A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has at last premiered, bringing George RR Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas to life on screen, featuring Peter Claffey
as Ser Duncan the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell as his squire Egg. Set in a unique era of Westeros’ history, the series finds its place between the political machinations of House of the Dragon and the grand narrative of Game of Thrones. Interestingly, within the realm of Westeros, Egg is actually a relative of Daenerys Targaryen. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms presents viewers with one of the most cherished pairs in George RR Martin’s universe – Ser Duncan the Tall, a roving hedge knight, and his clever young squire, Egg. While Egg may seem like an average boy journeying through Westeros, he is, in fact, linked to one of the franchise’s most legendary characters—Daenerys Targaryen.
Who Is Egg?
Egg’s true identity is Aegon Targaryen, a member of the Targaryen royal family. During the timeline of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, he is a young lad who has shaved his head to conceal his silver locks and travels incognito to experience life outside the Red Keep. At this stage in history, the Targaryens still hold sway over Westeros, although their influence has diminished since the heights depicted in House of the Dragon. While dragons are no more, the royal lineage remains unbroken.
Egg And Daenerys Targaryen Connection
Aegon “Egg” Targaryen is the fourth son of Prince Maekar Targaryen, making him the grandson of King Daeron II. Although he appears distant from the Iron Throne, destiny has other plans. Following a series of tragic and unforeseen deaths within the royal family, Egg rises to the throne and becomes King Aegon V Targaryen, one of the most progressive and empathetic rulers in Westeros’ history.
Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons from Game of Thrones, is a direct descendant of Egg. Aegon V is Daenerys’ great-great-grandfather. The lineage continues from Aegon V to his son Jaehaerys II, then to King Aerys II Targaryen - infamously known as the Mad King - and ultimately to his children, Rhaegar, Viserys, and Daenerys. This ancestry positions Egg as a vital link between the relatively stable Targaryen reign depicted in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the fallen dynasty that Daenerys aims to restore.
Egg and Daenerys
The differences between Egg and Daenerys are equally pronounced. Egg matures in a grounded environment, influenced by life on the move and Dunk’s strong ethical guidance. In contrast, Daenerys grows up in exile, shaped by loss, prophecy, and the resurgence of dragons. Their shared heritage underscores how circumstances, power, and history can dramatically shift the trajectory of similar ideals.
In many respects, Egg serves as the cornerstone of Daenerys Targaryen’s legacy. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms provides fans with a unique insight into the human origins of a dynasty whose rise, fall, and resurgence encapsulate the entire saga of Westeros.
