Why this image comes before the explorer
The poster creates instant trust because readers can scan the dynasty before they commit to searching names. The explorer below still handles the detailed family links.
A clear dynasty guide
Targaryen Family Tree
Start with a readable dynasty map first, then use search, filters, and focused guides to open the Targaryen branch that matters to you.
Good first clicks
See the Whole Line First
Open the dynasty map when you want the bird's-eye view, then jump into the branch, era, or quick answer that clears up the confusion fastest.
See the dynasty map first Open the static poster first when you want the quickest visual read of the main Targaryen line. Start with House of the Dragon Start from the Viserys I split and use this Targaryen family tree to follow the Black vs Green branch. Answer the short questions first Use a quick Targaryen family tree answer page when you only need one relationship cleared up.
Starter poster
See the Dynasty Before You Search It
Most readers who search Targaryen family tree want one readable image first. This starter poster now shows the royal spine from the Conquest through the Dance, Egg, and the late royal line in one glance.
Royal spine
Conquest to the Mad King
Use the top succession row to place the big dynasty jumps before you drop into any branch detail.
HotD branch
Viserys I to the Black and Green split
Use the left side to place Rhaenyra, Daemon, Alicent, Aegon II, Helaena, and Aemond quickly.
Egg bridge
Daeron II to Aegon V and Jaehaerys II
Use the middle bridge when repeated names start to blur together and you need the dynasty reset.
Late royal line
Aerys II, Rhaegar, Daenerys, and Jon Snow
Use the right side for the Game of Thrones era most casual readers already recognize.
What this still simplifies
Not every marriage and side house appears here
This homepage poster favors the clearest ruling path and the branches readers search most often first.
Why the middle is compressed
It is built to orient new readers fast
The poster keeps the homepage readable, then lets the kings guide and character pages unpack the messy middle.
Start here
Explore the Complete Targaryen Family Tree
Start with the main Targaryen family tree tools first, then narrow into the Targaryen family branch that makes the wider dynasty easier to read.
Search for Any Targaryen Character
Use the Targaryen family tree homepage search when you already know a name, alias, or branch you want to clear up first.
Filter the Family Tree by Era or Series
Use Targaryen family tree filters to start with House of the Dragon, the Dunk and Egg era, or the late royal line when the full dynasty feels too broad.
View Parents, Children, Spouses, and Siblings
Use the Targaryen family tree preview drawer to check the closest family links before deciding whether you need the full character page.
Featured characters
Preview the branch before you open a full guide
These cards give readers a quick way into the most useful names, branches, and routes across the dynasty.
Dunk & Egg Era
Aegon V Targaryen
"Egg"
Egg is one of Maekar I's sons and later becomes King Aegon V, which is why his branch matters to both readers and viewers.
Dunk & Egg Era
Maekar I Targaryen
"King Maekar I"
Maekar is one of the best anchors for understanding the Dunk and Egg era because his children include both Egg and Maester Aemon.
Dunk & Egg Era
Aemon Targaryen
"Maester Aemon"
Maester Aemon bridges the Dunk and Egg branch and the late dynasty known to Game of Thrones viewers.
GoT Era
Rhaegar Targaryen
"Prince Rhaegar"
Rhaegar is the key late-dynasty figure because he connects the fallen royal line to Jon Snow in the show-focused tree.
HotD Era
Rhaenyra Targaryen
"The Realm's Delight"
Rhaenyra stands at the center of the Dance, so her branch is one of the clearest ways into the House of the Dragon family split.
HotD Era
Daemon Targaryen
"The Rogue Prince"
Daemon is a cross-branch connector whose relationships make the House of the Dragon era much easier to understand.
HotD Era
Viserys I Targaryen
"King Viserys I"
Viserys I is the central anchor for House of the Dragon because his family structure creates the Black and Green split.
HotD Era
Aegon II Targaryen
"King Aegon II"
Aegon II is the main rival claimant to Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon, which makes him essential to the Green branch view of the tree.
Showing 9 featured characters
Dunk & Egg Era
Aegon V Targaryen
Known as "Egg"
Egg is one of Maekar I's sons and later becomes King Aegon V, which is why his branch matters to both readers and viewers.
Full TreeA Knight of the 7K
View Parents, Children, Spouses, and Siblings
Parent branchMaekar I Targaryen, Dyanna Dayne
Spouse linkBetha Blackwood
Child branchDuncan Targaryen, Jaehaerys II Targaryen
How to read it
How to Read the Targaryen Family Tree
The Targaryen family tree gets easier when you keep the main line, side branches, and succession jumps in separate mental buckets.
