Read more: Daenerys Targaryen's downfall on 'Game of Thrones' aligns brilliantly with George R.R.
But ultimately, we have to give more weight to her onscreen actions than to our speculation of her character - and she became more ruthless, destructive, and convinced of her own cruelty than anyone else in Westeros. It's true that Daenerys was portrayed as a harsh yet merciful queen throughout her rise to power on 'Thrones.' Maybe, if she had managed to take over the world, she would've been able to reclaim that reputation. Some fans maintain their respect and admiration of her, while others had fully jumped ship from Team Targaryen by the time she died. Whether she landed near the top or the bottom, Dany's placement on this list will be controversial. She also became increasingly obsessed with her 'destiny' to sit on the Iron Throne.
She was abused by her brother, who eventually sold her to the Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo.Īfter the untimely death of her husband, Dany became known as the Mother of Dragons, the Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, the Unburnt, and the Breaker of Chains. After the death of her father, King Aerys II, Daenerys Targaryen was raised as a fugitive in Essos.
