Every House Of The Dragon Character Related To Game Of Thrones Characters

Summary

• Game of Thrones
  characters are directly related to
  House of the Dragon
  ‘s main characters through ancestral ties and family connections.
• House Velaryon and House Strong do not have featured characters in
  Game of Thrones
  , while other key families in
  House of the Drago
  n do.
• The Targaryens, Starks, Lannisters, Baratheons, and other key families from
  House of the Dragon
  have significant roles in shaping the lineage of
  Game of Thrones
  characters.

Many key characters from Game of Thrones are directly related to House of the Dragon’s main characters, with some also having unexpected familial ties. House of the Dragon is set over 150 years before Game of Thrones’ timeline, so while no members of the original series’ houses are alive in the prequel, their ancestors are present.Game of Thrones’ Targaryens, Starks, Lannisters, and Baratheons directly descend from figures seen in House of the Dragon, but some will only have very distant relations due to certain family lines being destroyed in the Dance of the Dragons.

While House Velaryon is one of the three most prominent families in House of the Dragon, no members of their house are featured as characters in Game of Thrones. The same is true for House of the Dragon’s House Strong, as their family goes extinct in the final act of the Targaryen civil war. However, every other key family in House of the Dragon will see their descendants play significant roles as characters in Game of Thrones, such as the prequel’s Targaryens and Starks eventually producing the prophesied Prince That Was Promised, A.K.A. Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen, from their lines.

There Are Eight Generations Between The HotD And GoT Targaryens

Game of Thrones’ Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow, A.K.A. Aegon Targaryen, are the direct descendants of House of the Dragon’s Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen. In fact, every Targaryen character in Game of Thrones comes from Rhaenyra and Daemon’s direct line, as their children are the only Targaryens to survive the Dance of the Dragons.

There are approximately 8 generations of Targaryens between the main characters in
House of the Dragon
and their descendants in
Game of Thrones.

Aemond and Daeron Targaryen die without issuing any heirs, with Aegon and Helaena’s children also dying young. As such, the only Targaryens who produce heirs after House of the Dragon are Rhaenyra and Daemon’s sons Aegon III and Viserys II Targaryen. There are approximately 8 generations of Targaryens between the main characters in House of the Dragon and their descendants in Game of Thrones.

Rhaenyra and Daemon are thus the great-great-great-great-great grandmother and grandfather of Game of Thrones’ Daenerys, Rhaegar, and Viserys Targaryen. Since Jon Snow is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen, there’s one additional generation between himself and House of the Dragon’s Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen.

Aemond, Aegon, and Helaena Targaryen leave no direct heirs after House of the Dragon, so they’re the great-great-great-great-great-great aunt and uncles of Game of Thrones’ Daenerys Targaryen. The same goes for Daemon’s daughters Baela and Rhaena Targaryen, and while they do survive the Dance of the Dragons and produce heirs, Game of Thrones’ history doesn’t reveal their direct family lines after House of the Dragon.

House Of The Dragon’s Borros Baratheon & GOT’s Robert, Stannis & Renly

It’s Unclear How Directly Robert And His Siblings Are Related To Borros And Royce

The Green supporter Lord Borros Baratheon, who was officially introduced in House of the Dragon’s season 1 finale, is presumed to be the direct ancestor of Game of Thrones’ characters Robert, Stannis, Renly, Shireen, and Gendry Baratheon. Borros is succeeded by his young son Royce after the Lord of Storm’s End dies in House of the Dragon’s civil war, but George R.R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood didn’t reveal what happened to Royce Baratheon after this era.

As Borros’ only son, it’s assumed that Royce continued the line of House Baratheon, which leads directly down to Robert, Stannis, and Renly in Game of Thrones. Since Royce’s heirs aren’t revealed, it’s unclear how many generations there are between the Baratheon characters. It’s not known exactly how Robert Baratheon and the other Baratheon characters in GoT are related to Royce and Borros, though their connection does show that House Baratheon has a proud history of standing up to Targaryen rule.

Game of Thrones’ Baratheons are also direct descendants of House of the Dragon’s Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen. Robert’s grandmother was Rhaelle Targaryen, the great-great-great granddaughter of Rhaenyra and Daemon’s son King Viserys II Targaryen. Rhaelle was also the sister of Daenerys’ father King Aerys II Targaryen, which makes Robert, Renly, and Stannis the first cousins once removed of Daenerys, Rhaegar, and Viserys. This also makes Gendry Baratheon and Jon Snow second cousins once removed in Game of Thrones.

