Dragons in House of the Dragon
Get to Know the Dragons of "House of the Dragon"
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Sunfyre's evocative name is aided by an additional moniker: "the Golden." With golden scales and a reputation as the most beautiful dragon ever seen, Sunfyre is another dragon tied to just one rider: Aegon II, the other claimant of the Iron Throne during the Dance of the Dragons. Throughout the war, Sunfyre fights in many battles, nearly losing a wing in the battle that kills Meleys and her rider, Rhaenys. Repeatedly injured in battle, he is eventually is unable to fly anymore, although he does kill Rhaenyra when she is captured by Aegon. Eventually, he dies from his accumulated injuries.
As the dragon ridden by one of the most significant characters in "House of the Dragon," it's safe to say that Sunfyre will appear in the show.