Who are the members of the House Targaryen in the HBO series House of the Dragon? Here’s everything you need to know.
Highlights
- House Targaryen’s history is explored in House of the Dragon, focusing on King Viserys, Queen Rhaenyra, and Prince Daemon.
- Intrigue, betrayal, and family drama unfold as characters like Aegon II, Princess Helaena, and Prince Aemond vie for power.
- The Targaryen dynasty faces challenges and internal conflicts in the battle for the Iron Throne, leading to tragic deaths and power struggles.
House Targaryen first made their live-action bow in Game of Thrones, with Daenerys Targaryen and her brother Viserys. That series ended with the fall of the once mighty house of Westeros. It was not until the second A Song of Ice and Fire series, House of the Dragon, that fans got a better look at the history of the white-haired family was better explored.
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House of the Dragon has a lot of characters, not as many as Game of Thrones, but still a lot. So, to prepare for season 2 of the hit HBO series, here is every member of House Targaryen that is known so far in the TV show.
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King Viserys I Targaryen
Former King Of The Seven Kingdoms
- Played by Paddy Considine
- Appeared in 9 episodes
Remembered as Viserys the Peaceful, the Targaryen, this king was the man in charge at the start of Season 1 of House of the Dragon. He claimed the throne from his grandfather, Jaehaerys I Targaryen, after the death of his father, Prince Baelon, left the succession in question. Viserys’s first cousin, Rhaenys, was the only child of Jaehaerys’s first son, but with no succession laws in place for the new Targaryen dynasty, it was deemed that Viserys would command the Iron Throne.
Paddy Considine played the sickly leader in House of the Dragon, whose fate was made a cruel one after his death from a long illness, leaving who takes control of the Iron Throne going into Season 2 into question.
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Princess/Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
First Born Of Viserys And Claimed Queen Of The Seven Kingdoms
- Played by Milly Alcock & Emma D’Arcy
- Appeared in 13 episodes
The first child of Viserys and his first wife, Emma Arryn, who died giving birth to the then Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. After her father’s death, she was named as his air. Despite this, the crown went to her younger half-brother, King Aegon II Targaryen.
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The character was played both by Millie Alcock in her younger years and then by Emma D’Arcy. She styles herself Queen of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men, Lady of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm and is betrothed to her uncle, Prince Daemon Targaryen.
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Prince Daemon Targaryen
Brother Of Viserys, Uncle And Royal Consort Of Rhaenyra
- Played by Matt Smith
- Appeared in 12 episodes
The problematic Daemon Targaryen is the younger brother of Viserys and is married to his niece, Rhaenyra Targaryen, thus he claims himself to be the royal consort of the Seven Kingdoms.
A renowned warrior, Daemon was the complete opposite of his King brother, fierce, unpredictable and brave, sharing a great similarity to Jamie Lannister in his prime. As played by Matt Smith in the HBO series, Daemon is set to make a real impact in the second series as he looks to make himself part ruler of Westeros and beyond.
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Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
Older Cousin Of Viserys, The Queen Who Never Was
- Played by Eve Best
- Appeared in 9 episodes
Dubbed ‘The Queen Who Never Was,’ in different circumstances, Rhaenys would have ruled the Seven Kingdoms, but the throne instead went to her younger cousin Viserys.
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She married Lord Corlys Velaryon who is known as the Sea Snake and the head of House Velaryon. They had two children, Laenor and Laena Velaryon, the latter who married and spawned two children with relative Daemon. They do like to keep it in the family. Eve Best portrays her in the series, with season 2 slated for a June 2024 release, Rhaenys will certainly be in the middle of some fantasy family drama.
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Prince Jacaerys Velaryon
Eldest Son & Heir Of Laenor Velaryon & Rhaenyra Targaryen, But The Biological Son Of Harwin Strong
- Played by Leo Hart and Harry Collett
- Appeared in 5 episodes
Nicknamed Jace, he is the firstborn son of Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen and the legal son of Laenor Velaryon, who are second cousins. However, Leanor is not the biological father of Jace, who goes to Harwin Strong, the former Commander of City Watch under King Viserys.
