The prequel to Game of Thrones is set thousands of years before the events of the show. The story follows a race called the Targaryens, and in particular, their bloodline.
The Targaryens were the family that ruled Westeros for 300 years. They were known as dragons because they rode on fire-breathing dragons and had magical powers.
The Targaryens are one of the most important families in Game of Thrones lore. Their house is featured prominently throughout the series and it’s not surprising that HBO has decided to make a show about them.
House Of The Dragon Family Tree
This is the family tree as it appears in House of the Dragon. Because explaining the dozens of wayward relatives, usurpers, minor monarchs, and temporary heirs would literally take longer than watching the first episode, only the most relevant children in each generation are mentioned. Below is the House Of The Dragon Family Tree;
