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Emma D'Arcy
British Actor, best known for Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon (HBO).
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Emma D'Arcy plays Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon. Emma D'Arcy plays Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon on HBO. Emma D'Arcy is a British actor best known for their portrayal of Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's House of the Dragon. A graduate of the Ruskin School of Art, D'Arcy began their career in theater, working with productions at the Bush Theatre and the Almeida Theatre before transitioning to television.
Known for
- Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon (HBO)
- Astrid in Truth Seekers (2020)
- Naomi in Wanderlust (2018)
Roles
TV Roles
| Show | Network | Character | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of the Dragon | HBO | Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen | Main Cast |
Career
Career Highlights
- Television role (anchor): Played Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon (2022).
- Screen credit: Played Astrid in Truth Seekers (2020).
- Screen credit: Played Naomi in Wanderlust (2018).
Character Connections
Who they share the screen with
Related Works & Cast
Other credits and co-stars
| Title | Years | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of the Dragon | 2022 | TV series (HBO) | Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen |
| Truth Seekers | 2020 | Screen credit | Astrid |
| Wanderlust | 2018 | Screen credit | Naomi |
Cast they appear alongside
- Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen (House of the Dragon) — Listed together in the House of the Dragon cast (site show data).
- Olivia Cooke as Queen Alicent Hightower (House of the Dragon) — Listed together in the House of the Dragon cast (site show data).
- James Norton as Lord Ormund Hightower (House of the Dragon) — Listed together in the House of the Dragon cast (site show data).
- Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys 'The Sea Snake' Velaryon (House of the Dragon) — Listed together in the House of the Dragon cast (site show data).
- Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole (House of the Dragon) — Listed together in the House of the Dragon cast (site show data).
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FAQ
Emma D'Arcy: frequently asked questions
Who does Emma D'Arcy play in House of the Dragon?
Emma D'Arcy plays Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon (HBO).
What is Emma D'Arcy known for?
Emma D'Arcy is best known for playing Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon, a role that brought them international recognition and award nominations. Their performance captures the adult Rhaenyra's transformation from a confident princess to a hardened war leader, and their chemistry with co-stars Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke has been highlighted as one of the show's strengths.
Where is Emma D'Arcy from?
Emma D'Arcy is a British actor, born 1992-06-15.
What else has Emma D'Arcy appeared in?
House of the Dragon (2022); Truth Seekers (2020); Wanderlust (2018).
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Sources
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- RecapHub show data - data/shows/house-of-the-dragon-s*.json (cast list, network and season metadata for House of the Dragon; cast data originates from TMDB, which is community maintained) (Tier 3)
- RecapHub Actor Graph Registry - entities/actors/emma-darcy.json (entity v1.1; biography and known-for text drafted by an AI model, reviewStatus: draft) (Tier 3)
- Collider - Emma D'Arcy on House of the Dragon S2: Rhaenyra, Daemon and Alicent (Tier 2)
- Vulture - Emma D'Arcy on Queen Rhaenyra's season-two wardrobe and grief (Tier 2)
- Entertainment Tonight / EXTRA - Emma D'Arcy on Rhaenyra's 'hell of an arc' in HotD S2 (Tier 2)