Who is Viserys Targaryen in Game of Thrones?

The Beggar King · Daenerys & her circle

Viserys Targaryen (The Beggar King) is a character in Game of Thrones, part of Daenerys & her circle. Daenerys's cruel brother, obsessed with reclaiming the throne.

When does Viserys Targaryen first appear?

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

Who is Viserys Targaryen connected to?

Relationships already established when Viserys Targaryen first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Daenerys Targaryen — Domineering brother
• Khal Drogo — A crown for an army
• Illyrio Mopatis — Host & power broker
• Robert Baratheon — Usurper vs. exiled heir

Which group does Viserys Targaryen belong to?

By the time Viserys Targaryen appears, Daenerys & her circle also includes Daenerys Targaryen, Jorah Mormont.

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
• Jorah Mormont — Exiled knight
• Khal Drogo — Khal of the Dothraki
• Illyrio Mopatis — Magister of Pentos
• Benjen Stark — First Ranger
• Sandor Clegane — Joffrey's sworn shield

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