House of the Dragon gave us some of television's most quotable moments. Below are the best quotes from House of the Dragon, grouped by the characters who said them. Click any character to see their full collection of quotes and trivia.
Daemon Targaryen
"I would have been a better king than you will ever be."
— Daemon Targaryen, Season 1, Episode 2 - The Rogue Prince
"A dragon's mercy is at least honest."
— Daemon Targaryen, Season 1, Episode 3 - Second of His Name
"You have been waiting your whole life for this moment. Do not flinch."
— Daemon Targaryen, Season 2, Episode 4 - The Red Dragon and the Gold
"We are Targaryens. Fire cannot kill us."
— Daemon Targaryen, Season 1, Episode 1 - The Heirs of the Dragon
Rhaenyra Targaryen
"I would be a good ruler. I know I would. I know it."
— Rhaenyra Targaryen, Season 1, Episode 1 - The Heirs of the Dragon
"They will not see me cry."
— Rhaenyra Targaryen, Season 1, Episode 6 - The Princess and the Queen
"I would rather die than betray my sons."
— Rhaenyra Targaryen, Season 2, Episode 4 - The Red Dragon and the Gold
"I am the rightful heir. My father's word is law."
— Rhaenyra Targaryen, Season 1, Episode 9 - The Green Council
Aemond Targaryen
"I may have lost an eye, but I gained a dragon."
— Aemond Targaryen, Season 1, Episode 7 - Driftmark
"I did not mean to—"
— Aemond Targaryen, Season 1, Episode 10 - The Black Queen
"Say it again and I will take the other eye."
— Aemond Targaryen, Season 1, Episode 7 - Driftmark
"Vhagar is mine. I claimed her. That is law."
— Aemond Targaryen, Season 1, Episode 7 - Driftmark
Alicent Hightower
"I have lived in this castle my entire life. I know what is real."
— Alicent Hightower, Season 1, Episode 9 - The Green Council
"Rhaenyra, I love you. But I must protect my children."
— Alicent Hightower, Season 1, Episode 5 - We Light the Way
"I am not my father's instrument. I am the queen."
— Alicent Hightower, Season 2, Episode 2 - Rhaenyra the Cruel
"Everything I have done has been for the stability of the realm."
— Alicent Hightower, Season 1, Episode 10 - The Black Queen
Criston Cole
"I am a knight of the Kingsguard. My honor is all I have."
— Criston Cole, Season 1, Episode 4 - King of the Narrow Sea
"I did what I had to do. I would do it again."
— Criston Cole, Season 1, Episode 5 - We Light the Way
"The queen has my sword. As she always has."
— Criston Cole, Season 2, Episode 1 - A Son for a Son
"I have nothing left but loyalty."
— Criston Cole, Season 1, Episode 6 - The Princess and the Queen
Otto Hightower
"The king sees the best in people. A useful quality in a man. A ruinous one in a king."
— Otto Hightower, Season 1, Episode 1 - The Heirs of the Dragon
"The realm needs a king. Not a symbol. A king."
— Otto Hightower, Season 1, Episode 2 - The Rogue Prince
"I do only what is necessary. What is necessary is rarely kind."
— Otto Hightower, Season 1, Episode 4 - King of the Narrow Sea
"You are my daughter, Alicent. But first you are a Hightower."
— Otto Hightower, Season 1, Episode 3 - Second of His Name