A Quick Guide to the Many Families of "House of the Dragon"

Although House Stark is one of the most important great houses in "Game of Thrones," they're much less significant in the era depicted in "House of the Dragon." Still, they've made some appearances in the TV series. In the first episode, Lord Rickon Stark is seen pledging loyalty to the throne and to Rhaenyra as heir. And in the season finale, Rhaenyra sends her son Jacaerys north to treat with Lord Cregan Stark. She's certain he will side with them since the people in the North are honorable and don't forget their oaths (which does sound like Ned Stark's ancestors). If the show sticks to the books, Lord Cregan Stark will eventually play a pretty major role in the action.