Who is Rhaenys Targaryen in House of the Dragon?

The Queen Who Never Was · House Velaryon

Rhaenys Targaryen (The Queen Who Never Was) is a character in House of the Dragon, part of House Velaryon. Passed over for the throne for being a woman; sharper than everyone who did the passing.

When does Rhaenys Targaryen first appear?

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

Who is Rhaenys Targaryen connected to?

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

• Corlys Velaryon — The Sea Snake & his queen

Which group does Rhaenys Targaryen belong to?

By the time Rhaenys Targaryen appears, House Velaryon also includes Corlys Velaryon.

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Rhaenyra Targaryen — The Realm's Delight
• 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

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