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Game of Thrones Fans Believe Daemon Targaryen Is The Future White Walker King

He does look like him, right?

Tito PernaletebyTito Pernalete
August 30, 2022
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Game of Thrones Fans Believe Daemon Targaryen Is The Future White Walker King

We’ve all thought it: Daemon Targaryen looks awfully similar to the White Walker King. And many viewers from around the globe believe there might be something to the theory. Then again, they believed the same thing about King Viserys, Aemond Targaryen, and Ser Otto Hightower.

  • Game of Thrones
  • Clues That Daemon Targaryen Is The Night King
  • Targaryen Blood

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones may be over, but House of the Dragon still serves as a building block to a lot of historical context we missed on Westeros. One of the many things this show could explore is the Night King and the origins of White Walkers.

Before we get into it, yes, we understand that Game of Thrones actually gave us an “origin” of the White Walkers, even showing the first man who eventually became the White Walker King. Yet, in classic TV fashion, some of the things that are established can either be revised or even retconned. If the opportunity for a more engaging origin presents itself, the writers are definitely getting on top of that.

There’s also the problem of an unreliable narrator, as the origins we were shown might just have been a way for the Targaryen legacy to stand without the taint of such a barbaric fate for one of their own. The Targaryen who might have been the victim of this cruel fate is none other than Daemon Targaryen, played by Matt Smith.

Clues That Daemon Targaryen Is The Night King

Daemon Targaryen white walker king

Smith’s character seems to have some similarities to the Night King that we can’t ignore. First is his wavy mane of hair, which is similar to the first look we got from Game of Thrones for the White Walker King. This style of pure white hair doesn’t seem to be shared with any other White Walkers or people from Westeros. Therefore, it isn’t too much of a stretch to assume that it is a Targaryen spearheading the wights.

Another interesting clue involves the attire worn by Daemon. Not many people in Westeros seem to enjoy the studded vest-like piece, so it is a bit odd that the final look of the Night King is similar to what Daemon wears in the series. Once again, this is just speculation, but he seems like the type to keep his sense of style, even with the whole mindless zombie thing going on.

Targaryen Blood

House of the Dragon is still a pretty new entry in the grand scheme of things, so it’s safe to say that the doors for exploration are wide open. Daemon seems like a snobbish Targaryen right now, but there’s a good chance that his character arc could completely change the audience’s sentiment toward him before a tragic downfall into his frosty throne. It would be quite poetic for the writers to have him become king, but not in a way he may have anticipated.

Our final hint towards his White Walker status lies in his Targaryen blood and the ability to ride dragons. The Night King wasn’t only able to steal a dragon from Daenerys, but he could also bend it to his will, making it his own zombie-like steed. Sure, it is cool to assume that the ancient magic in its blood allowed him to control dragons, but that feels kind of flimsy compared to an explanation involving Daemon’s unique Targaryen blood mixed with whatever the White Walkers have going on. That combination may have been potent enough to conquer and zombify the dragon!

What do you think, is Daemon Targaryen the White Walker King? Also, read up on how House of the Dragon finally answers a mystery about the Night King and why Game of Thrones was wrong. Targaryens aren’t fireproof.

House of the Dragon

An internal succession war within House Targaryen at the height of its power, 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen.

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Creator: Ryan J. Condal, George R.R. Martin
Cast: Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Graham McTavish, Fabien Frankel, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Ewan Mitchell, Paddy Considine, Milly Alcock, Emily Carey
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Number of Seasons: 2
Streaming Service: HBO Max
Tags: Game of ThronesHouse of the DragonTV News
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About the Author: Tito Pernalete

Tito Pernalete is a Venezuelan writer, movie buff, and lifelong geek with a love for sci-fi, tech, and all things weird and wonderful. When he’s not slaying bosses in Elden Ring or rewatching RoboCop for the 100th time, he’s dreaming of Japan or diving into '80s horror classics.

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Comments 15

  1. blurp ee says:
    3 years ago

    i’m beting aemons is the night king; not daemon

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says:
    3 years ago

    Here’s my theory. Daemon is not the night king but the best friend of the NK with the long hair !

    Reply
  3. Step says:
    3 years ago

    aemond targaryen Becomes the king of white walkers in my opinion

    Reply
  4. RAUL says:
    3 years ago

    OFCOURSE HE CAN BE BECAUSE ONLY A KNIGHT KING WAS UNBURNT

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says:
    3 years ago

    The night king doesn’t have hair. You have the wrong picture

    Reply
    • Kevin says:
      3 years ago

      Would hair be scraggly and thinning. Hair Care is not really easy to get

      Reply
  6. Anonymous says:
    3 years ago

    Yes night king

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says:
    3 years ago

    It also adds to the dagger of valerian steel that is the family targarian air loom would be the only weapon that could kill the night king

    Reply
  8. downanddistancefbl says:
    3 years ago

    That would be silly. The Night’s King has been around since around 8,000 years prior to the original GOT series.

    Reply
  9. Joanna says:
    3 years ago

    He is the night king I know it he has to be.

    Reply
  10. Kevin Williams says:
    3 years ago

    It would make sense if he were the ice king

    Reply
    • downanddistancefbl says:
      3 years ago

      It would make absolutely no sense.

      Reply
  11. Anonymous says:
    3 years ago

    Yes I thought it from the minute I saw him!

    Reply
    • Annette Jewell says:
      3 years ago

      I agree just the whole 3 episode of the tv show makes you think of the Night King.

      Reply
      • ARCHIE Bunkr says:
        3 years ago

        What show are you watching?

        Reply

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