How HOTD’s Hightowers Relate To GOT’s Gerold Hightower & Margaery Tyrell

At Some Point The Hightower Family Tree Joined The Tyrells

While Game of Thrones doesn’t feature any prominent characters with the Hightower name, there are still a few figures who are part of the family tree. However, the only Hightowers in Game of Thrones are seemingly descended from Otto’s nephew Ormund, as Otto, Hobert, Gwayne, and Alicent Hightower’s family line goes extinct upon her death after House of the Dragon.

As such, Ser Gerold Hightower, who was seen fighting Ned Stark at the Tower of Joy in Game of Thrones’ season 6 flashback, is seemingly the direct descendant of Lord Hobert Hightower through his apparent son Ormund. It’s unclear how many generations there are between Gerold and House of the Dragon’s Hightowers, but it’s safe to say that Otto and Alicent are simply the great-great-great-great-great uncle and cousin of Game of Thrones’ knight.

House of the Dragon’s Hightowers are also related to Game of Thrones’ Queen Margaery Tyrell and her brother Ser Loras Tyrell. Their mother was Lady Alerie Hightower, who was the great-niece of Ser Gerold Hightower. As such, Queen Margaery Tyrell does, indeed, share blood with House of the Dragon’s Queen Alicent Hightower. It’s important to note though that House Tyrell does exist during the time of House of the Dragon, though they’re not as prominent as they were by the time of Game of Thrones.

House Of The Dragon’s Cregan & GOT’s Starks

Ned And His Family Are Direct Descendants Of Cregan

The beloved members of House Stark in Game of Thrones all directly descend from House of the Dragon’s season 2 character Lord Cregan Stark. Even before Cregan made his debut in the second season of the show, it was made clear that House Stark was just as powerful during the era of the Dance of Dragons.

The House of the Dragon season 1 finale mentioned him as an important figure, with Prince Jacaerys Velaryon now being sent to treat with him in Winterfell. Much like the Targaryens in HotD and Daenerys, there are eight generations of Stark between Cregan Stark in House of the Dragon and Ned Stark in Game of Thrones.

As such, Cregan is the great-great-great-great-great grandfather of Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran, and Rickon Stark and Jon Snow/Aegon Targaryen.

The line is a direct one too, and House of the Dragon’s Cregan Stark is the great-great-great-great grandfather of Game of Thrones’ Ned, Benjen, and Lyanna Stark. As such, Cregan is the great-great-great-great-great grandfather of Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran, and Rickon Stark and Jon Snow/Aegon Targaryen.

House Of The Dragon’s Jason & Tyland Lannister To GOT’s Tyrion, Cersei & Jaime

The Exact Lineage Of The Lannister’s Is Unclear

House Lannister still boasts its wealth in House of the Dragon, which will pass to their anti-hero Game of Thrones descendants. House of the Dragon’s twins Jason and Tyland Lannister lead the lion-represented family in the prequel, but only Jason leaves heirs.

After dying in House of the Dragon’s civil war, Jason Lannister is succeeded as Lord of Casterly Rock by his young son Loreon, although Fire & Blood doesn’t confirm Loreon’s children. However, it seems that Loreon’s son was Lord Damon, who led House Lannister during the reign of Rhaenyra and Daemon’s great-grandson King Daeron II Targaryen.

As such, Jason Lannister is likely the great-great-great-great grandfather of Game of Thrones’ Lord Tywin Lannister. House Lannister, like House Stark, is one of the most significant and historic houses in Westeros, and the presence of Jason Lannister confirming their longstanding legacy even if the exact familial links aren’t clear.

How House Of The Dragon’s Jeyne Arryn Relates To GOT’s Jon & Robin

The Arryn’s Of GoT Aren’t Directly Descended From Jeyne

Lady Jeyne Arryn played an important role in House of the Dragon season 2 and beyond. Her appearance marked yet another connection between House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones, and was also perhaps the first time viewers had seen House Arryn in a somewhat positive light on-screen (given that, in Game of Thrones, the troubled residents of the Eyrie were wrapped up in Littlefinger’s plans).

