Daenerys

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Daenerys Targaryen (丹妮莉丝)
Alias(es)	Rhaella of the Summer Isles; Stormborn; Princess of Dragonstone; Breaker of Chains; Mother of Dragons
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	House Targaryen; House Crabb; Targaryen-Crabb royal house
Occupation/Role	Princess of Dragonstone; ruler of Qarth's former city-state; Queen of the Seven Kingdoms
Status	Alive
First Appearance	25

Background / History

Daenerys is the daughter of King Aerys II Targaryen and Queen Rhaella Targaryen, and the younger sister of Viserys Targaryen. She remembers little beyond a house with a red door in Braavos, where Ser Willem Darry called her “little princess.” After Darry's death, Daenerys and Viserys wandered across the Free Cities, selling their possessions—including their mother's crown—as their supporters gradually withdrew. 25 107

During their exile in Pentos, Viserys terrorized Daenerys with threats to “Wake the Dragon” and treated her as an asset to exchange for an army. Illyrio Mopatis and Varys likewise regarded her as a controllable pawn in a scheme to use Viserys, the Dothraki, and her prospective death to plunge Westeros into war. 94 107 108 109

Viserys ordered her to obtain Count Gryn Crabb's allegiance despite her fear and confusion. Their meeting became the turning point of her life: Gryn named her the Queen of Love and Beauty with a flower crown, explained that power came from “the sword in one's hand,” and assigned the former centurions Borona and Osana as her personal attendants and guards. 110

Daenerys uncovered Illyrio's plan to use her death to provoke the Dothraki. She ordered his execution, hired Ser Jorah Mormont as her protector, and fled Pentos with Viserys, Borona, Osana, and Gryn's support. 114 115

She later ruled in Essos, helped defend Qarth's city-state from invaders, and publicly declared that enslaved people aboard her ship would be free to leave at the next port. 125 157 After surviving a funeral fire unharmed, she emerged with three newly hatched dragons. 204

Daenerys concealed her identity as Rhaella of the Summer Isles while returning toward Westeros. Gryn entrusted her with governing Crackclaw Point and later the Vale, where she studied statecraft under Maester Al and gained practical experience as a ruler. 213 512

Her identity as the lost Targaryen princess was publicly confirmed before the lords of the Reach and Crownlands. She announced her betrothal to Gryn, who was presented as Lord Regent of the Seven Kingdoms. 534 535

Daenerys entered King's Landing to widespread public acclaim, returned to the Red Keep with her dragons, and claimed the Iron Throne. Although High Septon Zari prepared to crown her, Daenerys asked Gryn to place the crown upon her head instead. 560 565 566

Appearance

Daenerys is a petite, exceptionally beautiful young woman with Valyrian features. Early in the story, her timid manner and slight build contrast sharply with her later regal bearing. 25 109 110

• Fair skin “as fair as milk.” 25
• Long silver hair, often described as shining like molten silver. 109
• Pale violet or amethyst-colored eyes. 107 110
• Petite but well-proportioned frame. 25 110
• Frequently wears purple, ivory, or ceremonial garments suited to her Targaryen status. 109 170
• Can survive intense fire without injury; after one dragon dream, her injuries healed and her body became stronger. 138 204

Personality

Early Daenerys is fearful, lonely, and deeply dependent on Viserys despite his abuse. Her greatest fear is abandonment; she initially submits to his demands because she believes obedience is the only way to remain with her last living family. 107 108

Her experiences in Pentos awaken a decisive and politically aware side. She learns to recognize manipulation, confronts Illyrio, takes independent command of her safety, and gradually ceases to fear Viserys. 110 114 115 138

As a ruler, Daenerys values mercy, loyalty, and the welfare of ordinary people. She frees enslaved followers, offers aid to restore the Great Sept of Harrenhal, and recognizes the importance of patience and dissenting counsel in government. 125 522 602 647

She remains fiercely protective of those she considers family—especially Gryn, her unborn child, and her dragons. This protectiveness can turn into anger and ruthlessness when she perceives threats, as shown by Illyrio's execution and her banishment of Willas Tyrell. 114 645 685 686

Abilities & Skills

Dragon Affinity

Daenerys is the mother and primary caretaker of three dragons. They recognize her as their mother and return to her even as they grow increasingly independent. 204 222

• Survived a funeral pyre unharmed and emerged with three hatchlings. 204
• Feeds, disciplines, and observes the dragons' hierarchy personally. 222 487 647
• Uses the dragons as a visible deterrent against political threats. 685 686
• Travels with them during her return to Westeros. 512

Fire Resistance

Daenerys withstands extreme heat and fire without apparent injury. 204

• Remained inside a burning pyre as her clothing ignited. 204
• Emerged from the flames unharmed after the dragons hatched. 204
• Earlier experienced a dragon dream followed by healed injuries and increased physical strength. 138

Leadership and Governance

Daenerys develops from an isolated princess into an active ruler through direct administration and formal instruction. 512 517

• Governed Crackclaw Point and the Vale in Gryn's absence. 512
• Studied rulership under Maester Al and other maesters. 512
• Chaired Small Council meetings and considered policy concerning population relocation, agriculture, and treasury expenditures. 602
• Ordered Blue Cloaks to support the Gold Cloaks in securing King's Landing. 647
• Handled Northern diplomacy and delegated fur-trade discussions to Willas Tyrell. 668

Political Resolve

Daenerys can act quickly when she identifies betrayal or danger.

