House of the Dragon, set to premiere tonight on Sky Atlantic, will introduce Game of Thrones fans to a whole new host of characters entwined in George R.R.
Martin’s fantasy world. Viewers will become more familiar with the Targaryen dynasty throughout the 10 episodes of GoT’s prequel.
Among them is Daemon Targaryen, portrayed by former Doctor Who star Matt Smith. He is one of the more important members of the royal family, poised to be a core character in the upcoming series.
Daenerys, played by Emilia Clarke, was a prominent point of view character in the original Game of Thrones series. She underwent a controversial character arc shift from heroic to villainous at the end of the series, which divided opinions among fans. Read more: Is House of the Dragon based on a book? With a littering of incest, there are few family trees, fictional or otherwise, as messy as the Targaryens'.
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