House of the Dragon Star Emma D'Arcy on Playing Rhaenyra Targaryen

About Emma D'Arcy

Emma Zia D'Arcy is an English actor known for their roles in the BBC drama Wanderlust (2018), the Amazon Prime series Truth Seekers (2020), and the HBO series House of the Dragon (2022). D'Arcy was born on 27 June 1992 in London, England. They identify as non-binary and use they/them pronouns.

On Playing Rhaenyra Targaryen

In House of the Dragon, D'Arcy plays Rhaenyra Targaryen, the eldest daughter of King Viserys I Targaryen and Queen Aemma Arryn. Rhaenyra is a complex and fascinating character, and D'Arcy brings her to life with great skill and nuance. In a recent interview, D'Arcy spoke about their approach to playing Rhaenyra:

"I really like playing women, and I'm really good at it."

D'Arcy's performance as Rhaenyra has been widely praised by critics and fans alike. They have been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for their work on House of the Dragon.