Who is Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon?

The Realm's Delight · The Blacks (Rhaenyra)

Rhaenyra Targaryen (The Realm's Delight) is a character in House of the Dragon, part of The Blacks (Rhaenyra). Viserys' firstborn, named heir to the Iron Throne over every male claimant.

When does Rhaenyra Targaryen first appear?

Rhaenyra Targaryen first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“The Heirs of the Dragon”) of House of the Dragon (2022–, HBO Max).

Who is Rhaenyra Targaryen connected to?

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

• Alicent Hightower — Closest childhood friends
• Viserys I Targaryen — His chosen heir

Which group does Rhaenyra Targaryen belong to?

By the time Rhaenyra Targaryen appears, The Blacks (Rhaenyra) also includes Daemon Targaryen.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Daemon Targaryen — The Rogue Prince
• Viserys I Targaryen — King of the Seven Kingdoms
• Alicent Hightower — Queen
• Otto Hightower — Hand of the King
• Criston Cole — Kingsguard
• Corlys Velaryon — The Sea Snake
• Rhaenys Targaryen — The Queen Who Never Was

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