Who is Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones?

Khal of the Dothraki · Essos

Khal Drogo (Khal of the Dothraki) is a character in Game of Thrones, part of Essos. Feared Dothraki warlord who takes Daenerys as his bride.

When does Khal Drogo first appear?

Khal Drogo first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“Winter Is Coming”) of Game of Thrones (2011–2019, HBO).

Who is Khal Drogo connected to?

Relationships already established when Khal Drogo first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Viserys Targaryen — A crown for an army
• Daenerys Targaryen — Sold bride turned khaleesi

Which group does Khal Drogo belong to?

By the time Khal Drogo appears, Essos also includes Illyrio Mopatis.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Eddard Stark — Lord of Winterfell
• Catelyn Stark — Lady of Winterfell
• Robb Stark — The Young Wolf
• Sansa Stark — Eldest Stark daughter
• Arya Stark — Youngest Stark daughter
• Bran Stark — Second son of Winterfell
• Rickon Stark — Youngest Stark son
• Jon Snow — Bastard of Winterfell
• Theon Greyjoy — Ward of Winterfell
• Robert Baratheon — King of the Seven Kingdoms
• Joffrey Baratheon — Crown Prince
• Cersei Lannister — Queen
• Jaime Lannister — The Kingslayer
• Tyrion Lannister — The Imp
• Daenerys Targaryen — Mother of Dragons
• Viserys Targaryen — The Beggar King
• Jorah Mormont — Exiled knight
• Illyrio Mopatis — Magister of Pentos
• Benjen Stark — First Ranger
• Sandor Clegane — Joffrey's sworn shield

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