However, while Jeyne is the head of House Arryn during House of the Dragon, she isn’t a direct ancestor to Game of Thrones’ Jon and Robin Arryn. Since she never married or had any children, Jeyne was known as the “Maiden of the Vale,” with many of her cousins fighting over her inheritances.

Ultimately, Jeyne is succeeded by her cousin Joffrey Arryn, who seems to be Jon Arryn’s direct ancestor. It seems Jeyne Arryn is simply a distant cousin to Game of Thrones’ characters from several generations back.

The Royal House Of Dorne Has Targaryen Roots

Game of Thrones’ Targaryens and Martells share more blood than the series let on, with the Dornish lords also being direct descends of House of the Dragon’s Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen. Following the conquest of Dorne by King Aegon III Targaryen’s son King Daeron I Targaryen, Prince Daeron II Targaryen (the grandson of Rhaenyra and Daemon’s son Viserys) was married to Myriah Martell.

King Daeron II Targaryen and Queen Myriah Martell’s youngest son grew up to be King Maekar I Targaryen, who is the great-grandfather of Daenerys Targaryen and great-great-grandfather of Jon Snow. Due to the crown still needing to maintain peace with Dorne, a future Targaryen princess married a Martell prince. The first Princess Daenerys Targaryen, the daughter of King Aegon IV Targaryen, was married to Prince Maron Martell, with whom she had several children.

… generational logic would suggest that
Game of Thrones
’ Oberyn Martell is the great-great-great-great-great grandson of Rhaenyra and Daemon.

Their son later inherited Sunspear, with Game of Thrones’ Martell characters being descended from this Targaryen. Since Daenerys is the great-granddaughter of House of the Dragon’s Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen, generational logic would suggest that Game of Thrones’ Oberyn Martell is the great-great-great-great-great grandson of Rhaenyra and Daemon.

House Of The Dragon’s Tullys & GOT’s Catelyn & Edmure

House Tully Is One Historic House Yet To Appear In HotD

Like the Starks and Arryns, House Tully has yet to appear in House of the Dragon, but they were mentioned in the season 1 finale as an important house for Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen to gain the support of. By the end of House of the Dragon’s Targaryen civil war, the family will be led by the young Lord Kermit Tully.

House Tully’s lineage between Kermit and the father of Hoster and Brynden Tully is somewhat muddled, but the eras in which some of the family’s historic members lived give clues to the succession of the house.

As such, while unconfirmed, it seems that House of the Dragon’s Lord Kermit Tully is the great-great-great-great-great grandfather of Game of Thrones’ Catelyn, Lysa, and Edmure Tully. This also makes Kermit Tully the distant great-grandfather of Game of Thrones‘ Starks, including Robb, Sansa, Arya, and Bran, as well as Lysa Tully’s son Robin Arryn.

Rhea Is Bronze Yohn’s Great Aunt

Rhea Royce makes a brief appearance in House of the Dragon season 1 as the first wife of Prince Daemon Targaryen. When Daemon returns to the Vale, he murders his wife and hopes to take her inheritance of House Royce’s Runestone, but Lady Jeyne Arryn rejects his proposal.

Since Rhea didn’t have any children, Runestone passes to her nephew and, soon after, Lord Gunthor Royce, who seems to be the character from which House Royce descends after House of the Dragon. As such, Rhea Royce appears to be the great-aunt or cousin from several generations back of Game of Thrones’ character Yohn Royce, the Lord of Runestone and a powerful bannerman to House Arryn who fosters Robin.

Olenna’s Distant Great Uncle Is An Important HotD Character

Before Ser Harrold Westerling became the Lord Commander of Viserys’ Kingsguard in House of the Dragon, the position was held by the fearsome Ryam Redwyne. As a Kingsguard knight, Ryam Redwyne was forbidden from taking a wife and thus had no direct heirs, but he still shares distant relations to Game of Thrones’ iconic character Olenna Tyrell, née Redwyne.

It appears that Ser Ryam Redwyne’s nephew became Lord of the Arbor during the Dance of the Dragons, with the line seemingly descending from this yet-unnamed character. As such, House of the Dragon’s Ryam is most likely the great-great-great-great uncle of Game of Thrones’ Olenna Tyrell.