Under the claim of Queen Rhaenyra, Jace is first in line to the Iron Throne. Harry Collett plays the character in the series. As a threat to the throne claimed by Ageon II, Jace is a target in the future going into the series’ sophomore season.
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Prince Lucerys Valeryon
Second Son Of Laenor Velaryon & Rhaenyra Targaryen, But The Biological Son Of Harwin Strong
- Played by Harvey Sadler and Elliot Grihault
- Appeared in 4 episodes
The second child of Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen and (legally) Laenor Velaryon, he is also the legitimate son of Harwing Strong, making him a full brother to Jace. Upon his legal father’s presumed death, he faked his death to be given the freedom he desired and strengthened Rhaenyra’s claim to the throne, strengthening the title of heir to Driftmark
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However, Luke’s ending is not a nice one as he was sent as a messenger to Storm’s End but met Aemond, the middle child of Viserys and Alicent Hightower, who lost an eye to Luke in a fight when they were younger. Wanting revenge for this act, Aemond pursued Luke on his dragon but lost control of the ancient Vhagar, and the larger dragon devoured Luke on his dragon whole. This act was important as it removed any doubt about Rhaeyra going to war over the throne.
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Prince Joffrey Velaryon
Third Son Of Laenor Velaryon & Rhaenyra Targaryen, But The Biological Son Of Harwin Strong
- Played by Oscar Eskinazi (Season 2)
- Appeared in 4 episodes
The third child of Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen and Harwing Strong, following his brother’s death he was named as heir to Driftmark. Legally the child of Laenor Valeryeon he was named after his father’s deceased companion and lover, Ser Joffery Lonmouth.
Joffery did not do much in the series, unlike his namesake from Game of Thrones; season 2 of House of the Dragon has a lot in store as the war for the Iron Throne rages on.
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Aegon Targaryen, Viserys Targaryen & Visenya Targaryen
Children Of Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen & Dameon Targaryen
- Played by Jake and Rory Heard (Aegon)
- Appears in 2 episodes (Aegon), 1 episode (Viserys & Visenya)
After their marriage, Rhaenyra and Daemon strengthened their claim to the throne by having children. First came Aegon, who was named after Aegon the Conqueror, the first king of the Targaryen dynasty, and not after his Uncle. Then came Viserys, named after his grandfather.
Due to the stress caused by the death of her father, King Viserys and the crowning of her half-brother Aegon II as king, against her father’s wishes. Rhaenyra went into premature labor and Visenya, their third child together, did not make it.
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Prince/King Aegon II Targaryen
The First Son Of Viserys Targaryen & Alicent Hightower & The King Of The Seven Kingdoms
- Played by Tom Glynn-Carney
- Appeared in 7 episodes
After the death of his father, Viserys, the crown went to his firstborn son, Aegon II, despite his wishes that his firstborn child, Rhaenyra, to be Queen. This causes a war within the family over who should be the rightful ruler of Westeros.
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Aegon is shown throughout the series to be a heavy drinker, lazy and refuses to accept his responsibility as a Prince, and then a King. This causes a drift between him and his mother, as he feels no matter what he does his mother will never be proud of him. Perhaps this inner conflict will be further explored in the second season due to air in June.
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Prince Aemond Targaryen
The Second Son Of Viserys Targaryen & Alicent Hightower
- Played by Ewan Mitchell
- Appeared in 7 episodes
Fierce, hostile, and determined, Aemond is the second son of Viserys and his second wife Alicent Hightower. At the time of his birth, he was second in line to the throne, which is something he envies in his brother as he sees himself to be a better fit for the crown.
Aemond had a long-standing vendetta over his two nephews, Luke and Jace after he lost his eye in a fight when they were younger. This culminated in the death of Luke after losing control of his dragon in a chace, squashing any doubts of war in his half-sister.
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Princess/Queen Helaena Targaryen
The Third Child Of Viserys Targaryen & Alicent Hightower & The Queen Of The Realm Being The Wife Of Her Brother Aegon II
- Played by Phia Saban
- Appeared in 8 episodes
As the third child of Viserys Targaryen & Alicent Hightower, she was largely under the radar due to her troublesome older brothers. Helaena is considered eccentric and peculiar, with a special interest in bugs, not very fitting for a lady of royalty.
