Character Profile
Ser Gwayne Hightower
Ser Gwayne Hightower is the Oldtown branch of the family given a sword and a mandate: Queen Alicent's brother, raised as a knight of the Reach and brought into the Green cause as war draws near.
Character Overview
About Ser Gwayne Hightower
Ser Gwayne Hightower is the Oldtown branch of the family given a sword and a mandate: Queen Alicent's brother, raised as a knight of the Reach and brought into the Green cause as war draws near.
He provides the uneasy link between the Hightower court and the family business in King's Landing, chivalrous in a war where chivalry is mostly a costume.
- Knight of Oldtown
- Courtly
- Blunt with his sister
- Service-minded
Story Role
Role in the Story
supporting
Relationships
Key Relationships
Gwayne's ties are dynastic - his sister Queen Alicent Hightower, his nephew King Aegon II Targaryen, and the Hightower host he helps to lead for the Green cause.
Family & Affiliations
Family and Affiliations
Family
- SisterQueen Alicent Hightower
- Nephew and kingKing Aegon Ii Targaryen
Affiliations
- Team Green - House Hightower
Portrayed By
Actors Who Play Ser Gwayne Hightower
- Freddie Fox — Ser Gwayne Hightower (live action)
Media
Photos & Videos
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Sources
About This Profile
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- Public references count: 1
Character Importance
Role Significance
- Status: Active
- Billing: Top-billed main character
- Role: main cast
- Shows: House of the Dragon
- Seasons: 3
- Episodes: 26
Episode Timeline
Appearance Timeline
Season 1
- E1 — The Heirs of the Dragon (Aug 21, 2022)
- E2 — The Rogue Prince (Aug 28, 2022)
- E3 — Second of His Name (Sep 4, 2022)
- E4 — King of the Narrow Sea (Sep 11, 2022)
- E5 — We Light the Way (Sep 18, 2022)
- E6 — The Princess and the Queen (Sep 25, 2022)
- E7 — Driftmark (Oct 2, 2022)
- E8 — The Lord of the Tides (Oct 9, 2022)
- E9 — The Green Council (Oct 16, 2022)
- E10 — The Black Queen (Oct 23, 2022)
Season 2
- E1 — A Son for a Son (Jun 16, 2024)
- E2 — Rhaenyra the Cruel (Jun 23, 2024)
- E3 — The Burning Mill (Jun 30, 2024)
- E4 — The Red Dragon and the Gold (Jul 7, 2024)
- E5 — Regent (Jul 14, 2024)
- E6 — Smallfolk (Jul 21, 2024)
- E7 — The Red Sowing (Jul 28, 2024)
- E8 — The Queen Who Ever Was (Aug 4, 2024)
Season 3
- E1 — Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood (Jun 21, 2026)
- E2 — Queen's Landing (Jun 28, 2026)
- E3 — Rhaenyra Triumphant (Jul 5, 2026)
- E4 — Tumbleton (Jul 12, 2026)
- E5 — Unbowed and Unbent (Jul 19, 2026)
- E6 — Faceless Men (Jul 26, 2026)
- E7 — The Dragon in Winter (Aug 2, 2026)
- E8 — The Treasons at Tumbleton (Aug 9, 2026)
Shows & Episodes
Appearances
E1The Heirs of the DragonAug 21, 2022
E2The Rogue PrinceAug 28, 2022
E3Second of His NameSep 4, 2022
E4King of the Narrow SeaSep 11, 2022
E5We Light the WaySep 18, 2022
E6The Princess and the QueenSep 25, 2022
E7DriftmarkOct 2, 2022
E8The Lord of the TidesOct 9, 2022
E9The Green CouncilOct 16, 2022
E10The Black QueenOct 23, 2022