The Main Royal Line
In any Targaryen family tree view, start with the ruling line first, then widen into siblings, marriages, and later descendants only when needed.
Marriage Branches and Side Lines
A Targaryen family tree gets easier when you treat marriages and side branches as connectors that explain why one name suddenly matters in another part of the tree.
Heirs, Claimants, and Successions
In this Targaryen family tree, the clearest shortcut is to ask who inherits, who contests the line, and which generation the page is using.
By era
Targaryen Family Tree by Era
The Targaryen family tree looks very different depending on whether you start with the Conquest, the Dance, the Dunk and Egg years, or the late royal line.
By era
The Dance of the Dragons
This Targaryen family tree era guide shows how Viserys I, Rhaenyra, Daemon, and Aegon II split the royal line.
By era
The Dunk and Egg Era
This Targaryen family tree era guide traces Egg, Maekar, and Maester Aemon through one of the dynasty's most confusing branches.
By era
The Game of Thrones Era
This Targaryen family tree era guide follows the late royal line from Aerys II to Rhaegar, Daenerys, and Jon Snow.
Key characters
Key Characters in the Targaryen Family Tree
These are the Targaryen family tree pages most likely to unlock the Targaryen family branch, era, or succession jump that sent readers here in the first place.
Dunk & Egg Era
Aegon V Targaryen
"Egg"
Egg is one of Maekar I's sons and later becomes King Aegon V, which is why his branch matters to both readers and viewers.
Dunk & Egg Era
Maekar I Targaryen
"King Maekar I"
Maekar is one of the best anchors for understanding the Dunk and Egg era because his children include both Egg and Maester Aemon.
Dunk & Egg Era
Aemon Targaryen
"Maester Aemon"
Maester Aemon bridges the Dunk and Egg branch and the late dynasty known to Game of Thrones viewers.
GoT Era
Rhaegar Targaryen
"Prince Rhaegar"
Rhaegar is the key late-dynasty figure because he connects the fallen royal line to Jon Snow in the show-focused tree.
HotD Era
Rhaenyra Targaryen
"The Realm's Delight"
Rhaenyra stands at the center of the Dance, so her branch is one of the clearest ways into the House of the Dragon family split.
HotD Era
Daemon Targaryen
"The Rogue Prince"
Daemon is a cross-branch connector whose relationships make the House of the Dragon era much easier to understand.
HotD Era
Viserys I Targaryen
"King Viserys I"
Viserys I is the central anchor for House of the Dragon because his family structure creates the Black and Green split.
HotD Era
Aegon II Targaryen
"King Aegon II"
Aegon II is the main rival claimant to Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon, which makes him essential to the Green branch view of the tree.
By series
Targaryen Family Tree by Series
These Targaryen family tree guides begin with the version of the family most viewers already know, then widen into the surrounding branch.
Series
House of the Dragon Targaryen Family Tree
This page starts with the family split House of the Dragon viewers already know, then widens into the surrounding branch.
Series
Game of Thrones Targaryen Family Tree
This page keeps the focus on the late Targaryen branch that matters most in Game of Thrones.
Series
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Targaryen Family Tree
This series page narrows the dynasty to the branch most relevant to Egg, Maekar, and Maester Aemon.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions About the Targaryen Family Tree
These Targaryen family tree answers clear up one confusion quickly, then point to the next branch only if you want more context.
Short answer
How Is Jon Snow Related to the Targaryens?
In the show-focused canon, Jon Snow is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen, which places him in the late Targaryen royal line.
Short answer
Who Is Egg in the Targaryen Family Tree?
Egg is Aegon V Targaryen, one of the sons of Maekar I Targaryen and a later king in the dynasty.
Short answer
How Many Aegons Are in the Targaryen Family Tree?
There are multiple Aegons across the Targaryen dynasty, which is one reason readers often need a guided family tree instead of a simple list.
Sources and notes
Sources and Canon Notes
This Targaryen family tree labels the version it is using when books and shows differ, then keeps the method visible instead of burying it inside one page.
Canon
Book Canon vs Show Canon
See where this Targaryen family tree uses book, show, mixed, or editorial labels when the family line changes across versions.
Method
How This Family Tree Is Updated
See how this Targaryen family tree keeps aliases, relationship notes, and source references traceable instead of hiding page-by-page edits.
Guide
Targaryen Kings Family Tree
This guide reorganizes the dynasty around rulers and succession so repeated names become easier to follow.
Framework
How the Site Is Structured
Understand why this Targaryen family tree gives characters, series pages, guides, and one-question FAQs their own roles.