Game of Thrones: Why Drogon May Not Be The Last Dragon
Dragons were once believed to be extinct in the world of Game of Thrones, but it's possible that Daenerys Targaryen's loyal dragon son, Drogon, is not the last of his kind. Like his siblings, Rhaegal and Viserion, Drogon was hatched from a clutch of three petrified dragon eggs given to Daenerys as a wedding gift. The Night King killed Viserion, and Rhaegal was (controversially) shot down by Euron Greyjoy, leaving Drogon as the last surviving dragon at the end of the series. The GOT prequel series, House of the Dragon, promises many more dragons to hit the screen, as the series closely follows the Targaryen line.
Game of Thrones' Drogon was last seen furiously melting the Iron Throne into molten steel before flying off with Daenerys' dead body. Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss later confirmed that Drogon went to Volantis, a southern coastal city in Essos that was founded by ancient Valyrians. Many wonder if the Mad Queen was actually dead, and whether or not Drogon could've saved Daenerys.
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Dragons were once a key part of the balance of power in George R.R. Martin's fantasy realm — tied not only to the strength of House Targaryen but also to the existence of magic. Because of their absence, magic has become so sparse by the time Game of Thrones begins, which is also why the warlock Pyat Pree attempted to imprison Dany and her dragons in the House of the Undying. With all but one of Daenerys' children dead at the end of the series, it seems like dragons are effectively extinct in Game of Thrones, outside of Drogon. However, it's possible that the mysterious and powerful creatures could return in greater numbers, especially with House of the
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