• Exposed Illyrio's intended use of her as a sacrificial pawn and ordered his death. 114
• Hired Jorah Mormont and escaped Pentos without Viserys's approval. 115
• Publicly affirmed her Targaryen identity and her betrothal to Gryn before assembled lords. 535
• Banished Willas Tyrell from King's Landing after judging him a threat to the royal house. 685 686

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Three dragon eggs — Green, white, and black eggs received on her Name Day; later hatched into her dragons. 170 197 204
• Flower crown — Woven and placed on her head by Gryn when he named her Queen of Love and Beauty. 110 565
• Gold bracelet — Formerly gifted by Illyrio; Daenerys used it to hire Jorah Mormont. 115
• Crabb Longbow — Used when attempting to discipline the dragons. 487
• Targaryen crown — Golden and set with amethysts; used at her coronation. 566

Dragons

• Rhaego — Black dragon; establishes dominance over his siblings. 209 222
• Viserion — White dragon; named for Viserys. 209 487
• Jons — Green dragon; one of the three dragons Daenerys raised. 209 222

Relationships

• Gryn Crabb — Betrothed, closest confidant, and political partner. His protection and guidance help Daenerys escape Pentos, learn power, govern territory, and claim the Iron Throne. 110 212 512 535 565
• Viserys Targaryen — Older brother. Daenerys fears his violence but remains emotionally attached to him; she later recognizes both the abuse he inflicted and the fact that he never abandoned her during exile. 107 138 213
• Borona — Former House Crabb centurion, maidservant, bodyguard, and trusted member of Daenerys's inner circle. 110 114 170
• Osana — Borona's sister, former House Crabb centurion, maidservant, and guard. 110 114 157
• Ser Jorah Mormont — Initially hired as Daenerys's protector after Illyrio's death. Their trust is damaged after Jorah confesses his love and is revealed to have been connected to Robert's intelligence network. 115 198 208
• Ser Barristan Selmy — Queensguard knight and trusted adviser. He offers candid counsel, loyalty, and reassurance during Daenerys's rise and reign. 276 512 687
• Illyrio Mopatis — Pentoshi magister who sheltered the Targaryen siblings while plotting to exploit them. Daenerys discovers his scheme and orders his execution. 106 109 114
• High Septon Zari — Religious ally who receives Daenerys at Harrenhal and prepares her coronation. 522 566
• Willas Tyrell — Political subordinate whose actions lead Daenerys to threaten him with her dragons and banish him from King's Landing. 685 686

Story Role / Major Arcs

Pentos and Escape

• Lives under Viserys's control and is intended as a bargaining piece for armies. 106 107 108
• Meets Gryn Crabb and receives Borona and Osana as her own guards. 110
• Unmasks Illyrio's plan, orders his execution, hires Jorah, and leaves Pentos. 114 115

Essos Rule and the Birth of Dragons

• Declares freedom for enslaved people traveling with her. 125
• Defends Qarth's city-state alongside its magister, though her forces suffer serious losses. 157
• Receives three dragon eggs, then survives the pyre that hatches them. 170 204
• Names the hatchlings Viserion, Jons, and Rhaego after her lost family. 209

Return to Westeros

• Learns that Illyrio and Varys engineered Viserys's instability and the false pursuit of the Targaryens. 212
• Adopts the alias Rhaella of the Summer Isles while concealing her identity. 213
• Governs Crackclaw Point and the Vale, gaining training and experience in rulership. 512 517
• Reclaims her public identity and announces her engagement to Gryn. 534 535

Queen of the Seven Kingdoms

• Enters King's Landing with popular support and the protection of the Crabb Legion. 560 562
• Claims the Iron Throne and is crowned Queen of the Seven Kingdoms by Gryn. 565 566
• Presides over the Small Council, manages royal policy, and confronts threats to her dynasty. 602 647 685 686
• Faces the burdens of pregnancy, war, and maintaining peace while Gryn is away. 645 687

Trivia

• Daenerys's fourteenth Name Day is celebrated in the city-state formerly known as Qarth, which is referred to as the city-state of Viserys. 170
• Gryn's heavily spiced meat for the dragons is described to Daenerys as tasting like “mother's love.” 222
• Her silver-haired Queensguard includes women selected from Crackclaw Point who can impersonate her in an emergency. 358