The Complete House of the Dragon Family Tree
Use the interactive map above to explore the full House of the Dragon family tree — every Targaryen, Velaryon, Hightower, Strong, Royce and Arryn whose feud became the Dance of the Dragons. Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, and tap any face for a photo, their dragon and a short biography.
The Blacks vs. the Greens
The civil war that tears House Targaryen apart divides the family into two camps. The Blacks rally behind Rhaenyra Targaryen, King Viserys I's named heir, and her uncle-husband Daemon Targaryen. The Greens support Rhaenyra's half-brother Aegon II, the eldest son of Queen Alicent Hightower, who is crowned in defiance of Rhaenyra's claim.
Because Daemon and Viserys are brothers — both sons of Prince Baelon — Daemon belongs to the elder generation even though he marries into Rhaenyra's. On the map their bond is drawn with the dotted "siblings" line, while every other brother and sister is joined through the parents they share on the chart.
Every House of the Dragon Character
A quick directory of all twenty-eight characters in the tree. Tap a face in the map above for the full card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the House of the Dragon family tree?
It is the lineage of House Targaryen and its allied houses — Velaryon, Hightower, Strong, Royce and Arryn — during the era dramatised in House of the Dragon. This page maps every major character and how they are related across three generations.
Who are the two sides in the Dance of the Dragons?
The Blacks support Rhaenyra Targaryen's claim to the Iron Throne; the Greens back her half-brother Aegon II, son of Queen Alicent Hightower.
Who is Rhaenyra Targaryen?
Rhaenyra is King Viserys I's firstborn and named heir, rider of the dragon Syrax. Her fight to keep her birthright against the Greens begins the Dance of the Dragons.
How are Viserys and Daemon Targaryen related?
They are brothers — both sons of Prince Baelon Targaryen. Daemon later marries his niece Rhaenyra, making him both uncle and husband to her.
Is this House of the Dragon family tree mobile friendly?
Yes. The map is fully optimised for phones and desktop — pinch to zoom, drag to pan, and tap any character for a photo, their dragon and a short biography.
Who is Daemon Targaryen?
Daemon is Viserys I's younger brother and the realm's most dangerous warrior, rider of the dragon Caraxes. After two earlier marriages — to Rhea Royce and then Laena Velaryon — he becomes Rhaenyra's third husband and the military leader of the Blacks.
Who is Alicent Hightower?
Alicent is the daughter of Hand of the King Otto Hightower and Viserys I's second queen. Once Rhaenyra's closest friend, she becomes the driving force of the Greens, determined to crown her own son Aegon II.
Which dragons appear in the House of the Dragon family tree?
Tap any rider in the map to see their dragon. Among the most important are Syrax (Rhaenyra), Caraxes (Daemon), Vhagar — the oldest and largest — ridden by Laena and later Aemond, Meleys (Rhaenys), Sunfyre (Aegon II), Dreamfyre (Helaena) and Vermax (Jacaerys).
Who is the true father of Rhaenyra's first three sons?
Although Jacaerys, Lucerys and Joffrey are raised as Laenor Velaryon's sons, it is widely whispered that their real father is Ser Harwin Strong, Rhaenyra's lover. The map shows this with a dashed crimson line from Harwin to the three boys.
What is the Dance of the Dragons?
The Dance of the Dragons is the Targaryen civil war fought between the Blacks and the Greens over the rightful succession to the Iron Throne. This family tree maps the rival branches of the house and how every character is tied to the conflict.
Who rides Vhagar in House of the Dragon?
Vhagar is the oldest and largest living dragon. Laena Velaryon rides her first; after Laena's death the dragon is claimed by Aemond Targaryen, making him the single most powerful dragonrider of the Greens.
Who is the rightful heir to the Iron Throne?
King Viserys I publicly named his daughter Rhaenyra his heir and had his lords swear to her. The Greens argue that a son — Aegon II — should come before a daughter. That disputed succession is the entire cause of the Dance of the Dragons.
Who is Corlys Velaryon, the Sea Snake?
Corlys Velaryon is the wealthiest man in Westeros and the greatest seafarer alive, Lord of Driftmark and master of a fleet that rivals the crown's. Married to Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, he is the patriarch of House Velaryon and grandfather to Rhaenyra's heirs.
Who is Aemond Targaryen?
Aemond is Alicent Hightower's fierce second son. Mocked as a boy, he claims the giant dragon Vhagar and loses an eye in the process, growing into the Greens' deadliest weapon and a central figure in the war.
How does House of the Dragon connect to Game of Thrones and Daenerys?
House of the Dragon is set roughly 170 years before Game of Thrones. The Targaryen line shown in this tree eventually leads to Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons.