Daemon Targaryen remains one of the most compelling and divisive figures in George R. R. Martin’s Targaryen lore. A warrior, a prince, and a kinslayer, his legend has been shaped as much by his actions as by the rumours surrounding them. Often admired for his bravery and derided for his brutality, Daemon walked the line between loyalty and ambition. His darkest moments reveal the volatile character behind the title of Rogue Prince. Daemon Targaryen, a storied if bloodthirsty warrior, not-so-secretly covets the Iron Throne. Viserys’ councilors fear that Deamon might take drastic action to usurp the throne from Viserys or ... Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) in armor in House of the Dragon season 2 Rhaenyra wearing a crown and looking sad in House of the Dragon Prince Daemon Targaryen[c] is a prince of the Targaryen dynasty, and the younger brother of King Viserys I Targaryen. He is the uncle and royal consort of Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen. Daemon is a renowned warrior and a dragonrider, wielding the Valyrian steel sword Dark Sister and riding the dragon Caraxes into battle.
