All Dragons in House of the Dragon Season 1 and Season 2

We can all agree that one of the best things in the Game of Thrones universe is the dragons! With the spin-off House of the Dragon, we get to see a lot more dragons compared to before, some of which are iconic for the history of the show. Now, more than ever, you might want to know more about each of the dragons in HOTD.

Season 2 of House of the Dragon has already begun, and the Dance of the Dragons is about to get a lot more intense. We are about to see a war like no other, where dragons are the main power on both sides of the conflict.

Check out our list of all the dragons in House of the Dragon and their riders—both those seen and those yet to appear on the show!

Arrax

Rider: Lucerys Velaryon

Status: Deceased

Arrax is one of the smallest dragons in HOTD and appeared multiple times in Season 1 of the show. Sadly, he, along with Prince Lucerys, was killed above Storm's End by Aemond Targaryen and his dragon Vhagar.

In Episode 1 of Season 2, we see a piece of Arrax's wing washed up by the sea, proving that he and the prince have been killed.

Balerion

Rider: Aegon the Conqueror, Viserys I Targaryen

Status: Deceased

Balerion the Black Dread's first rider was Aegon the Conqueror, and he helped his rider take over the Seven Kingdoms. It is said that Balerion was the last surviving creature from Valyria, with a size so immense that he could 'swallow an entire town when he took flight.' He is described as having black wings, body, and even fire.

We never see Balerion alive, but his skull was shown in Season 1 during one of Rhaenyra and Viserys's conversations.

Caraxes

Rider: Daemon Targaryen

Status: Alive

Caraxes has blood-red scales and a long neck and is also known as the Blood Wyrm. Caraxes' first rider was Prince Aemon Targaryen, but Daemon took him after Aemon's death.

Caraxes and Daemon have a special bond, and it is said that no one understands Daemon better than his own dragon.

Dreamfyre

Rider: Helaena Targaryen

Status: Alive

Dreamfyre is the female dragon we see in Season 1, Episode 6, in the dragon pit where she almost burned Aemond. Her rider is actually Helaena, but although they are bonded, Helaena rarely ever rides her.

Meleys

Rider: Rhaenys Targaryen, Princess Alyssa Targaryen

Status: Alive

Meleys has unique bright red coloring with thorns on her head that resemble a crown, which is why Rhaenys calls her the 'Red Queen.' Meleys is one of the fastest dragons, especially in her prime when she was young.

Meleys's first rider was Princess Alyssa Targaryen, who died during childbirth.

We see Meleys a few times in Season 1, but her major scene was in Episode 9 when, together with Rhaenys, they escaped the Dragonpit and created havoc during Aegon II's coronation. After that, the two of them became loyal allies of Queen Rhaenyra.

Moondancer

Rider: Baela Targaryen

Status: Alive

Moondancer is a young dragon that has been bonded with Baela since birth. We haven't seen her in the show yet, but there is a quick scene with her in the trailer for Season 2.

Seasmoke

Rider: Laenor Velaryon

Status: Alive

Seasmoke is a young, pale dragon with silver coloring. Seasmoke's first appearance was in HOTD Season 1, Episode 3, where, together with his rider Laenor, he helped in the battle in the Stepstones against the Crabfeeder.

Later on, Laenor fakes his own death, which means he has to leave Seasmoke behind. It is still unclear what will happen with Seasmoke since he is now considered unclaimed. However, Daemon wants to put all available dragons to use for the war, which might include Seasmoke.

Silverwing

Rider: Alysanne Targaryen

Status: Alive

After Queen Alysanne's passing, Silverwing became an unclaimed dragon that lives on Dragonmont. She has mated with Vermithor.

Sunfyre

Rider: Aegon II Targaryen

Status: Alive

Sunfyre has beautiful golden scales that make him stand out among other dragons. We haven't seen the dragon in the show yet, but he was teased in the trailer for Season 2 of HOTD.

Syrax

Rider: Rhaenyra Targaryen

Status: Alive

Syrax, the mount of Rhaenyra Targaryen, is a golden-yellow dragon with green eyes. Syrax accompanies Rhaenyra throughout House of the Dragon. She is the only dragon mentioned to have laid eggs and is the mother of Rhaena Targaryen’s dragon. Syrax is named after the Valyrian goddess Syrax.

Tyraxes

Rider: Joffrey Velaryon

Status: Alive

Tyraxes is slightly smaller than Vermax and Arrax, the dragon mounts of Joffrey’s brothers. We never see Tyraxes in the show. The dragon was hatched in the cradle of Joffrey by an order of King Viserys I to prove the young prince's claim to the Targaryen throne.

Vermax

Rider: Jacaerys Velaryon

Status: Alive

Vermax is a smaller dragon with olive green scales and pale orange wing membranes. He is bonded with Jacaerys Velaryon. We see his training during Season 1 in the Dragon Pits. Vermax was used by Jacaerys to reach Winterfell and ask the Starks for their alliance. In the books, Vermax reacted poorly to the cold and snow in the North.

Vermithor

Rider: Jaehaerys I Targaryen 

Status: Alive

Vermithor was the royal mount of Jaehaerys I Targaryen also known as "The Brozne Fury". He is mated with Silverwing, the dragon mount of Queen Alysanne Targaryen, reflecting the marriage of their riders. Notably, Vermithor and Silverwing refused to cross The Wall during one of the king’s visits, a detail revisited in Season 2 of House of the Dragon.

During House of the Dragon, Vermithor is the second largest and oldest dragon. He is currently unclaimed and resides at Dragonmont with Silverwing.

Vhagar

Rider: Visenya Targaryen, Laena Velaryon, Aemond Targaryen 

Status: Alive

Vhagar is the largest dragon alive in HOTD also known as "Queen of all Dragons". She is emerald green and twice the size of Caraxes, Daemon’s dragon. She was ridden by Visenya Targaryen during Aegon's Conquest and is the last living dragon from that era.

In HOTD, we see two different riders for Vhagar – Laena Velaryon and Aemond Targaryen, after Laena’s death. Vhagar plays an important role in the series as the biggest dragon and the most dangerous weapon in the realm. Her role becomes even more important as she was directly responsible for the death of Lucerys Velaryon and his dragon, Arrax, sparking the conflict in Season 2 of House of the Dragon.

Unclaimed Dragons

In his desire to gather as much dragon power as possible, Daemon mentioned that there are three more unclaimed dragons that he wants to use for the war. It is safe to say that we are going to see the following dragons also appear in Season 2:

• Cannibal
• Grey Ghost
• Sheepstealer

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