Alicent Hightower is a prominent character from the fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, specifically featured in the prequel series House of the Dragon. She is the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and becomes a key figure in the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. Alicent is known for her political acumen and ambition, marrying King Viserys I Targaryen to secure her family's power. Her actions and decisions significantly influence the dynamics of the Targaryen family and the broader conflict within the realm of Westeros.