Dragons in House of the Dragons

Caraxes (Daemon Targaryen's Dragon)

Daemon Targaryen, who will be portrayed by Matt Smith, will be one of the main characters in House of the Dragon. The show's main canine protagonist will obviously be Daemon's dragon friend. Caraxes, the dragon owned by Daemon, is one of the more mature and substantial members of the Targaryen clan.

Syrax (Rhaenyra Targaryen's Dragon)

One of the other prominent characters in House of the Dragon is Rhaenyra Targaryen, who is Daemon's niece and is portrayed by Ella D'Arcy. Similar to Daemon and Caraxes, Syrax, Rhaenyra's dragon, will play a significant role in the programme. Syrax is bigger than most dragons despite not being as massive or fierce in battle as Caraxes.

Meleys (Rhaenys Targaryen's Dragon)

Eva Best will portray Princess Rhaenys Velaryon in House of the Dragon, the cousin to King Viserys. Rhaenys, like both Rhaenyra and Daemon, has a dragon named Meleys. Meleys, not unlike Caraxes, is a bright red dragon which earned her the name The Red Queen. 

Vermithor (Hugh The Hammer's Dragon)

King Jaehaerys, the grandfather of King Viserys, will be portrayed by Michael Carter, one of the cast members of House of the Dragon. Jaehaerys' former dragon ride Vermithor will still play a significant role in the drama despite his advanced age. Vermithor, often known as the Bronze Fury, is a bronze dragon that was once Westeros' third-largest dragon after Balerion and Vhagar.

Sunfyre (Aegon Targaryen's Dragon)

Aegon Targaryen, a different figure from House of the Dragon, is named after him in Game of Thrones. As with Game of Thrones, the plot of House of the Dragon will be centred on the Iron Throne, therefore Aegon Targaryen (who would eventually become the King of Westeros) and his dragon Sunfyre will play a role in the programme.

Tessarion (Daeron Targaryen's Dragon)

The younger brother of Aegon, Daeron Targaryen, flies Tessarion, a female dragon. Tessarion, like Meleys, is referred to as the Blue Queen because of the deep cobalt blue hue of her wings. She will make an appearance in the HBOMax TV series.

Vhagar (Aemond Targaryen's Dragon)

The brother of Daeron and Aegon Targaryen, Aemond, also rides a dragon. Vhagar, one of the three dragons that the Targaryens used to slay the Seven Kingdoms, is ridden by Aemond.

Dreamfyre (Halaena Targaryen's Dragon): 

Halaena, the sister of Aemond, Daeron, and Aegon, rides the dragon Dreamfyre, which is a light blue and silver colour. Rhaena Targaryen, the granddaughter of Aegon the Conqueror, rode Dreamfyre for the first time.