How Old Was Daenerys Targaryen When She Married Khal Drogo?

Discover Daenerys Targaryen's age at marriage to Khal Drogo in both the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' books and the 'Game of Thrones' TV series.

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Daenerys Targaryen was around 13 years old when she married Khal Drogo, the Dothraki leader, in the book series 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George R.R. Martin. However, her age was changed to approximately 16 years old in the HBO adaptation 'Game of Thrones.'

FAQs & Answers

  1. How old was Daenerys Targaryen in the 'Game of Thrones' TV series? In the HBO adaptation 'Game of Thrones,' Daenerys Targaryen was portrayed as approximately sixteen years old at the time of her marriage to Khal Drogo.
  2. What was Daenerys Targaryen's age when she married Khal Drogo in the books? In the book series 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George R.R. Martin, Daenerys Targaryen was around thirteen years old when she married Khal Drogo.
  3. Why was Daenerys's age changed in the TV adaptation? Daenerys's age was increased in the HBO series to approximately sixteen years old to comply with broadcasting standards and to better fit the portrayal of her character.