*Warning: Contains spoilers from the book Fire & Blood and spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2 episode 7*

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As House of the Dragon season 2 approaches its fiery finale, we've been introduced to even more dragonriders as the Dance of Dragons continues.

Season 2 episode 7 saw Hugh Hammer (Kieran Bew) and Ulf White (Tom Bennett) claim their dragons after answering a call for Targaryen bastards (also known as dragonseeds) from Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy).

It sets us up for an inevitable brutal clash between the Greens and the Blacks – so, as the season 2 finale nears, here's your full guide to the dragons of House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon dragons: Full guide to dragons and riders

The following dragons are still alive or are set to be introduced in House of the Dragon season 2:

The following dragons are deceased in House of the Dragon season 2:

  • Arrax (Prince Lucerys Velaryon's dragon)
  • Balerion (Aegon the Conqueror's dragon who was then ridden by Prince Viserys before he became King)
  • Meleys (Princess Rhaenys Targaryen's dragon)

Here's more detail on the dragons...

Vhagar

Vhagar roaring in House of the Dragon
Vhagar roaring in House of the Dragon. HBO

Owner: Prince Regent Aemond Targaryen

Status: Alive

Vhagar is not only alive and well as we head into season 2 – she's the biggest dragon of them all. She'll be crucial in the war to come, as fierce warrior Aemond prepares for battle.

Vhagar was first ridden by Queen Visenya Targaryen but would go on to be owned by Prince Baelon Targaryen, Lady Laena Velaryon and finally, Aemond.

Though her description was never fully written down, George RR Martin confirmed to an artist who wanted to depict her that she was "bronze with greenish blue highlights and bright green eyes". She would grow to be the largest dragon in Westeros.

Vermithor

Hugh Hammer in House of the Dragon season 2
Hugh Hammer in House of the Dragon season 2 HBO

Owner: Hugh Hammer

Status: Alive

The elderly dragon plays a big part in Dance of the Dragons. In season 2 episode 7, he was claimed by Hugh Hammer after Rhaenyra's call for dragoneeds/Targaryen bastards. While Hugh watched his fellow hopefuls burn to death, he was able to claim Vermithor, the biggest dragon in the world after Vhagar.

Vermithor previously belonged to the 'Old King', King Jaehaerys I Targaryen, the grandfather of King Viserys I Targaryen and King Consort Daemon Targaryen.

Arrax

Owner: Prince Lucerys Targaryen

Status: Dead

Arrax was involved in the first major dragon fight for years in Westeros at the end of episode 10. He is involved in a battle with Vhagar and Aemond and is killed, alongside his rider, Lucerys. This major moment will be the catalyst for civil war.

This dragon was quite small and young and Lucerys was his only rider.

Vermax

Owner: Prince Jacaerys Velaryon

Status: Alive

While we haven't seen much of Vermax – only in season 1 episode 6 when Jace tries to train him to breathe fire on command – he will go on to play a crucial part in the Dance of the Dragons. In episode 10, Vermax and his rider fly to Winterfell and Eyrie to confirm support for his mother.

Vermax is quite a small and young dragon and Jacaerys has been the only rider.

Syrax

Syrax in House of the Dragon
Syrax in House of the Dragon. HBO/Sky Atlantic

Owner: Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen

Status: Alive

Syrax's only owner is Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy). She is said to have had yellow scales and while big, wasn't as big as some of the other dragons we'll meet in the series. Rhaenyra first rides her when she was as young as seven.

Meleys

Rhaenys Targaryen in House of the Dragon, wearing armour and sitting atop a dragon, who is out of shot below. There is a cloudy sky in the background.
Eve Best as Rhaenys Targaryen in House of the Dragon. HBO

Owner: Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

Status: Dead

While Meleys and Rhaenys fought valiantly, the pair both perished in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4 at the hands of Aemond Targaryen and his dragon Vhagar.

The previous rider of Meleys before Rhaenys was Princess Alyssa Targaryen, the mother of King Viserys I Targaryen and King Consort Daemon Targaryen.

Dreamfyre

Owner: Queen Helena Targaryen

Status: Alive

Blue and silver Dreamfyre is a thing of beauty and is treasured by Helaena Targaryen.

