Who Are All the Dragons in House of the Dragon Season 3?

The Dance of the Dragons introduces a multitude of dragons, as the war between the Greens and the Blacks relies heavily on their firepower. Here's a comprehensive guide to every dragon featured in House of the Dragon, including those who have tragically perished, the mysterious dragon eggs introduced in season 2, and what the dragons are up to in season 3. Be warned: spoilers for seasons 1, 2, and 3 lie ahead.

Dragon Overview in Season 3

As of season 3, there are 15 dragons in the series: Syrax, Caraxes, Vhagar, Seasmoke, Vermax, Arrax, Moondancer, Dreamfyre, Silverwing, Tessarion, Sheepstealer, and Vermithor. In addition, Tyraxes and two wild dragons have been mentioned. Some have died — Arrax, Vermax, Meleys, and Sunfyre — and there are now four dragon eggs that may play a crucial role in future events.

Detailed Dragon Profiles

Syrax

• Current status: Alive
• Rider: Rhaenyra Targaryen
• Notable moments: Syrax has not yet seen battle but has been pivotal in key moments, such as carrying Rhaenyra to confront Addam of Hull, locating Lucerys's body, and flying to Dragonstone to challenge Daemon in season 1.

Caraxes

• Current status: Alive
• Rider: Daemon Targaryen
• Notable moments: Frequently seen in battle, including against the Triarchy in season 1, episode 3. Caraxes also played an intimidating role against the Kingsguard in season 1, episode 10, and supported Daemon at Harrenhal in season 2.

Vhagar

• Current status: Alive
• Rider: Aemond Targaryen
• Notable moments: The oldest and largest living dragon in Westeros. Claimed by Aemond after Laena Velaryon's death, Vhagar killed Lucerys and Arrax in the season 1 finale and later took down Meleys and Rhaenys at Rook’s Rest in season 2.

Meleys

• Current status: Dead
• Rider: Rhaenys Targaryen
• Notable moments: Known as the "Red Queen," Meleys died in season 2, episode 4 during the battle at Rook’s Rest, alongside her rider Rhaenys.

Dreamfyre

• Current status: Alive
• Rider: Helaena Targaryen
• Notable moments: Dreamfyre laid the egg stolen by Daemon in season 1, episode 2. She was also nearly provoked by Aemond in the dragon pit.

Seasmoke

• Current status: Alive
• Rider: Addam of Hull
• Notable moments: Formerly ridden by Laenor Velaryon, Seasmoke is now claimed by Addam. Both are currently on the Isle of Faces, keeping watch for Aemond and Vhagar.

Vermax

• Current status: Dead
• Rider: Jacaerys Velaryon
• Notable moments: Vermax died in the Battle of the Gullet after being struck by a harpoon and dragged underwater.

Arrax

• Current status: Dead
• Rider: Lucerys Velaryon
• Notable moments: Both Arrax and Lucerys were killed by Vhagar and Aemond over Storm’s End in the season 1 finale.

Tyraxes

• Current status: Alive
• Rider: Joffrey Velaryon
• Notable moments: Tyraxes has not yet appeared onscreen but was mentioned by Daemon in season 1, episode 10.

Moondancer

• Current status: Alive
• Rider: Baela Targaryen
• Notable moments: Played a significant role in season 3, episode 1 during the Battle of the Gullet.

Sunfyre

• Current status: Dead
• Rider: Aegon Targaryen
• Notable moments: Died after being taken down by Vhagar and Aemond at Rook’s Rest in season 2, episode 4.

Vermithor

• Current status: Alive
• Rider: Hugh Hammer
• Notable moments: Formerly unclaimed since King Jaehaerys I's death, Vermithor is now claimed by Hugh Hammer and resides on the Isle of Faces.

Sheepstealer

• Current status: Alive
• Rider: Rhaena Targaryen
• Notable moments: A wild dragon that was claimed by Rhaena in season 3, episode 1, though Sheepstealer remains unpredictable.

Stormcloud

• Current status: Alive
• Rider: Aegon Targaryen III
• Notable moments: A young dragon who stays with Aegon in the Vale. His fate differs from the books, where he perished during the Battle of the Gullet.

Silverwing

• Current status: Alive
• Rider: Ulf White
• Notable moments: Formerly ridden by Queen Alysanne, Silverwing is now claimed by Ulf White and resides on the Isle of Faces.

Tessarion

• Current status: Alive
• Rider: Daeron Targaryen
• Notable moments: First seen preparing for war with Hightower forces in season 2, episode 8.

Mystery Dragon Eggs

In season 2, episode 4, Rhaenys entrusts four dragon eggs to Rhaena for safekeeping. These eggs include red, cream, green, and blue varieties. The first three are confirmed to hatch into Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion from Game of Thrones, leaving the blue egg’s fate unknown.

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