Who are all the dragons in House of the Dragon season 3? There are so many that it can be hard to keep up.
Naturally, the Dance of the Dragons involves a whole lot of the flying beasts, as the war between the Greens and the Blacks relies heavily on both sides' firepower. Below, we've rounded up every single dragon in House of the Dragon, including all those who have tragically perished since the show began. We've also got the lowdown on those mysterious dragon eggs introduced in season 2, as well as what the creatures are up to in House of the Dragon season 3.
So, for the ultimate guide to the show's dragons, look no further – but be warned that there are spoilers below for House of the Dragon seasons 1, 2, and 3. For more, check out our spoiler-free House of the Dragon season 3 review.
How many dragons are there in House of the Dragon?
As of House of the Dragon season 3, there are 15 dragons in House of the Dragon: Syrax, Caraxes, Vhagar, Seasmoke, Vermax, Arrax, Moondancer, Dreamfyre, Silverwing, Tessarion, Sheepstealer, and Vermithor. Tyraxes and two wild dragons have also been mentioned, while Arrax, Vermax, Meleys, and Sunfyre have been killed. Plus, there are now four dragon eggs in the mix – but more on those later. You can find out more about each dragon, including who their rider is, below.
Every dragon in House of the Dragon, listed
Syrax
Current status: Alive
Syrax is Rhaenyra Targaryen's dragon. Rhaenyra hasn't actually flown Syrax into battle just yet, but Syrax has still been a huge part of the series, carrying her rider over Westeros. Notable moments include Rhaenyra confronting Addam of Hull with Syrax after he claimed Seasmoke, Syrax taking Rhaenyra to find Lucerys's body in a gut-wrenching scene, and Rhaenyra flying Syrax to Dragonstone to challenge Daemon back in season 1.
Caraxes
Current status: Alive
Caraxes is Daemon Targaryen's dragon. We see the pair fly into battle together against the Triarchy in season 1, episode 3, and he flies together with his then-wife Laena and her dragon Vhagar in season 1, episode 6. Caraxes is also on hand in season 1, episode 10 to intimidate some of the Kingsguard. Caraxes spent most of season 2 at Harrenhal with Daemon, and, in season 3's early episodes, he backs up his rider on the battlefield.
Vhagar
Current status: Alive
Vhagar is the oldest – and largest – living dragon in Westeros. Formerly the late Laena Velaryon's dragon, she is now ridden by Aemond Targaryen. After Laena's funeral in season 1, episode 7, Aemond claims Vhagar as his own. He fights with Laena's daughters, Baela and Rhaena, who believe the dragon to be theirs, and Aemond loses his eye in the process. Vhagar also kills Rhaenyra's son Lucerys and his dragon Arrax over Storm's End in the season 1 finale.
In season 2, she guards King's Landing from Team Black's dragons. She's also responsible for taking down Meleys and Rhaenys in the battle of Rook's Rest, seen in season 2, episode 4. A blast of her fire at Aemond's command is also responsible for downing Aegon and Sunfyre. In season 3, Vhagar and Aemond are lured away from King's Landing and are en route to Harrenhal.
Meleys
Current status: Dead
Meleys was Rhaenys Targaryen's dragon. She was nicknamed the Red Queen, which was a fitting pair for Rhaenys's own moniker, the Queen Who Never Was. The pair caused havoc during Aegon's coronation in season 1, episode 9, when they burst into the dragon pit to send a clear message to Alicent – Rhaenys' loyalties lie with Rhaenrya. Rhaenys and Meleys then patrolled the Stepstones in season 2, but, in episode 4, Meleys was killed by Vhagar. When Meleys falls from the sky, Rhaenys is also killed. RIP to two queens.
Dreamfyre
Current status: Alive
Dreamfyre is the dragon who laid the egg stolen by Daemon in season 1, episode 2 and she's also the dragon who nearly burns Aemond when he goes into the dragon pit in season 1, episode 6 after being teased by his brother and cousins. She's ridden by Helaena, though we haven't seen the duo in flight.
Seasmoke
Current status: Alive
Seasmoke was at one point Laenor Velaryon's dragon, and we saw them ride into battle against the Triarchy in the Stepstones during season 1, episode 3. Laenor later faked his death in season 2, and Addam of Hull, one of the dragonseeds, then claimed the dragon (or, rather, the dragon seemed to claim him). Seasmoke and Laenor are currently on the lookout for Aemond and Vhagar on the Isle of Faces.
Vermax
Current status: Dead
Vermax was Jacaerys Velaryon's dragon. He hatched from an egg placed in Jace's cradle when he was a baby, so the pair were bonded since infancy. We saw Jace learning to train the dragon in season 1, episode 6. Vermax took Jacaerys to the Wall to visit Cregan Stark in season 2, episode 1, but we didn't actually get to see him on screen again until season 2, episode 5. Jace took him to the Twins in the Riverlands to recruit House Frey to his mother's cause, and we saw Vermax in the background waiting for his rider.
