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Everything to know about House of the Dragon star Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen)

By Natalie Zamora

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Emma D’Arcy attends HBO Original Drama Series "House Of The Dragon" World Premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on July 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Emma D’Arcy attends HBO Original Drama Series "House Of The Dragon" World Premiere at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on July 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images) /
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It’s the final countdown until House of the Dragon premieres this Sunday, August 21. While we wait for the Game of Thrones spinoff to make its highly-anticipated debut, we’re getting to know the fresh faces of the cast who we might not have heard of before. One of those is Emma D’Arcy, who will be portraying the role of Rhaenyra Targaryen.

As the first child of King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine), Rhaenyra should be his heir to the Iron Throne after his passing. This would make her the first Queen to rule Westeros. However, that’s easier said than done when others believe they deserve it more.

D’Arcy is a nonbinary actor who is bound to blow us away in this starring role. Here’s everything you need to know about the up-and-comer.

Emma D’Arcy age

D’Arcy was born in London, England on June 27, 1992, which makes them 30 years old.

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House of the Dragon. Photograph by Ollie Upton / HBO /

Emma D’Arcy Instagram

Like their House of the Dragon costars, D’Arcy is active on Instagram and currently has over 19,000 followers. The actor has used their platform to promote the Game of Thrones spinoff, but also to share awesome shots of their travels. We’re sure by the time D’Arcy makes their debut in the HBO show, their follower count will only go up.

Check out D’Arcy’s Instagram page and give them a follow here.

Emma D’Arcy roles

Before landing the part of Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon, D’Arcy appeared in the Amazon Prime Video shows Truth Seekers (2020) and Hanna (2020), as well as Netflix’s Wanderlust (2018). They also had a role in the 2021 film Mothering Sunday alongside Olivia Colman, Colin Firth, Odessa Young, and Josh O’Connor.

D’Arcy only has 11 acting credits to their resume right now, but we’re sure they will continue to book starring roles after people see them in House of the Dragon. Check out their full IMDb page here.

Fans of George R.R. Martin cannot wait to see Rhaenyra Targaryen and the story of Fire & Blood come to life. Don’t miss the premiere of House of the Dragon this Sunday, August 21 on HBO.

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