Daemon Blackfyre I was a notable figure in the history of the Targaryen dynasty in the fictional world of A Song of Ice and Fire. He was the first of the Blackfyre pretenders, claiming the Iron Throne after being legitimized by his father, King Aegon IV. His claim led to the Blackfyre Rebellions, a series of civil wars that significantly impacted the realm. Born as a bastard, Daemon was raised in the shadow of his half-brother, King Daeron II. He became a charismatic leader, rallying supporters who believed in his claim to the throne. His ambition and the ensuing conflicts marked a turbulent period in Westerosi history.