But, Vermax died during the Battle of the Gullet, along with his rider. When Jace flew too low, in pursuit of Sheepstealer, Vermax was struck with a harpoon attached to an anchor. The anchor dragged the dragon underwater, and Vermax died, either by drowning or from his wounds. Jacaerys was then shot dead with arrows from a nearby ship.
Arrax
Current status: Dead
Arrax belonged to Lucerys Velaryon, Rhaenyra's son and Jace's younger brother. Both Arrax and Luke were killed by Vhagar and Aemond over Storm's End in the season 1 finale.
Tyraxes
Current status: Alive
Tyraxes is ridden by Joffrey, Rhaenyra's young son. The dragon hasn't yet been introduced in the show, but Daemon mentions him in season 1, episode 10.
Moondancer
Current status: Alive
This dragon is ridden by Baela Targaryen, first mentioned in season 1, episode 10. She's seen briefly in season 2, episode 3, when Baela is patrolling and catches sight of Criston Cole and Gwayne Hightower, then plays a much bigger role in season 3, episode 1, the Battle of the Gullet.
Sunfyre
Current status: Dead
Aegon Targaryen's dragon was first mentioned in season 1, episode 6. He teased his younger brother Aemond for not having a dragon of his own, which led him to steal Vhagar for himself.
Aegon and Sunfyre took to the skies unexpectedly in season 2, episode 4 at Rook's Rest. Aemond and Vhagar sent them crashing to the ground and they were left seriously injured. Although Aegon survives (just about...) and was returned to King's Landing, Sunfyre wasn't with him. In the season 2 finale, Aegon confirmed that his dragon is dead. This is a big departure from Fire and Blood, however.
Vermithor
Current status: Alive
Also known as the Bronze Fury, Vermithor once belonged to King Jahaerys, Rhaenrya's great-grandfather and King Viserys' predecessor. We see Daemon attempting to tame him in season 1, episode 10.
Though he hasn't had a rider since Jaehaerys' death, Vermithor is claimed by Hugh Hammer in season 2, episode 7. Like Seasmoke, Vermithor is currently on the Isle of Faces with Hugh, looking out for Vhagar.
Sheepstealer
Current status: Alive
One of the series' unclaimed dragons, Sheepstealer, was first alluded to in season 2, episode 6. While walking through the Vale, Rhaena Targaryen spots a very large patch of scorched earth covered with sheep carcasses. In season 3, episode 1, it's revealed that this wild dragon is indeed Sheepstealer. Rhaena manages to claim him, though Sheepstealer stays wild.
Tragically, Sheepstealer going rogue in the Battle of the Gullet and attacking both sides leads to a confrontation with Vermax and Moondancer, resulting in Jace and Vermax's deaths.
Stormcloud
Current status: Alive
In season 2, episode 6 we finally got a look at baby Aegon's little dragon. Being the son of Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen, Aegon Targaryen III (not to be confused with King Aegon Targaryen II on the opposing team) got his own dragon egg at birth, which hatched into a cute little orange dragon who now stays with Aegon in the protection of the Vale. Although the dragon has not been referred to by name in the series just yet, we know from the books that little Aegon's dragon is named Stormcloud.
In Fire and Blood, Stormcloud perished helping Aegon flee the Battle of the Gullet. However, in the show, both Aegon and Viserys were absent from the battle, so Stormcloud yet lives.
Silverwing
Silverwing is a formerly unclaimed dragon who nested on Dragonstone. In season 2, episode 7, she's claimed by Ulf White, one of the dragonseeds. She was previously ridden by Queen Alysanne Targaryen, wife (and sister) of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen, who rode Vermithor. In season 3, she, along with Seasmoke and Vermithor, is on the Isle of Faces, keeping watch for Vhagar.
Tessarion
Tessarion is a dragon belonging to Daeron Targaryen, Alicent's youngest son. The dragon is first mentioned in season 2, and we get our first glimpse of her in season 2, episode 8 as the Hightower troops prepare for war. In season 3, episode 1, we see her again, camped with Ormund Hightower's forces.
Unclaimed dragons
Daemon reveals in the season 1 finale that there are three unclaimed, wild dragons who nest on Dragonstone. Thanks to Fire and Blood, we know their names are the Cannibal, Grey Ghost, and Silverwing (though Silverwing has since been claimed).
Dragon eggs
In season 2, episode 4, Rhaenys and Corlys' granddaughter Rhaena is entrusted with taking four dragon eggs (along with Rhaenyra and Daemon's infant sons, Viserys and Aegon) to Pentos to keep them safe and protect the Targaryen legacy. The four eggs are four different colors: red, cream, green, and blue. The red, cream, and green eggs have been confirmed to be the same eggs that hatch into Daenerys' dragons, Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion, in Game of Thrones, but the blue egg remains a mystery.
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