An overview of the dragons appearing in the television series House of the Dragon, detailing their riders and key plot appearances.
Key facts
- •Syrax is described as a formidable golden beast that Rhaenyra Targaryen bonded with at age 7.
- •Caraxes, the mount of Daemon Targaryen, is nicknamed the Blood Wyrm due to his red color and brutal tendencies.
- •Vhagar is the largest living dragon and was used by Aemond Targaryen to kill Rhaenys Targaryen and her dragon, Meleys.
- •Addam of Hull became the new rider of Seasmoke in season 2, episode 6, after the dragon had been riderless following Laenor Velaryon's departure.
- •Sheepstealer, a wild dragon, caused the deaths of Jacaerys Velaryon and his dragon, Vermax, during the Battle of the Gullet.
- •Vermithor is nearly 100 years old and was previously the mount of King Jaehaerys I.
House of the Dragon features a growing number of dragons as the series progresses, with co-creator Ryan Condal noting there could be as many as 17 onscreen by the final season. The show draws from George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, tracking these creatures alongside the Targaryen family's political conflicts. Each dragon possesses distinct physical traits, histories, and bonds with their respective riders.
Syrax, Caraxes, and Seasmoke
Syrax is a golden dragon bonded to Rhaenyra Targaryen, who became a rider at age 7. Caraxes, known as the Blood Wyrm, is the lean, red mount of Daemon Targaryen, noted for his savage nature and a unique, strangled roar. Seasmoke, a pale grey dragon formerly ridden by Laenor Velaryon, eventually bonded with Addam of Hull in season 2 after a period of restlessness.
Vhagar and Dreamfyre
Vhagar is the largest living dragon, having arrived in Westeros with Aegon the Conqueror. Once ridden by Laena Velaryon, she was later claimed by Aemond Targaryen. Dreamfyre, a silver and blue dragon, is the mount of Helaena Targaryen. While Dreamfyre has laid several eggs, including a clutch of five found at Harrenhal, her onscreen presence has been limited primarily to Helaena’s dreams.
Moondancer, Sheepstealer, and Younger Dragons
Moondancer is a slender green dragon ridden by Baela Targaryen, while the wild dragon Sheepstealer eventually bonded with Rhaena Targaryen after she tracked him to the Mountains of the Moon. Other younger dragons include Tyraxes, the mount of Joffrey Velaryon, and Stormcloud, the dragon of Aegon the Younger. Additionally, the bronze dragon Vermithor, formerly ridden by King Jaehaerys I, is noted for his significant size and age.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Elle.
