Do all Targaryens not burn?

TARGARYENS ARE NOT IMMUNE TO FIRE! Sorry to yell at you with an all-caps answer; I'm actually just quoting George R.R. Martin, who exclaimed as much when addressing this “common misconception” during a chat all the way back in 1999: TARGARYENS ARE NOT IMMUNE TO FIRE!
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Are any other Targaryens fireproof?

It is clear that, at the very least, Daenerys is fireproof and can withstand exceptional heat. It is also clear that there is an understanding that this holds only for a 'true dragon'. However, of the three Targaryen characters in Game of Thrones, Jon, herself and Viserys, she is the only one with this special gift.
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Which Targaryens were immune to fire?

Throughout Game of Thrones, the ultimate way in which Daenerys Targaryen is shown to be a “true dragon” is by her resistance to fire.
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Why do Targaryens not burn?

“TARGARYENS ARE NOT IMMUNE TO FIRE!” the author emphatically stated. “The birth of Dany's dragons was unique, magical, wonderous, a miracle. She is called The Unburnt because she walked into the flames and lived. But her brother sure as hell wasn't immune to that molten gold.”
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Are all Valyrians immune to fire?

Daenerys is the only known Valyrian ever to be immune to fire. Jon Snow, son of her brother Rhaegar, burned his hand throwing a lantern at a wight while saving Lord Commander Mormont, and her older brother Viserys was killed by molten gold. Past Targaryens weren't immune either.
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Are Targaryens immune to fire?



Who was the most badass Targaryen?

Aegon I is the pinnacle of Targaryen greatness. His name is mentioned so often across the course of the show that book-averters and die-hard fans alike can both recite his history. He is the reason that the Seven Kingdoms exist as we know them. He is the legendary rider of the largest dragon, Balerion the Black Dread.
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Why only Targaryens ride dragons?

Daenerys Targaryen rides Drogon for the first time. A dragonrider was an individual who was able to bond with and mount a dragon. The Targaryens were the only surviving house of the Valyrian dragonlords, making them the last known dragonriders.
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Did all Targaryens go mad?

About. Some Targaryens appear to be born mad. Others may not display madness when they are younger but can develop it as the years go by, especially when circumstances encourage it, such the Defiance of Duskendale which affected Aerys II Targaryen very deeply.
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Was Jon Snow immune to fire?

So, when Jon saved Commander Jeor Mormont from a Wight, using his bare hand to throw a lantern across the room—he let out a scream. He was burned by the fire; he is not fireproof.
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Can only Targaryens touch dragons?

The survivors, led by the Targaryens, left their old home to conquer Westeros. While the general consensus within the world of Game of Thrones is that only those with Valyrian or Targaryen blood in their veins can tame a dragon, the validity of that assertion is ambiguous.
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Did all Targaryens have purple eyes?

Note that not all Targaryens have purple eyes: Queen Alysanne Targaryen's eyes were clear blue, and Prince Valarr Targaryen's eyes were also blue. Children of Targaryen/non-Targaryen marriages may also have eyes of a non-Valyrian color. For example, Prince Baelor, whose mother was Myriah Martell, had brown eyes.
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Why is Viserys not fireproof?

No, Targaryens are not immune to fire. Similarly, Daenerys' brother Viserys was killed when Khal Drogo dumped a pot of molten gold over his head, so they're clearly not immune to extreme heat either.
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Why do Targaryens have white hair?

The Targaryens have white or silvery blonde hair because the family is originally from Old Valyria, where lighter hair colours and skin were extremely common. Thanks to generations of inbreeding, the Targaryens have managed to preserve their distinctive Valyrian features.
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Is Rhaenyra Targaryen fire proof?

But, according to George R.R. Martin, Targaryens definitely aren't fireproof. "TARGARYENS ARE NOT IMMUNE TO FIRE!" Martin stressed in a Q&A (opens in new tab) way back in 1999 (via Time (opens in new tab)). "The birth of Dany's dragons was unique, magical, wonderous, a miracle.
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How many Targaryens were immune to fire?

No, Targaryens are not immune to fire.

Similarly, Daenerys' brother Viserys was killed when Khal Drogo dumped a pot of molten gold over his head, so they're clearly not immune to extreme heat either. That said, it's easy to understand why fans came to think the Targaryens are immune to fire.
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Are Velaryons not fire proof?

Even though Laena Velaryon is Targaryen from her mother's side, she can burn because Valyrians are not impervious to fire. The author of the books, George R. R. Martin has explained that Daenerys' case was an exceptional circumstance. He told fans during an interaction: “TARGARYENS ARE NOT IMMUNE TO FIRE!
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Are white walkers immune to fire?

During the Massacre at Hardhome, White Walkers are shown to be resistant to fire due to the extreme cold they radiate, which snuffs out any flames in their vicinity.
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Why are the Targaryens so special?

They're famed for their ability to tame dragons; hence, “house of the dragon.” That rare talent helped the Targaryens establish an immense dynasty over the realm; but as always when we're dealing with Game of Thrones, even empires can topple, and the iron throne is never a safe place to sit.
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Why did Jon Snow's eyes change color?

Earlier that day, Jon Snow unknowingly drank a serum that turned his eyes into mood rings. Their greenish-brown hue means he's distressed. Jon Snow's eyes get lighter whenever he plays dead.
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What sickness does Viserys have?

The show has got the speed of the disease correct. King Viserys has lived with leprosy for many decades and the disease has grown very slowly.
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Why are the Targaryens black?

The decision to depict the richest family in Westeros as Black came from showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, who acknowledged the frequent criticism Game of Thrones received for its lack of diversity. "The world is very different now than it was 10 years ago when [Game of Thrones] all started.
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What illness does Viserys have?

Previously, Paddy Considine, who played Viserys, spoke to EW on the nature of Viserys' condition, which he said is "...a form of leprosy." He continued, saying that his illness "... becomes a metaphor for being king, and the stress and strain that it puts on you."
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Can Jon Snow ride dragons?

That character wasn't in the show, but it gives you a good idea when someone not of Valyrian heritage attempts to bond with a dragon. With that knowledge, it's pretty incredible that Jon is able to ride a dragon—especially before he learns of his true heritage.
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Who was the first Targaryen to ride a dragon?

Queen Daenerys Targaryen mounts the dragon Drogon for the first time, becoming the first dragonrider in a century and a half.
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Why are Targaryens heir to the throne?

It's a pretty clear-cut thing. Daenerys is the daughter of the Mad King and was, for most of the show's run, the only Targaryen that anyone knew of. So she was the official heir, and anyone else who sits on it is a usurper.
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