Your Ultimate Guide to the Long and Twisted Targaryen Family Tree

If you've spent any time as a fan of the "Game of Thrones" universe, you know how tangled character networks and family trees can get. This is especially the case when it comes to the Targaryens, the twisted, intermarriage royal family of dragon riders whose history is explored in the prequel series, "House of the Dragon".

If you're wondering if Daenerys, Jon Snow or the Mad King will ever be in 'House of the Dragon', the answer is no. Based on the book "Fire & Blood" by George R.R. Martin, the spin-off series is set centuries before the events that unfold in "Game of Thrones." It will eventually chronicle an era of civil war among the Targaryens over a disputed succession to the Iron Throne, although the first season has focused (so far) on the years leading up to it, full of marriages. disorder, deaths and legal intrigues. Episode six comes after a major time jump, and now a new generation of Targaryens are also getting in on the drama. In episode seven, the uncle married a niece, the nephews fought their uncle, and the cousins ​​became half-siblings, and episodes eight and nine introduced viewers to four more Targaryen children. .

To help you keep track of who's who among all the incestuous connections, we're breaking down the most important Targaryens to know. From main characters like Rhaenyra, Daemon and Viserys to a refresher on how the Targaryen dynasty plays out in "Game of Thrones" centuries later, keep this handy to help you keep track of all the major players.

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Here is a representation of the entire Targaryen family tree according to the books (the TV series "Game of Thrones" brings slight changes), starting with Aegon the Conqueror and working all the way down to Jon Snow. (NOTE: Targaryens who did not survive to adulthood have been omitted from the tree.)