House of the Dragon (2022-2024)
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins wh...
Cast Age Comparison by Season
| Actor | Character | Actor Age | Char Age | Conf | Diff | Source/Hints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 2 (2024) | ||||||
| Emma D'Arcy | Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen | 31 | 33 | C4 | -2 | The Direct confirms Rhaenyra ended S1 at 33, and S2 picks up immediately after. • ScreenRant: Rhaenyra is 32 at start of Dance of Dragons (129 AC), derived from show exposition stating she's 15 in 112 AC. |
| Matt Smith | Prince Daemon Targaryen | 41 | 48 | C4 | -7 | ScreenRant: Daemon's age is inferred as 48-50 based on him being 5-7 years younger than Viserys (who died at ~55). • The Direct: Daemon is believed to be around 48-50 at the time of Season 2. |
| Olivia Cooke | Alicent Hightower | 30 | 35-38 | C2 | -6 | The Direct: Alicent is 37-38 in Season 2, calculated from assumed age of 19-20 in S1 premiere plus time jumps. • ScreenRant: Show changed Alicent's age from books. No explicit show confirmation of her exact age. |
| Patrick Sass | Arilon | 37 | - | C1 | ||