Emeline Lambert plays Alyssa Targaryen, the mother of Daemon Targaryen, as she made her appearance in season 2, episode 5 of “House Of The Dragon.”
Key Takeaways
- Alyssa Targaryen, played by Emeline Lambert, is the mother of Daemon and Viserys Targaryen.
- She appears in Daemon’s daydream in House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 5, “Regent.”
- In the books, Alyssa was known for her charismatic and tomboyish nature.
Daemon Targaryen Mother Introduced
Alyssa Targaryen, brought to life by Emeline Lambert, emerges as a pivotal figure in “House of the Dragon,” particularly in Daemon Targaryen’s life.
In the episode, it is shown that Daemon day-dreams of a beautiful woman as they reside in the dark being intimate, and the woman’s voice says,
“Daemon…You were always the strong one. The finest swordsman. The fearless dragon rider.”
Then, he begins to kiss the mysterious Targaryen woman, who continues to speak,
“Your brother had great love in his heart, but he lacked your constitution. Viserys was unsuited for the crown, but you, Daemon, you were made to wear it.”
When Daemon caresses her chest, he sees blood beneath his fingers, and she is heard saying, “If only you’d been born first, my favorite son.”
After that, he is woken up from the nightmare by Ser Simon Strong asking, “Is the duck not to your liking, Your Grace?”
Alyssa Targaryen’s Character Different From Novel
This fantasy version differs significantly from George R.R. Martin’s book description.
The book mentioned her as the charismatic tomboy daughter of King Jaehaerys “The Conciliator” and “Good Queen” Alysanne.
In addition, Alyssa was said to have mismatched eyes, dirty blonde hair, and a broken nose.
During her childhood, she used to follow her older brother, Baelon, who later became her husband.
Although her father considered marrying her to Aemon, the eldest brother, her mother opposed the decision, saying she was meant for Baelon.
Alyssa Targaryen deserves to be portrayed in a way that represents her strength and ability. Not as a tool to corrupt Daemons on screen character. She's a strong dragon rider! So frustrating pic.twitter.com/SOv1p3uzaR
— Septa Rhae (@septarhaenyra) July 15, 2024
Eventually, Alyssa and Baelon fell in love, wed, and gave birth to two children, Viserys and Daemon.
She was an adventurous woman who used to fly with her infant sons on her dragon.
Sadly, Alyssa passed away due to complications of giving birth to her third son, who also died as an infant.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Alyssa Targaryen was the daughter of King Jaehaerys I and Queen Alysanne.
- She is revealed as the original rider of the slain dragon Meleys, which she claimed as a young woman.
- Her appearance in Daemon’s vision blurs the lines between memory, fantasy, and possible supernatural influence.