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To keep their bloodline ‘pure’ and make the Targaryen dynasty stronger, she was betrothed to her brother, Aegon II and was anointed, Queen. The Targaryans have a long history of interfamily relations, something that the Lannisters took inspiration from.
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Jaehaerys Targaryen & Jaehaera Targaryen
Children Of King Aegon II Targaryen & Queen Helaena Targaryen
- Played by Jude (Jaehaerys), Olive (Jaehaera),
- Appeared in 2 episodes (Jaehaerys, 1 episode (Jaehaera)
After becoming King and Queen, brother and sister Aegon and Helaena produced two twin children who were seen in the series: Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen, who is the heir to the throne, and Princess Jaehaera Targaryen.
Rarely seen in season 1, as they will be older, the twins should have a big role to play going into season 2 of House of the Dragon. In the books, the King and Queen have another child, Prince Maelor Targaryen but he is yet to be shown on screen.
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Lady Baela Targaryen
Eldest Daughter Of Daemon Targaryen And Laena Velaryon And Ward Of Rhaenys Targaryen
- Played by Bethany Antonia
- Appeared in 6 episodes
During Daemon’s first marriage to Laena Velaryon, he fathered two children, the first being Lady Baela Targaryen, and they resided in Pentos. Her mother Laena experienced problems during the birth of her third child and chose to go out with a Dragonriders death, commanding the dragon Vhagar to incinerate her alive.
Upon her death, Baela became a ward to her older relative Rhaenys Targaryen. After being beaten up by Aemond Targaryen at the end of the first season, season 2 will maybe have some revenge as the two sides of the Targaryen family wage war against one an other.
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Lady Rhaena Targaryen
Youngest Daughter Of Daemon Targaryen And Laena Velaryon
- Played by Phoebe Campbell
- Appeared in 6 episodes
In the books, Rhaena and Baela are twins, but in the HBO series, they are just sisters, with Rhaena being the youngest and second-born child of Daemon and Laena.
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Unlike most other of the Targaryen children, she is not a dragonrider. Her dragon egg did not hatch, something that she longed for but her mother always comforted her. She struggled with her mother’s death as the two shared a close bond. Her dragon Vhagar was rightfully hers, but Aemond beat her to it and formed a bond that resulted in a fight between the white-haired children.
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King Jaehaerys I Targaryen
The Fourth King Of The Targaryen Dynasty And The King Before Viserys
- Played by Michael Carter
- Appeared in 1 episode
Although not one of the main characters in the series, the grandfather of Viserys appears in a flashback in the first episode of season 1. He was known as the longest-serving king in the Seven Kingdoms and was the builder of the Kingsroad, the longest and grandest highway in Westeros.
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The Old King survived all of his children and thus was without an heir. The honor went to Viserys, the oldest male out of all of his grandchildren, as voted by the Great Council. A statue of him is shown in the Red Keep along with the other four kings who have ruled under the Targaryan name.
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Prince Baelon Targaryen
The First Born Son Of Viserys I Targaryen & Aemma Arryn Who Died
- Played by N/A
- Appeared in 1 episode
After a long-standing quest for an heir, Viserys and his first wife Aemma were pregnant after five unfortunate attempts previously. With Baelon’s birth imminent, Viserys held an Heir’s Tournament but Aemma fell into labor that day.
The labor proved to be difficult, and the only way to save the child was to cut open the womb of Aemma, which would kill her. Viserys made the impossible decision and chose an heir over his wife. This proved to solve nothing as, unfortunately, Baelon died the next day. Something that the king never really quite got over.
House of the Dragon
Release Date
August 21, 2022
Cast
Paddy Considine
, Matt Smith
, Emma D’Arcy
, Rhys Ifans
, Steve Toussaint
, Eve Best
, Sonoya Mizuno
Main Genre
Fantasy
Seasons
1
Creator
Ryan Condal
Story By
George R. R. Martin
Number of Episodes
10
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