House of the Dragon: Cast and Characters Revealed

Who's Who in the Game of Thrones Prequel

Meet the Key Players

The highly anticipated prequel to the blockbuster television series "Game of Thrones," "House of the Dragon," has unveiled its cast of characters. Based on the novel "Fire & Blood" by George R.R. Martin, the show delves into the history of the Targaryen family 200 years before the events of "Game of Thrones." Here are the key characters you'll meet:

• King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine): The fifth Targaryen king to sit on the Iron Throne, Viserys is a kind and gentle ruler who is struggling to maintain his power.
• Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith): Viserys' younger brother, Daemon is a skilled warrior and ambitious prince who covets the Iron Throne.
• Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke): A young woman from an influential family, Alicent is chosen as Viserys' second wife and becomes embroiled in the political machinations of the court.