Which Dragon Does the Ice King Take?

The Ice King, also known as the Night King, takes Viserion, one of Daenerys Targaryen’s dragons, and turns him into an ice zombie after killing him with an ice spear. This pivotal event occurs at the end of Season 7 of Game of Thrones, marking a significant turning point in the Great War against the Army of the Dead.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Viserion and the Night King

1. What happens to Viserion after being taken by the Night King? Viserion is killed by the Night King using an ice spear and then resurrected as an undead dragon, breathing blue fire that can melt the Wall and is used to destroy one of the walls of Winterfell.

2. Is Viserion an ice dragon? No, Viserion is not an ice dragon but a dragon turned into an undead creature by the Night King, with the ability to breathe blue fire.

3. Why is Viserion’s fire blue? Viserion breathes a compound called dicyanoacetylene (C4N2), which burns hotter and bluer than the normal dragonfire, allowing him to melt the Wall.

About the Dragons and Their Lineage

4. Which dragon laid the eggs of Drogon, Viserion, and Rhaegal? According to theory, the eggs of Drogon, Viserion, and Rhaegal were laid by Dreamfyre, a dragon that lived during the Targaryen era, though this is not explicitly confirmed in the show.

5. Is Drogon the son of Balerion? There’s a theory suggesting Drogon could be descended from Balerion, one of the largest and most famous Targaryen dragons, but this is based on the idea that the eggs were from different lineage dragons.

6. Did Vhagar ever lay eggs? Yes, it’s logical to assume Vhagar, being a female dragon, laid eggs, as only female dragons are known to lay eggs in the Game of Thrones universe.

About Targaryen Immunity to Fire

7. Why does fire not hurt Targaryens? In the show, Daenerys Targaryen is depicted as being immune to fire, but this is not a trait shared by all Targaryens; it’s a unique event related to the birth of her dragons.

8. Are Targaryens immune to fire? No, Targaryens are not immune to fire; George R.R. Martin has clarified that the birth of Daenerys’ dragons was a unique event, and she is called The Unburnt because she walked into flames and lived, not because Targaryens are fireproof.

About Jon Snow and His Connection to Dragons

9. Does Jon Snow have a dragon egg? There is a theory that Jon Snow, being a Targaryen, might have had a dragon egg given to him at birth, as was the custom for Targaryen children, but this is not confirmed in the show.

10. Is Jon Snow the prince that was promised? While many fans consider Jon Snow to be the Prince That Was Promised due to his connection to both ice (through the Starks) and fire (through his Targaryen blood), this is not officially confirmed by George R.R. Martin or the showrunners.

11. Why did Drogon spare Jon Snow? Drogon chose not to kill Jon Snow likely because of Jon’s Targaryen blood, his love for Daenerys, and possibly because Drogon understood that Jon wasn’t the reason for Daenerys’ death.

About the Dragons’ Abilities and Futures

12. Will Drogon reproduce? In George R.R. Martin’s books, dragons are described as being gender fluid, meaning Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion could theoretically lay eggs, though this is more of a biological possibility than a confirmed plot point.

13. Is Viserion stronger than Drogon? As an undead dragon, Viserion showed immense strength, capable of withstanding significant damage and breathing powerful blue fire, but whether he is stronger than Drogon is subjective and depends on the context.

14. Who kills Viserion? Viserion is killed by the Night King using an ice spear, which pierces his neck, leading to his resurrection as an undead dragon.

15. Why did Daenerys go mad? Daenerys Targaryen descended into madness and unleashed her dragon’s fire on King’s Landing due to her feeling betrayed, grieving, and frustrated with her quest for the Iron Throne, culminating in a tragic turn of events.