Who Plays Rhaenyra Targaryen
Milly Alcock originated the role of young Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon. Emma D'Arcy later portrays the adult version of the character across the series.
Rhaenyra's Role in the Story
Rhaenyra is the eldest daughter of King Viserys I and heir to the Iron Throne. Her claim to the throne becomes the central conflict that sparks the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.
Cast and Character Details
The House of the Dragon cast features multiple actors across timelines to portray Rhaenyra and her family. The series adapts George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood, following the rise and fall of Targaryen rivals.
For more background on the source material, see Fire & Blood on Wikipedia.
