Daemon Targaryen, the other heir to the Iron Throne in GOT’s “House of the Dragon”

The “Game of Thrones” prequel, “House of the Dragon”, tells the story of the House of Targaryen, 300 years before what happened in GOT. One of his main characters is Daemon Targaryen, played by Matt Smith, who will have to face his family’s dilemma about whether or not to make him heir to the Iron Throne.

the character of Daemon Targaryen is the possible successor of King Viserys in ‘House of the Dragon’, based on’ Fire and Blood ‘, book of’ A Song of Ice and Fire ‘, by George RR Martin, which, in turn, is the inspiration for the creation of the universe of the HBO series’ Game of Thrones’ .

However, it is his niece, Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), who is chosen as the heir to the Iron Throne, and although Daemon Targaryen does not intend to fight for the crown, he is tempted by the power. And for this he will be close to his brother, King Viserys, and to his successor, so as not to miss any opportunity.

Among the things he does to stay close to the Iron Throne is being the head of the Kingsguard and becoming the husband of his niece, Rhaenyra Targaryen. That means, Daemon Targaryen, is the strongest warrior in Westeros, and the companion of the first woman who could be the queen of this universe.

Why is Daemon Targaryen just a replacement for King of Westeros?

In ‘House of the Dragon’, Daemon Targaryen is the younger brother of King Viserys.and therefore, the last in the list of the successors of the Throne of Swords, because in the universe of “Game of Thrones”, those who obtain the crown are the children of those who already hold the power.

On this occasion, Rhaenyra Targaryen is the eldest daughter of King Viserys, and therefore it is assumed that she is carrying on her father’s legacy. Unfortunately, for her unfortunate her, being a woman puts her at a disadvantage and her kingdom wants her to be a boy, as tradition dictates.

Rhaenyra Targaryen’s situation means that other options are sought for the next King of Westeros, and Daemon Targaryen is the first on the list to take the Iron Throne, because Viserys has no children. However, “The House of the Dragon” will show that a woman will be willing to give her first child to the king, and this will change the course of history.