![Game of Thrones Renewed for Fourth Season](https://images.flickdirect.com/cache/entertainment-news/06000-4127.jpg)
The fantasy series based on the books by George R.R. Martin premiered its third season this past Sunday to impressive ratings. the show averaged 4.4 million viewers, 13% more than its second season premier.
Martin, who is executive producer on the show, is expected to make a cameo appearance in the fourth season.