If you haven’t read George R.R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood, you might not know that Alicent Hightower and King Viserys I Targaryen have a fourth child named Daeron Targaryen. Up until now, the House of the Dragon has introduced their three older children: Aegon, Helaena, and Aemond.
During Season 1 of House of the Dragon, Daeron wasn’t around during the early timeline when the youngest Targaryen kids were small. This led to lots of theories that he might have been completely cut from the show.
Before House of the Dragon season 2 premiered, showrunner Ryan Condal confirmed that Daeron continues to be a character in the show, as HBO included him in their breakdown of the Targaryen family tree.
Strangely, his parents and siblings never talked about him, especially after Viserys died in the first season of House of the Dragon. But now, after his grandfather Otto Hightower loses his job as Hand of the King, he’s heading to Oldtown to care for Daeron. This sets the scene for Daeron’s big debut in the Game of Thrones prequel.
We’re not sure when Daeron Targaryen left for Oldtown, but he’s been at House Hightower’s stronghold since before Rhaenyra’s son Joffrey Velaryon was born.
Conclusion
In Season 2 of House of the Dragon, Daeron Targaryen emerges as Alicent’s fourth child, embodying the Targaryen legacy with his distinctive presence and ambitions. His arrival adds complexity to the intricate power dynamics of the realm, sparking intrigue and speculation among allies and rivals alike. As he navigates the turbulent waters of Westerosi politics, Daeron’s character promises to unveil surprising depths and challenges, shaping the fate of House Targaryen amidst shifting alliances and looming threats.
As with many adaptations, there may be deviations from the source material (George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood”), so Daeron’s storyline in the show may not mirror the books exactly.
Yes, Daeron is Alicent’s son.
Yes, Daeron Targaryen will be featured in House of the Dragon.
Daeron Targaryen’s introduction expands the family tree and adds a new dynamic to the political and dynastic struggles within House Targaryen.
His birth has implications for the succession and power dynamics within House Targaryen, especially about his older half-siblings and the broader political landscape of Westeros.
