The long-awaited arrival of Daeron Targaryen has finally been confirmed. In a casting move that’s making waves both inside and outside Westeros (via House the Dragon fan account), Charlie Gordon steps into the role of Prince Daeron in Season 3 of House of the Dragon. Known in the lore as the youngest son of King Viserys I and Queen Alicent Hightower, Daeron plays a pivotal part in the escalating Targaryen civil war—and now he’s officially part of the fight.
Quick read:
- Charlie Gordon joins House of the Dragon Season 3 as Daeron Targaryen, rider of Tessarion.
- Daeron boosts the Greens’ aerial power in the escalating civil war.
- Trans actors Gordon and Abigail Thorn (Sharako Lohar) advance Westeros’ representation.
Meet Daeron: The Daring and the Blue Queen’s Rider
Daeron Targaryen isn’t just another player in the dragon-riding royal circus—he’s the legendary rider of Tessarion, the blue-hued she-dragon nicknamed the Queen of the Skies. Though absent from the first two seasons, Daeron’s presence in Season 3 marks a crucial narrative shift as the Hightower-aligned faction gains momentum. Historically dubbed “Daeron the Daring,” his battlefield reputation and loyalty to his mother’s cause are bound to add dramatic weight to the Dance of the Dragons saga.
O ator Charlie Gordon foi escalado para viver o príncipe Daeron Targaryen, o Ousado, na 3ª temporada de House of the Dragon, de acordo com nossas fontes. 🚨
Daeron é o montador da Tessarion, a Rainha Azul, e filho caçula do rei Viserys I com a rainha Alicent Hightower. 🐉🔥 pic.twitter.com/yRTx3nlMmC
— House the Dragons (@housethedragons) July 16, 2025
Charlie Gordon Makes Franchise History
Charlie Gordon’s casting as Daeron Targaryen marks a progressive leap for fantasy television—he’s the first trans man to portray a major character in HBO’s Game of Thrones universe. His arrival in Season 3 is complemented by returning character Sharako Lohar, played by talented trans actor Abigail Thorn, who made her debut in Season 2. Together, their presence signals a shift toward more inclusive storytelling within the world of Westeros. With Lohar entrenched in the naval conflict of the Stepstones and Daeron soaring in with Tessarion, Season 3 promises high-stakes drama with a refreshingly diverse ensemble.
Read next: Olivia Cooke says Daeron will make Alicent rethink her parenting choices with Aegon and Aemond
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