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See the updated list of House of the Dragon cast and characters below. To explore how each character and house is connected – plus find out details about their dragons, personal items like swords and armor, and more – check out the Character Guide.
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- Paddy Considine as King Viserys I Targaryen
- Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
- Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Steve Toussant as Lord Corlys Velaryon
- Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
- Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
- Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
- Milly Alcock as Young Rhaenyra Targaryen
Chosen at the Great Council at Harrenhal to succeed the old King Jaehaerys Targaryen, King Viserys was perceived to be kind, warm and a decent man. But good men do not necessarily make good Kings as the brutal forces of Westeros would contrive to snuff out such intrinsic good in men. It would be an amazing surprise if King Viserys survives the firs...
Matt Smith takes on the role of Daemon Targaryen, a fearless warrior, dragon rider (Caraxes), and prince of the city. Daemon is said to possess the true blood of the dragon and HBO wasted no time in ramping up the mystery levels by adding “But it is said that when a Targaryen is born, the gods toss a coin in the air”. This somewhat bold approach fr...
Olivia Cooke plays Alicent Hightower, daughter to the hand of the King, Otto Hightower. The second wife of King Viserys, Alicent Hightower supports the claim of her son Aegon during the Dance of Dragons. She is widely regarded as one of the most alluring women in the Seven Kingdoms, while also possessing a keen mind for politics. Given the fact she...
Rhaenyra Targaryen is the firstborn child of the King and is nicknamed the “Realms Delight”. She is pure valyrian blood and an experienced dragonrider (Cyrax). Rhaenyra is the first offspring of the King from his marriage to the first queen Aemma Arryn, who passed away giving birth to her second child and son (who also died). As per the description...
Lord Corlys Velaryon played by Steve Toussant built a reputation for being the fiercest sailor in Westeros, and that reputation earned him the nickname “The Sea Snake”. Lord Corlys Velaryon is married to princess Rhaenys Velaryon and boasts the most dominant and powerful navy fleet in all of the Seven Kingdoms. He is famed for carrying out the unth...
Ser Criston Cole is the common-born son of the steward to the Lord of Blackhaven. Friend to Rhaenyra Targaryen in her youth, the Dornish descendant has no title or land to his name, and his only worth comes with a sword in his hand. An adept swordsman, Ser Criston Cole has defeated many great knights in various tournaments across Westeros - and is ...
Eve Best plays the wife of one of the richest men in Westeros, Lord Corlys Velaryon. Princess Rhaenys “Targaryen” Velaryon is a dragon rider of some repute. She was passed over for the throne, set the pattern for male succession in Westeros - she was known as “The Queen Who Never Was”. Rhaenys was overlooked by the Great Council in favor of her cou...
Sonoya Mizuno plays the role of Mysaria, a trusted ally, and paramour to Prince Daemon Targaryen. A former prostitute sold more times than she can remember, Mysaria is not a stranger to the highs and lows of Westeros. She comes from nothing but is said to possess the resilience of a bloodied gladiator. Mysaria has a peculiar affinity for secrets, a...
Otto Hightower (Ned Stark 2.0) is loyal and faithful to a fault, Ser Otto is the hand of the King and father to Alicent. He has considerably less ambition compared to many other power-hungry characters in King’s Landing - but he perceives Daemon Targaryen as dangerous and the potential undoing of the realm, That constant suspicion has resulted in t...
Milly Alcock plays the role of Rhaenyra Targaryen in recent flashback scenes. The Australian actress is best known for her movie roles in The Familiars, Upright,The Gloaming,andA Place to Call Home. Alcock started her professional acting career in 2014, playing the role of teen girl 1 in the movie Wonderland. She picked up the Casting Guild of Aust...
Nov 10, 2022 · Viserys was the ruler sitting atop the Iron Throne for most of House of the Dragon season 1. He succeeded his grandfather, Old King Jaehaerys and seeks to continue House Targaryen's legacy where he can; he was a good man, but not necessarily the best or most effective leader.
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House of the Dragon: Created by Ryan J. Condal, George R.R. Martin. With Matt Smith, Fabien Frankel, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint. An internal succession war within House Targaryen at the height of its power, 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen.
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- Paddy Considine - King Viserys I Targaryen. King Viserys Targaryen served as the central figure of House of the Dragon, as much of the Game of Thrones prequel revolved around the issue of succession and specifically who would inherit the Iron Throne after his passing.
- Milly Alcock - Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. Milly Alcock was the first actress to play Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon, playing the youthful princess prior to the huge 10-year time jump that came with the start of Season 1, Episode 6.
- Emma D'Arcy - Queen Rhaenyra I Targaryen. From Episode 6 onwards, Rhaenyra Targaryen was played by Emma D'Arcy, with the heir to the Iron Throne now having three bastard children - Princes Jacaerys, Lucerys, and Joffrey - who were fathered by Ser Harwin Strong.
- Matt Smith - Prince Daemon Targaryen. Matt Smith brought Prince Daemon Targaryen to life as a cruel, ruthless, and power-hungry renowned warrior. Although once heir to the Iron Throne, a fallout with his brother, King Viserys I, led to his replacement.
House of the Dragon is an American fantasy drama television series created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO. A prequel to Game of Thrones (2011–2019), it is the second television series in Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire franchise.
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