Every Dragon on House of the Dragon So Far

It’s hard enough to remember all the human characters’ names on House of the Dragon. So when it comes to the dragons, I find myself searching through Wiki pages devoted to the popular fantasy series. Game of Thrones had only three dragons—and it never really mattered what their names were. (Sorry, don’t burn me to death!) But House of the Dragon is a different story.

In this world, counting your dragons is a critical part of assembling your forces for war—especially if there’s a chance that your entire army will be wiped out by one of those fearsome beasts. Though we haven’t met every dragon onscreen quite yet, here’s a detailed breakdown of the flying pets of destruction heading into the season 2 finale so far.

Daemon and his dragon, Caraxes.

Syrax

Syrax is the first dragon to appear on House of the Dragon. So it makes sense that the gold beast belongs to Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy). In season 1, episode 2, a young Rhaenyra (played by Milly Alcock) rode Syrax to confront her eventual uncle-husband, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), on the bridge outside Dragonstone. By season 2, Syrax is one of the most formidable dragons on Rhaenyra’s side.

Caraxes

Another dragon introduced in season 1, Caraxes is Daemon Targaryen’s greatest weapon. Known as the “Blood Wyrm” in creator George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood—due to his red coloring and slim body—Caraxes was taken in by Daemon after the death of his uncle, Aemon Targaryen. (Don’t worry! You didn’t miss him. Aemon was never onscreen.) With Daemon in command, Caraxes is easily the most battle-tested dragon in Rhaenyra’s forces.

The mighty Vhagar, bonded with Aemond Targaryen.

Vhagar

Vhagar is the largest and oldest dragon in Westeros at the time of House of the Dragon. She is the sister of the late Balerion the Dread—Aegon the Conqueror’s dragon—and the only living dragon from that age. The late Laena Targaryen (Nanna Blondell) eventually claimed Vhagar in the latter half of season 1, before she commanded the beast to incinerate her during a particularly traumatic childbirth scene. Shortly thereafter, the fearsome dragon bonded with the young Prince Aemond Targaryen (played by Ewan Mitchell after season 1’s time jump). If you remember only one dragon’s name, remember Vhagar’s.

Meleys

Known as the “Red Queen,” Meleys made her dramatic first appearance when she and her rider, Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best), crashed King Aegon II’s (Tom Glynn-Carney) coronation in season 1, episode 9. Before that, she belonged to Alyssa Targaryen, the late King Viserys’s (Paddy Considine) mother. When season 2 begins, the “Queen Who Never Was” remarks that she and Meleys are holding up their naval blockade alongside her husband Corlys Velaryon’s (Steve Toussaint) fleet. But in a dramatic episode 4, Meleys is killed alongside Rhaenys in a battle against Aemond and Vhagar.

Seasmoke, flying around Driftmark.

Sunfyre

In Fire & Blood, Martin describes King Aegon II Targaryen’s dragon, Sunfyre, as “the most beautiful dragon ever seen in the known world.” Sadly, the young dragon was heavily injured in episode 4. He tussled with Melys and took a direct hit from Vhagar, plummeting to the ground. Miraculously, both Sunfyre and Aegon II survived.

Dreamfyre

The silver-and-blue Dreamfyre lays the most eggs out of any dragon during this time. Some fans even believe that Daenerys’ dragons on Game of Thrones are descendants of Dreamfyre. Currently, she’s bonded with Queen Heleana (Phia Saban) and stays within the dragon pits of King’s Landing.

Vermax, Jacaerys Velaryon’s dragon.

Vermax

Vermax belongs to Jacaerys “Jace” Velaryon (Harry Collett), Rhaenyra’s firstborn son and a young dragonrider eager for battle. After flying to the Vale and even further North to the Wall in season 2’s premiere, Jace learns that his brother, Lucerys, and his dragon, Arrax, were both killed by Aemond (in the season 1 finale).

Moondancer

Moondancer has only appeared briefly in season 2 so far, but the young green dragon is bonded with Daemon and Laena’s daughter, Baela (Bethany Antonia). Of the former couple’s twin daughters, Baela and Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell), only Baela possesses a dragon. (Baela has a pet monkey in the book that I very much hope makes an appearance in season 2 as well.)

Vermithor, making his scary debut in the season 1 finale.

Seasmoke

Roughly five unclaimed dragons roam around Westeros at the beginning of season 2, with crazy names including Silverwing and Sheapstealer. Seasmoke is the best known of the five, as he previously bonded with Corlys and Rhaenys’s son, Laenor Targaryen. After faking his own death in season 1, episode 7, the young lord escaped in a small boat to the East. Most recently, Seasmoke bonded with Addam of Hull (Clinton Liberty), Corlys Velaryon's bastard son.

Vermithor and Silverwing

Up until episode 7, Vermithor and Silverwing were some of the most prominent unclaimed dragons. You may remember the massive Vermithor from a visit from Daemon at the end of season 1. After Jace and Rhaenyra devise a plan to test Targaryen bastards, both of the fearsome beasts are claimed. Hugh Hammer (Kieran Bew), a lowborn blacksmith, challenges and claims Vermithor. Meanwhile, Ulf the drunkard (Tom Bennett) stumbles into Silverwing's lair and rides the beast around Westeros. The dragons were previously ridden by King Jaeharys I and his wife, Queen Alysanne.

Hugh Hammer (Kieran Bew) as he stares down Vermithor.

Tessarion

Tessarion is a young dragon that belongs to Daeron Targaryen, Alicent Hightower's (Ovlia Cooke) third son who lives in Oldtown. Fans believe that Tessarion will finally make his appearance in the season 2 finale, thanks to a tease from the episode preview. The actor for Daeron remains unannounced as well.

Sheapstealer, Tyraxes, Grey Ghost, and Cannibal

Four more wild dragons fly around Westeros. Their names are Sheapstealer, Tyraxes, Grey Ghost, and Cannibal. Technically, Tyraxes is bound to Rhaenyra's young son, Joffrey Velaryon. But the other three remain unclaimed. In episode 7, it seems that Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell) may take the next one. She spots a patch of burned livestock for food, hinting heavily at Sheapstealer's presence. The jury is still out on Grey Ghost and Cannibal. No one is able to tame either in Fire & Blood, but maybe House of the Dragon will chart a different course. With the war raging on, it’s possible that a few dragon-less characters will seek them out to bolster their forces.