely scary and ungrateful' after receiving death threats about the finale.