Sadly, we all know that if true.. bethesda took inspiration from the tv series rather than the books.
Actually, I distinctly remember reading an interview with a Bethesda employee who worked on Skyrim citing A Song of Ice and Fire as a very strong inspiration, particularly for the northern frozen tundra areas. You have to remember that ASOIAF has been around since the 1990s. Draugr are very similar to the wights, Forsworn like the wildlings, Riverwood - Riverrun, Winterhold - Winterfell, etc. There are many more I just can't remember off the top of my head

If I remember any more or find the interview I'll post it.