Before Helaena, Dreamfyre was ridden by Queen Rhaena Targaryen, the daughter of King Aenys I Targaryen and Queen Alyssa Velaryon and the prisoner-wife and niece of King Maegor I Targaryen.

Caraxes

Ceraxes in House of the Dragon
Caraxes in House of the Dragon. Courtesy of HBO

Owner: King Consort Daemon Targaryen

Status: Alive

Caraxes has had two owners by the time we meet him in House of the Dragon: Prince Aemon Targaryen (the heir to Jaehaerys Targaryen, father of Princess Rhaenys Targaryen) and Prince Daemon Targaryen (played by Matt Smith). The beast is said to be predominantly red, meaning he has the nickname 'Blood Wyrm'.

Balerion

Paddy Considine and Milly Alcock in House of the Dragon.
Paddy Considine and Milly Alcock in House of the Dragon in front of Balerion's skull. Ollie Upton / HBO

Owner: King Viserys I Targaryen

Status: Dead

Balerion was owned by House Targaryen and was passed down through the family. Owners included Aegon I Targaryen, Maegor I Targaryen, Aerea Targaryen and in House of the Dragon, he is owned by (the soon-to-be King) Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine). In the books, he was said to have black scales and wings, and his fire was also black with bits of red.

A powerful dragon, Balerion could melt steel and stone. It was said his wingspan was so large it would create massive shadows on towns when he was in flight. According to lore, Balerion helped Aegon to craft the Iron Throne his most recent owner will soon sit on.

When we meet Balerion in House of the Dragon, he has sadly passed away, and his skull is on display.

Seasmoke

Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull with Seasmoke
As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Daemon pressures Oscar Tully to raise up his bannermen.

Owner: Addam of Hull

Status: Alive

Seasmoke is pale and grey, making him visibly different to other dragons seen in House of the Dragon. He was owned by Laenor Velaryon but has since been claimed by Addam of Hull, the bastard son of Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint).

In season 2 episode 7, Rhaneyra confronted Addam, with the ship hand pledging his fealty to her.

Silverwing

Tom Bennett as Ulf White in House of the Dragon season 2
Tom Bennett as Ulf White in House of the Dragon season 2 HBO

Owner: Ulf White

Status: Alive

Unsurprisingly, Silverwing is a silvery colour and is said to be a docile dragon. She has a close bond with Vermithor. In the books, Silverwing becomes riderless upon Queen Alysanne Targaryen's death, but during the Dance of Dragons, bonds with a new rider, Ulf the White, which we saw in season 2 episode 7.

Moondancer

Owner: Lady Baela Targaryen

Status: Alive

Moondancer is a pale green dragon and is relatively small but very nimble. Baela first rides her at the age of 14 when she was no bigger than a warhorse.

Sheepstealer

Owner: Rhaena Targaryen/Nettles

Status: Alive

Sheepstealer is a wild dragon who, in the book, was claimed by the lowborn teenager Nettles. However, it appears her story has been conflated with Lady Rhaena Targaryen's in the series.

Sunfyre

Owner: King Aegon II Targaryen

Status: Alive

Sunfyre is a dragon with gleaming gold scales ridden by King Aegon Targaryen. A formidable fighter, Sunfyre will play an important part in the Dance of Dragons.

Tessarion

A wide shot of an army marching with Hightower banners through a rural setting as a blue dragon Tessarion flies overhead in House of the Dragon season 2.
A wide shot of an army marching with Hightower banners through a rural setting as a blue dragon Tessarion flies overhead in House of the Dragon season 2. HBO

Owner: Prince Daeron Targaryen

Status: Alive

Tessarion, dubbed 'The Blue Queen' is seen in the finale of House of the Dragon season 2.

This young blue dragon is ridden by the brave - so far unseen - youngest son of King Viserys I Targaryen and Queen Alicent Hightower, Prince Daeron Targaryen, who currently resides at Oldtown in the Reach.

Tyraxes

Owner: Prince Joffrey Velaryon

Status: Alive

Tyraxes is a relatively small dragon who was bonded with Prince Joffrey Velaryon from birth.

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