The series House of the Dragon features Emeline Lambert, a British actress who plays the character Alyssa Targaryen. One of the most outstanding figures in the family tree of House Targaryen, Alyssa is King Viserys I Targaryen’s and Prince Daemon Targaryen’s mother, as well as dragon-riding daughter to King Jaehaerys I and Queen Alysanne Targaryen.
Alyssa is the daughter of King Jaehaerys I and Queen Alysanne Targaryen who belonged to House Targaryen. Prince Baelon later became King Baelon I after marrying his cousin, Alyssa who also happened to be a dragon rider with her mount, Meleys at that time.
What is Alyssa Targaryan's role in House of the Dragon?
In House of the Dragon season 2 episode 5, Daemon had dreams about making out with a mysterious blonde woman, her eyes a shade of violet — distinctive Targaryen features. In the dream, she tells Daemon that he was always the strongest brother. She says:
"The finest swordsman. The fearless dragon rider. Your brother had great love in his heart, but he lacked your constitution. Viserys was unsuited for the crown, but you, Daemon, you were made to wear it."
As the dream comes to an end, she says:
"If only you'd been born first, my favourite son."
At that moment, Daemon realises that the woman is none other than his mother. He then finds himself back at the dining table with the Strongs at Harrenhal.
Read more: 10 things to remember before watching House of the Dragon season 2
Who is Emeline Lambert from House of the Dragon?
Emeline Lambert is a talented Swedish-French-London actress born on October 8, 1998. Emeline’s acting career is as intriguing as she's on screen. She studied at the Paris Opera Ballet School, where she attended ballet classes conducted by professionals.
Under such rigorous training, she acquired not only physical discipline but expressive movement, discipline and stage presence — all essential skills for any actor/actress.
Following her ballet studies, Emeline went on to Central Saint Martins to study fashion communication course, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in July 2020.
Emeline’s linguistic versatility — fluent in French, Persian and English — adds depth to her performances. She seamlessly transitions between languages, enhancing her ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Emeline keeps her personal life well-guarded, leaving fans curious about her romantic connections and private affairs. As for her net worth, estimates range from $300-800K as of 2023, a remarkable achievement for someone still early in their acting career.
Read more: Who is Daeron Targaryen and why isn't he on House of the Dragon?
What projects has she worked on?
Emeline Lambert moved to London eight years ago to begin her acting career. She debuted in 2023 with the movie Django, where she played the role of Caroline Turner in the film. Another project she worked on in 2023 is Longing, a short drama series, where she played the role of Lena.
She's known for her role as Dr. Esmee Gagneux in the science fiction drama, Inavsion (2021-2024) on Apple TV+.
Her most recent appearance as Alyssa Targrayan in episode 5 of House of the Dragon season 2 has garnered attention. Her portrayal of Alyssa Tragaryen's enigmatic character has captivated the audience.
All the episodes of House of the Dragon are streaming on HBO Max and Jio Cinema, with new episodes of the latest instalment getting released every Sunday.