Daenerys Targaryen's Transformation

A Game of Thrones

Daenerys evolves from a frightened girl into a confident leader and mother of dragons.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

The Beggar Princess The Beggar Princess from "A Game of Thrones". The Pawn The Sale Daenerys is sold to Khal Drogo by her brother Viserys. She is terrified but must comply to secure an army for his cause.

The Beggar Princess from "A Game of Thrones". The Pawn The Sale Daenerys is sold to Khal Drogo by her brother Viserys. She is terrified but must comply to secure an army for his cause.

The Pawn The Sale Daenerys is sold to Khal Drogo by her brother Viserys. She is terrified but must comply to secure an army for his cause. The Wedding Dany endures a brutal Dothraki wedding, but she finds strength in her new horse and the dragon eggs. The First Night Drogo treats her with unexpected gentleness, and Dany begins to see a future with him.

The Khaleesi The Khaleesi from "A Game of Thrones". The Growth Learning the Ways Dany adapts to Dothraki life, learning to ride and gaining confidence. She stands up to Viserys and asserts her authority.

The Khaleesi from "A Game of Thrones". The Growth Learning the Ways Dany adapts to Dothraki life, learning to ride and gaining confidence. She stands up to Viserys and asserts her authority.

The Growth Learning the Ways Dany adapts to Dothraki life, learning to ride and gaining confidence. She stands up to Viserys and asserts her authority. The Pregnancy Dany becomes pregnant with Drogo's child. She feels a new sense of purpose and begins to dream of dragons. The Prophecy The dosh khaleen prophesy that her son will be the stallion who mounts the world. Dany embraces her role as the mother of a conqueror.

The Mother of Dragons The Mother of Dragons from "A Game of Thrones". The Rebirth The Loss Drogo dies and her son is stillborn. Dany is devastated but refuses to give up.

The Mother of Dragons from "A Game of Thrones". The Rebirth The Loss Drogo dies and her son is stillborn. Dany is devastated but refuses to give up.

The Rebirth The Loss Drogo dies and her son is stillborn. Dany is devastated but refuses to give up. The Pyre She builds a funeral pyre, places the dragon eggs on it, and walks into the flames. The magic works, and three dragons are born. The New Beginning Dany emerges as the Mother of Dragons, with the loyalty of the remaining Dothraki. She has found her destiny.

early in the story, in Pentos

during the journey to Vaes Dothrak

at the end of the book