Stephen Warbeck has been chosen as the composer for the upcoming HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones. The show is based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novel series and is produced and co-written by David Benioff (The 25th Hour, Troy, The Kite Runner). Game of Thrones is set in a fictitious world where magic exists and the ruling empire is in shambles. The series chronicles the conflicts of kings, queens, mercenaries and warlords as the they battle for control of the throne.The cast includes Sean Bean, Mark Addy, Peter Dinklage and Lena Headey. The series will premiere in 2011 and will have 10 episodes in its first season.