Targaryen Family Tree — Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
The complete Targaryen dynasty guide for A Knight of the Seven
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Family Tree
The Complete Targaryen Dynasty During the Dunk and Egg Era
How Egg Connects to Jon Snow
From Aegon V to Jon Snow — the Complete Bloodline
Aegon V (Egg)
King The unlikely king who rose from squire to ruler
Aerys II
The Mad King Whose madness ended the dynasty
Rhaegar Targaryen
Prince The dragon prince who loved Lyanna Stark
Jon Snow
Aegon Targaryen The hidden heir and last hope
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — Video Guide
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Key Characters in the Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Family Tree
Meet the major Targaryens from the Dunk and Egg era
Baelor Targaryen
The Prince Who Died at Ashford — Maekar’s brother and heir whose death changed Targaryen succession forever.
King Maekar Targaryen
Father of Egg and Aemon — the king who shaped the Dunk and Egg era.
Aegon V
The Boy Who Became King — and the great-grandfather of Daenerys and Jon Snow.
Maester Aemon
The Last Targaryen at the Wall — Egg’s brother who chose the Night’s Watch over the Iron Throne.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the Targaryen family tree
Who is Egg in Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
Egg is Aegon Targaryen, the youngest son of King Maekar and the squire of Ser Duncan the Tall. He shaves his silver Targaryen hair to travel incognito. He later becomes King Aegon V — one of the most beloved rulers in Targaryen history and the great-grandfather of Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow.
How is Baelor Related to Egg in the Targaryen Family Tree?
Baelor Targaryen is Egg’s uncle. Both are sons of King Daeron II — Baelor as the eldest son and heir, Maekar as the fourth son. This makes Baelor and Maekar brothers, and Baelor the uncle of Egg. When Baelor dies at the Ashford Tournament, the succession passes through his brothers — eventually reaching Maekar and then Egg.
How Does Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Connect to Game of Thrones?
The connection runs directly through Egg. The boy seen squiring for Ser Duncan in Knight of the Seven Kingdoms grew up to become King Aegon V. His son Jaehaerys II fathered Aerys II — the Mad King of Game of Thrones. Aerys fathered Rhaegar, who with Lyanna Stark conceived Jon Snow. This makes Jon Snow the direct descendant of the small bald boy in Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Who is Maekar Targaryen in Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
Maekar is the fourth son of King Daeron II and Egg’s father. He appears in the series as a stern and demanding man who sends his youngest son to squire for a hedge knight as punishment — though this decision ultimately shaped Egg into a great king. Maekar later becomes king himself after the deaths of his brothers Baelor, Aerys, and Rhaegal.
Is Maester Aemon in Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
Yes. Aemon Targaryen appears in Knight of the Seven Kingdoms as Egg’s older brother — young, bookish, and already committed to a life of learning over ruling. Game of Thrones viewers will recognise him as the very old Maester Aemon at Castle Black who advises Jon Snow. Seeing him as a young man in Knight of the Seven Kingdoms makes his final years at the Wall — and his words to Jon Snow — far more meaningful.