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Who is Daeron Targaryen? Everything you need to know about the House of the Dragon character
The youngest dragonrider from Team Green.
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Who was Daeron Targaryen?
Daeron Targaryen was the youngest son of King Viserys I and Queen Alicent Hightower. He rode the blue dragon Tessarion. People called him “Daeron the Daring” for his bravery in battle. Daeron supported the Greens in the Targaryen civil war. His actions in Fire and Blood shaped the conflict’s outcome.
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📜Quick Details:
Title:
Prince
Also known as: Daeron the Daring
Born: 114 AC
Died: 130 AC, at Tumbleton
Allegiance: House Targaryen (Greens)
Culture: Valyrian
Father: Viserys I Targaryen
Mother: Alicent Hightower
Dragon: Tessarion
Quick Facts
- Bonded with Tessarion at age six
- Grew up as a ward in Oldtown
- Skilled swordsman and lute player
- Saved the Hightower army at the Battle of Honeywine
- Briefly considered as heir to the Iron Throne
- His death sparked pretender claims during Aegon III’s reign
Daeron Targaryen in House of the Dragon
Mentions in Season 2
- Otto Hightower plans to use Daeron’s influence in Oldtown
- Green Council considers sending Daeron to subdue the Riverlands
- Alicent inquires about her youngest son’s well-being
- We see Daeron’s dragon Tessarion flying above the Hightower army in the final episode
Fan Anticipation
- Rumors suggest actor Jack Cunningham-Nutall might play Daeron
- Cunningham teased fans with a blue dragon plushie on social media
- Book readers excited about Daeron’s connection to the blue dragon Tessarion
Character Description
- Described as a stalwart and clever sixteen-year-old
- Skilled in both the lute and the sword
- Gwayne assures Alicent that Daeron is kind
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Daeron Targaryen in Fire and Blood
Early Life
- Third son of King Viserys I and Queen Alicent Hightower
- Fair-skinned with silver blond hair and purple-hued eyes
- He was considered handsome and the most popular of the brothers
- Sent to Oldtown at age twelve as a cupbearer and squire
Role in the Dance of the Dragons
- Marched with Lord Ormund Hightower’s army from Oldtown
- Saved the day at the Battle of the Honeywine
- Knighted with the Valyrian sword Vigilance
- Became a major threat to Rhaenyra’s rule
Notable Actions
- Burned Bitterbridge in retaliation for his nephew Maelor’s death
- Briefly considered as heir to the Iron Throne
- Threw wine in Hugh Hammer’s face when Hugh said he wanted to be king
Death and Legacy
- Died in the Second Battle of Tumbleton
- Conflicting accounts of his death add to his legend
- King Aegon II ordered statues built in his honor
- Pretenders claimed to be Daeron during Aegon III’s reign
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Quotes
“Daeron the Daring, the bravest boy who ever lived.” – Lord Ormund Hightower
“The youngest dragon will be the last to fall.” – Prophecy about Daeron Targaryen
Quick Answers
Who is Daeron Targaryen?
Daeron Targaryen is the youngest son of King Viserys I and Queen Alicent. He rides the dragon Tessarion and fights for the Greens in the Dance of the Dragons.
Has Daeron appeared in House of the Dragon?
Daeron hasn’t appeared on screen yet. Characters have mentioned him in Season 2. Fans eagerly await his debut.
What is Daeron’s role in the Dance of the Dragons?
In Fire and Blood, Daeron leads key military campaigns for the Greens. He becomes a major threat to Rhaenyra’s claim to the throne.
Who might play Daeron in House of the Dragon?
Rumors suggest Jack Cunningham-Nutall might play Daeron. The actor has teased this possibility on social media.
Why is Daeron called “the Daring”?
Daeron earns this title for his bravery at the Battle of Honeywine. He saves the Hightower army from defeat, showcasing his skill as a dragon rider.
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