Emilia Clarke

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2018

Game of Thrones

Daenerys Targaryen, often called Dany, is a central character in George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series and the HBO adaptation, "Game of Thrones." She is the last surviving member of House Targaryen, rulers of the Seven Kingdoms for nearly 300 years before being overthrown.

Born during Robert's Rebellion and forced into exile as a child, Daenerys endures hardship alongside her brother, Viserys. She is sold into marriage to Khal Drogo, a powerful Dothraki warlord, and gradually transforms from a timid girl into a strong and independent leader.

Through a combination of resilience, political acumen, and the miraculous hatching of three dragon eggs, Daenerys acquires power and influence. She conquers cities in Essos, freeing slaves and building an army of loyal followers, earning titles such as "Breaker of Chains" and "Mother of Dragons."

Daenerys's primary goal becomes reclaiming the Iron Throne and ruling Westeros, believing it to be her birthright. Her journey is marked by moral complexities, testing the limits of power and the consequences of her actions. Her eventual descent into tyranny is a controversial and pivotal part of her character arc.