Since House of the Dragon season 1, a recurring theory has led fans to believe that Daemon Targaryen is the Night King. Now, the House of the Dragon season 2 finale has revealed whether this could be true. Here’s a deep dive into the Night King’s true identity, and whether he could be Daemon or another Targaryen.
Daemon Targaryen is the Night King | 3 Theories About the House of the Dragon
No, Daemon cannot be the Night King, as the ruler of the White Walkers would be much older.
The theory that Daemon is the Night King stems from several aspects and traits that the ruler of White Walkers showed. He was immune to fire and rode Viserion with ease, which are the similarities he shared with Daemon. Furthermore, the outcome of Daemon and Aemond's battle at God's Eye gave the theory its origin.
Possible spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 3 follow, based on what happened in Fire & Blood. In the book, Daemon and Aemond fought while riding their dragons, Caraxes and Vhagar. Ultimately, they all died when Daemon jumped from Caraxes onto Aemond and Vhagar and drove his Dark Sister blade into Aemond's blind eye. They all fell into God's Eye Lake.
