By Helen Daly

Published: Monday, 22 August 2022 at 12:00 am


As the fight for the Iron Throne quite literally heats up once more in House of the Dragon, there are many runners and riders who could become the next ruler of the Seven Kingdoms.

One character who’s not technically in the running but has a major part to play in who is, is Aemma Arryn (played by Sian Brooke).

The queen to King Viserys Targaryen is tasked with birthing an heir – but trouble lies ahead for the ruling the family.

Read on for all you need to know about Aemma Arryn, including who plays her in House of the Dragon.

Who is Aemma Arryn in House of the Dragon?

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The cast of House of the Dragon.

Aemma Arryn descends from (you guessed it) House Arryn. The family sit at The Eyrie, an impenetrable castle within the Vale of Arryn.

Aemma herself is actually half Targaryen, as her mother was the Princess Daella Targaryen, who was married to Lord Rodrik Arryn. Daella was the daughter of the Old King, Jaehaerys.

That does mean, for those good at family trees, that Aemma actually married her cousin, Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine).