Rhaenyra Targaryen was revealed to be a lead character in House of the Dragon on July 18, 2020. On December 11, 2020, HBO announced that Emma D'Arcy had been cast in the role for the series. Her character description for Season 1 reads as follows: "The king’s first-born child, she is of pure Valyrian blood, and she is a dragonrider.

Rhaenyra Targaryen, cheered as the Realm's Delight when she was young, and later called the Half-Year Queen, was the first-born child of King Viserys I Targaryen. Rhaenyra was King Viserys I's only living child by his first wife, Queen Aemma of House Arryn.

Corlys pledges House Velaryon's allegiance to Rhaenyra's "Black" faction; Daemon plans to recruit more dragonriders and awakens a large dragon hibernating in a cave. Princes Jacaerys and Lucerys are sent as envoys to secure Houses Arryn, Stark, and Baratheon as allies.

Jun 24, 2024 · “Rhaenyra Targaryen was murdered by her brother, or rather, his dragon,” he tells Margaery Tyrell (Natalie Dormer). “It ate her while her son watched. What’s left of her is buried in the crypts...

Jul 20, 2022 · House of the Dragon will follow Rhaenyra's story from her early years all the way through to her end, via political machinations, dragonriding, wars, marriages, and much more. Here's what to know about Rhaenyra Targaryen.

Sep 15, 2023 · Rhaenyra Targaryen is the eldest child of King Viserys Targaryen and Queen Aemma Arryn, and is the true heir to the Iron Throne. In the House of the Dragon TV series, she’s played by Milly Alcock as a teenager and Emma D’Arcy as …

Aug 29, 2022 · Rhaenyra is an intriguing character — those who have read "Fire and Blood," the Targaryen history book penned by George R.R. Martin, will know all about her exploits, which include vying for...

Rhaenyra Targaryen is King Viserys' eldest daughter and only child by Queen Aemma Arryn of the Vale. She begins House of the Dragon as a promising young woman, itching...

Oct 17, 2023 · House of the Dragon's first season ended on a devastating cliffhanger for Rhaenyra, with her being disinherited and losing her baby. Season 2, set to be released in 2024, will see Rhaenyra...

Jan 31, 2025 · Currently, House of the Dragon stars Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen, Ewan ...