Rhaenyra Targaryen was a key figure in the history of the Targaryen dynasty in the fictional world of Westeros. She was the daughter of King Viserys I Targaryen and was known for her claim to the Iron Throne, which led to a significant civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. Rhaenyra was a dragon rider, bonded with her dragon Syrax. Her struggle for power against her half-brother, Aegon II Targaryen, marked a pivotal moment in the Targaryen lineage, highlighting themes of ambition, loyalty, and the complexities of succession in a royal family.