Is Aemond Targaryen Secretly a White Walker? The ‘House of the Dragon’ Theory Explored

Fans of ‘House of the Dragon’ have long scrutinized Aemond Targaryen’s striking icy blue eye, speculating whether it signifies something deeper. The one-eyed prince has emerged as one of the series’ most polarizing characters, and his captivating sapphire eye has sparked theories that he might be linked to Westeros’ most chilling antagonists.

The notion that Aemond Targaryen could secretly be associated with the White Walkers has gained traction on social media, with fans questioning whether his glowing blue eye hints at something more ominous than mere grief or vengeance.

This theory dates back to season one, when Aemond revealed his sapphire eye after losing his original one to Lucerys Velaryon’s dragon. This moment raised eyebrows and led to speculation about whether Aemond’s blue eye indicated a transformation into a White Walker, given its resemblance to their piercing icy gaze.

This visual choice has propelled fans into a frenzy of theories. Many viewers have pondered why Aemond’s eye is blue and speculated if he could secretly be the Night King, while others have acknowledged the similarities but clarified that the characters are distinct.

Interestingly, the show seems to nod at this connection rather than shying away from it. The sapphire eye indeed resembles that of a White Walker or wight, a deliberate choice since one of the earliest wights in George R.R. Martin’s lore is described as having eyes as blue as sapphires.

Despite the eerie visual connection, the actual lore of Westeros makes this theory nearly untenable. White Walkers are not expected to emerge for over 150 years after the events of ‘House of the Dragon’, creating a significant timeline gap between Aemond’s narrative and any real threat from the Others.

The origin of the White Walkers also contradicts Aemond’s potential connection. ‘Game of Thrones’ has already depicted how the first White Walker was created, with the Children of the Forest transforming a mortal man using a dragonglass dagger. This backstory effectively rules out any Targaryen becoming the Night King.

Even those in the entertainment industry who have explored this theory admit it is more entertaining than factual. Some have described the evidence linking Aemond or Daemon to the Night King as flimsy, noting that the theory gained momentum only after Aemond’s more villainous actions in season two.

Aemond isn’t the only Targaryen fans have speculated about in relation to the White Walkers. The season two finale showcased Daemon experiencing visions tied to ‘Game of Thrones’, including glimpses of the Three-Eyed Raven, Daenerys after her dragons hatched, and a White Walker, hinting at future events.

This sequence reignited an older fan theory suggesting a connection between the Night King and House Targaryen, particularly since every other figure Daemon sees in his vision is also a Targaryen.

Some fans have taken this theory further, imagining Daemon surviving his fatal encounter with Aemond and returning generations later as Westeros’ iciest villain. The fact that Daemon’s body is never found after his battle with Aemond in the books leaves just enough ambiguity for fans to joke about him becoming the White Walker king, despite the timeline making it nearly impossible.

Currently, showrunners seem more focused on using the imagery symbolically rather than literally. Aemond’s blue eye, which visually echoes a White Walker, appears designed to connect Rhaenyra’s immediate threats with the prophesied danger from the North, while adding a haunting dimension to Aemond’s character.

Whether the show will explicitly link Aemond, Vhagar, or the greens to the Others remains uncertain, but the lore distinctly separates the civil war in ‘House of the Dragon’ from the White Walker threat by over a century. The prequel has only briefly acknowledged White Walkers, with one Stark character simply stating “death” when asked what lies beyond the Wall, suggesting that the show is keeping that mystery at bay for now.

So, is Aemond Targaryen secretly a White Walker in disguise? As of now, the evidence suggests no, but with ‘House of the Dragon’ still teasing Westeros’ chilling mythology through visions and symbolism, fans are eager to see how far the show will explore this connection. Do you believe Aemond’s sapphire eye is merely a haunting coincidence, or is George R.R. Martin’s world subtly setting up something much larger for the greens?