Hey, Westeros watchers, we’re about to dive into one of the hottest theories swirling around the Game of Thrones universe.
Some fans are convinced that our favorite chaotic Targaryen, Prince Daemon, is secretly destined to become the Night King. I know, right?
It sounds crazier than Cersei after a few glasses of wine. But hold onto your dragon eggs, because the recent finale of House of the Dragon season 2 just threw us for a loop that’s got everyone talking.
Does Daemon’s vision of the Night King in the finale confirm this theory?
Well, not exactly. If anything, it pretty much ices it. (See what I did there?)
No, Daemon Targaryen is definitely not the Night King from Game of Thrones. When Daemon touches that creepy heart tree at Harrenhal and gets a peek into the future, he freaks out big time. And it’s not in an “Oh no, I’m gonna turn into a scary ice dude” way. It’s more of an “Oh crap, we’re all in deep trouble” reaction. He even rushes to tell Rhaenyra that they need to prep for a White Walker invasion. Not exactly the behavior of a guy who’s planning to lead said invasion, is it?
Let’s break down this vision, shall we?
When Daemon gets his supernatural glimpse into the future, he sees some pretty wild stuff. We’re talking a dude tangled up in a tree (probably that Bloodraven guy), a White Walker leading an army of the dead (yikes), and even a glimpse of the Mother of Dragons herself, Daenerys Targaryen, with her scaly babies. Oh, and he sees himself dying in water. Last time I checked, the Night King wasn’t exactly known for his swimming skills.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “But what about all those similarities between Daemon and the Night King?”
First off, we’ve already seen the Night King’s origin story in Game of Thrones. Remember that poor schmuck who got a dragonglass dagger to the chest courtesy of the Children of the Forest?
Yeah, that was definitely not our boy Daemon. Unless he’s got some serious time-traveling abilities we don’t know about (and in this universe, who knows?), the math just doesn’t add up.
Speaking of math, let’s talk timelines.
The Night King is supposed to be over 10,000 years old. Daemon may be a lot of things, but he’s not that old. Unless he’s got some serious anti-aging cream we don’t know about. And trust me, if the Targaryens had figured out immortality, they wouldn’t have been so obsessed with those dragons.
Oh, and remember how Targaryens are supposed to be fireproof? Well, turns out that’s not entirely true.
We’ve seen Targaryens get burned in House of the Dragon. So that whole “Night King is immune to fire” thing doesn’t really tie him to Daemon either. Sorry, theory fans!
But here’s where it gets interesting.
Daemon’s vision shows us Daenerys with her baby dragons, right after they hatched. This scene is a big deal, not just for Dany’s story, but for the whole Targaryen legacy. It’s like Daemon is seeing the future of his house, the rebirth of dragons after they’ve been gone for ages. Talk about a family reunion across time!
Speaking of dragons, there’s a theory that the eggs Dany got as a wedding gift might actually be the same ones Rhaenyra sent to the Vale. Talk about a family heirloom, huh?
Imagine passing down dragon eggs instead of your grandma’s china set.
Now, why does Daemon see all this stuff, including the Night King?
Well, it’s partly to freak us out and set up the big bad for Game of Thrones. But it’s also a wake-up call for Daemon. It’s like the universe is telling him, “Hey dude, forget about sitting on that uncomfortable chair made of swords. There’s bigger fish to fry!” Or in this case, bigger ice zombies to melt.
But let’s talk about that White Walker in Daemon’s vision for a sec. Did you notice anything… familiar about it? That fabulous silver-blonde hair?
It’s giving major Targaryen vibes, right?
Now, before you jump to conclusions, remember that the Night King we know from Game of Thrones was definitely not a Targaryen. He predates the whole Valyrian empire by thousands of years.
So why give this White Walker such luscious Targaryen locks? Well, it could be a sneaky way of showing how the Targaryens are their own worst enemy. They’re so caught up in their prophecies and dreams of power that they’re tearing themselves apart. Sound familiar? It’s like the White Walker is a mirror, showing the Targaryens the destruction they’re bringing on themselves.
But here’s a wild thought – what if there’s more than one Night King?
I mean, winter has come and gone many times in Westeros history. Who’s to say there’s only been one icy big bad? It’s like how we’ve had multiple U.S. presidents. Maybe the Night King is more of a job title than a specific person.
Now, I know some of you are still holding onto this theory. After all, George R.R. Martin’s favorite character is Daemon, and the fact that we never found his body is pretty sus. But let’s be real – sometimes a Targaryen is just a Targaryen, not a future ice zombie.
Plus, think about it. The Night King we see in Game of Thrones looks nothing like a Targaryen. He’s got First Man written all over him. And remember, the Targaryens weren’t even a big deal in Valyria until way later. They were like the Kardashians before they got famous – just another family with some dragons.
As for the Night King’s ability to ride a dragon? Well, Viserion wasn’t exactly alive at that point. He was more like a big, scaly puppet. The Night King was just pulling the strings with his ice magic. It’s not like he hopped on and said, “Hey, I’m a Targaryen, let’s go for a ride!”
So, what’s the takeaway from all this? Well, Daemon’s vision is less about him becoming the Night King and more about setting up the big picture. It’s showing us that all these petty squabbles over the Iron Throne are small potatoes compared to the icy apocalypse that’s coming.
It’s also a pretty clever way to tie House of the Dragon to Game of Thrones. It’s like the showrunners are saying, “Hey, remember that big war you watched for eight seasons? Well, here’s where it all started!” It gives Daemon’s story, and the whole Targaryen civil war, a sense of tragic irony. They’re fighting over who gets to sit on a pointy chair, completely oblivious to the real threat that’s coming.
So, what do you think? Is this vision just a way to connect the dots between House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones? Or is there more to it than meets the eye? Could Daemon be connected to the White Walkers in some other way we haven’t figured out yet?
Averagebeing’s Take: Daemon Targaryen is Daemon Targaryen, not the Night King. But hey, in the game of thrones, you never know what might happen next. Winter is coming, after all. And in Westeros, it’s always full of surprises!
