Fans will have to wait until 2019 to figure out if Tormund survived, but for those that can't wait that long, keep an eye on Hivju's beard . Last year, Hivju told Vulture that HBO owns his facial hair . "If you look at my beard, there’s a small 'R' there, for the registered trademark symbol," he explained. "It’s not even my property anymore. I look forward to the day when I can shave it, when I can change my look to something fresh and new. But now, it’s how it is."