Ed Sheeran is planning to ''hound'' the makers of 'Game of Thrones'.

The 24-year-old singer - who is a self-confessed fan of the fantasy drama television series - revealed he's pursuing his ambition of starring in the programme after missing out on the chance to be an extra three years ago because of his other commitments.

He shared: ''There were talks ages ago of me being an extra, which could have been cool. But every time they shoot it's the time I tour in the UK.

''But I've got that time off this year, so I'm going to hound them.''

What's more, Ed confessed he is hoping his friendships with Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark, and Kit Harington, who plays Jon Snow, will help him to secure a part in the hit show.

He told The Sun newspaper: ''If you watch the Glastonbury footage of my gig, Maisie's on someone's shoulders the whole time.''

Meanwhile, the 'Thinking Out Loud' hitmaker recently starred as himself in the ever-popular Australian soap 'Neighbours', while he has also made a cameo in the iconic children's show 'Sesame Street'.