Olivia Kate Cooke (born 27 December 1993) [1] is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Alicent Hightower in the fantasy drama television series House of the Dragon (2022–present).

Jul 29, 2024 · Olivia Cooke, who portrays Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, discusses the sacrificial Season 2 finale. She is seen here in the season's penultimate episode. Photograph by...

Jun 12, 2024 · Olivia Cooke is back for Season 2 of HBO's "House of the Dragon" as Alicent Hightower, and though the character's power is waning, she's capable of so much more.

Sep 25, 2022 · The British actress takes over the role of Alicent Hightower in the Game of Thrones prequel. Here's everything you need to know about Olivia Cooke.

Jun 16, 2024 · Olivia Cooke talks to ELLE.com about Alicent’s journey in "House of the Dragon" season 2, Rhaenicent, and going viral.

Jun 24, 2024 · io9 spoke to Alicent herself—Olivia Cooke—as part of a recent House of the Dragon press day, and asked her about a specific moment in last night’s episode, “Rhaenyra the Cruel.”

Jun 13, 2024 · The 31-year-old Gloucestershire-raised actor, whose turn as the older iteration of House of the Dragon’s fiery heir apparent Rhaenyra Targaryen earned them a Golden Globe nod, and the...

Oct 24, 2022 · EW breaks down how Olivia Cooke's portrayal of Queen Alicent in 'House of the Dragon' brings nuance to the unlikable character from 'Fire and Blood.'

Jun 16, 2024 · Olivia Cooke is talking about the civil war brewing between her House of the Dragon queen dowager, Alicent Hightower, and the newly crowned Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, played by Emma...

Jun 13, 2024 · Olivia Cooke plays an adult Queen Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon. She is perhaps best known for her role on ITV's Vanity Fair in 2018, where she played Becky Sharp.