Is Tyrion a Targaryen?

More importantly, Tyrion's potential lineage as a Targaryen alters everything that he thought he knew about himself and his future. Rather than betray Daenerys, he may be joining her to fulfill a long-held prophecy in The Winds of Winter.
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Is Tyrion the Mad King's son?

The theory goes that Tyrion is not Tywin Lannister's son, but that he is actually the son of the Mad King — Aerys II Targaryen. In George R. R. Martin's books, the Mad King and Tyrion's mother Joanna Lannister had some history.
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Does Tyrion know Jon Snow is a Targaryen?

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One scene, in particular, revealed Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) knew about Jon Snow's (Kit Harington) true identity as Aegon Targaryen.
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Why can Tyrion touch the dragons?

Tyrion, unwilling to let Rhaegal and Viserion starve themselves to death, ventured down into the darkness to unchain them. Against all odds, the dragons allowed Tyrion to get close to them, touch them, and even tell them a story as he worked to break their chains.
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Do the dragons love Tyrion?

I'm talking about 6x02 Tyrion with dragons, that immensely strong affinity between Tyrion and the dragons, Tyrion was nearly in tears at the very first sight of dragons and love them so much (similar to dany), while dragons immediately accepted him and did not try to burn him.....
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Tyrion Targaryen: is Tyrion the Mad King's son?



Why did Drogon let Jon Snow touch him?

Jon stands his ground instead of running from the dragon, and after a few moments, Drogon seems to trust him — and Jon even reaches out and touches him. The dragon's trust clearly means a lot to Daenerys, and it could have major implications in coming episodes.
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Why did Tyrion look sad when Jon and Dany?

Instead, Tyrion's upset expression seems to be reflecting concern for both Jon and Daenerys — and their armies. "It's dangerous for everybody involved," Dinklage said. "I'm sure its good for both of them in the moment but you don't even get the relief of how beautiful it could be or should be."
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Does Maester aemon know Jon is a Targaryen?

Aemon says he is aware of Jon's struggle and reveals his Targaryen heritage to him, recounting the deaths of his nephew Aerys II, Aerys's son Rhaegar, and Rhaegar's two young children; neither Aemon nor Jon are aware that Rhaegar and his children were Jon's true father and half-siblings.
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Was Tyrion jealous of Jon and Daenerys?

Dinklage further elaborates on Tyrion's feelings for Daenerys: “She's awe-inspiring. He's questioning that because he doesn't have a good track record for falling in love. There's jealousy wrapped up in there. And he loves Jon Snow, too.
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Is Tyron a Targaryen?

In the book series, Tyrion was described as having white-blonde hair like Targaryens rather than the golden color common among Targaryens. Despite the evidence, Tyrion was never revealed to be a secret Targaryen, at least in the TV series.
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Is Jon Snow a Targaryen?

In season 8 Jon Snow (Kit Harington) finds out what the rest of us have known since the Game Of Thrones' season 6 finale “The Winds of Winter:” Jon is a Targaryen. And, not only that, but he is the legitimate heir to the Iron Throne with a fancy new name to boot — Aegon Targaryen, Sixth Of His Name.
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How is Tyrion related to Daenerys?

There's significant evidence in the books which points to Tyrion being the son of not Tywin and Joanna Lannister, but of Mad King Aerys Targaryen and Joanna Lannister. This would make him Dany's half-brother and, potentially, the rightful heir to the Iron Throne.
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Are Cersei and Jaime targaryens?

Because it is important to the story Martin's telling. It's important because Cersei and Jaime have been secretly Targaryens this whole time. Think for a moment about the traits that define Targaryens — besides just silver hair and dragon-riding. They're typically beautiful, strong, and prone to incest.
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Why was aerys targaryen called the mad king?

He developed a fear of sharp objects, refusing to have his hair or fingernails cut, and his suspicion of poison led to him becoming gaunt (although his appearance was cleaned up in Game of Thrones' sixth season). Thus Aerys became known as the Mad King.
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Was Tyrion's mother a Targaryen?

Tyrion's mum was Joanna Lannister, who was the wife of his father Tywin Lannister. Joanna and Tywin were first cousins, meaning that she was already a Lannister before their marriage. Together they had three children – twins Cerseri and Jaime, and then their youngest child Tyrion.
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Did Uncle Benjen know about Jon?

Benjen mentions Jon wouldn't know what he'd be giving up. This is the weakest, but first hint Benjen may know something about Jon. He may just be referring to love, family, and a position of honor in the Stark house. We can't ignore with all the r+l=j that benjen is referring to his birthright, or even both.
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Why does Aemon say egg?

He was named after his great-great-uncle, Prince Aemon the Dragonknight, by his grandfather, Daeron II Targaryen. Aemon was a bookish boy. He and his younger brother, Prince Aegon, pretended that their dragon eggs would hatch so they could be dragonriders. Aemon gave Aegon the nickname of "Egg".
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Why did Tyrion betray Daenerys?

Tyrion betrays his queen by telling Varys the truth about Jon Snow's parentage. Deeming her an unfit monarch, the Spider throws his support behind the former King in the North. Varys prepares to declare Jon as Aegon Targaryen to the Westerosi lords and tries to poison Daenerys before his schemes are revealed.
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Why is Sansa jealous of Dany?

Sansa had reason to distrust Daenerys. The Mad King killed her uncle and grandfather, and Sansa was at the mercy of a queen while a hostage in King's Landing. However, she rebuffs the Dragon Queen even when Daenerys risks her life to defend Sansa's home against the Night King.
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Was Tyrion scared of Daenerys?

8 Daenerys Frightened Him

The fear Tyrion felt around Daenerys was another reason their friendship off-balance. The Targaryen queen proves her Hand had good reason to be frightened when she destroys King's Landing in season's 8's polarizing penultimate episode, "The Bells."
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Why did the night King not burn?

So, it shouldn't be a shock to anyone that he was able to withstand the direct blaze from Drogon's fire. And his immunity to fire doesn't have anything to do with a possible Targaryen lineage but rather everything to do with his magic. The only way to defeat him is with Valyrian steel, and that's just what Arya does.
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Did Bran know he would be king?

But did Bran actually foresee himself becoming king? When Tyrion Lannister asks him if he'll take the role, Bran answers, "Why do you think I came all this way?" implying that he probably knew what was coming.
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Can Bran see the future?

There were several hints this season that, as the Three-Eyed Raven, Bran had mastered his greenseeing abilities to such an extent that he could clearly see the future.
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