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Emma D'Arcy
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International breakthrough as the adult Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's House of the Dragon (2022-present), one of the most acclaimed lead roles in contemporary fantasy fiction. Previous work in BBC's Wanderlust (2018) and Truth Seekers (2020). Non-binary British actor trained in theater, their intense portrayal of the Targaryen queen in the Game of Thrones prequel positioned them as one of the revelatory performers in recent international prestige fiction.
Emma D'Arcy
9 Movies
6 Series
International breakthrough as the adult Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's House of the Dragon (2022-present), one of the most acclaimed lead roles in contemporary fantasy fiction. Previous work in BBC's Wanderlust (2018) and Truth Seekers (2020). Non-binary British actor trained in theater, their intense portrayal of the Targaryen queen in the Game of Thrones prequel positioned them as one of the revelatory performers in recent international prestige fiction.
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Lina
2026
Film
National Theatre Live: The Other Place
Annie
2025
Film
Rhoda
Louis
2024
Film
The Talent
Tommy
2023
Film
For People in Trouble
Jenny
2023
Film
House of the Dragon
Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen · 20 episodes
2022–
TV
They Heard Him Shout Allahu Akbar
Nurse
2022
Film
Baptiste
Girl at NA Meeting · 1 episode
2021
TV
Mothering Sunday
Emma Hobday
2021
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Emma D'Arcy and where are they from?
Emma D'Arcy is 34 years old, born on June 27, 1992 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Emma D'Arcy?
Emma D'Arcy is best known for roles in Digger, Misbehaviour, Mothering Sunday.
How many movies has Emma D'Arcy been in?
Over a 7-year career (since 2019), Emma D'Arcy has appeared in 9 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Emma D'Arcy's first movie?
The career of Emma D'Arcy began with O Holy Ghost (2019).
What is Emma D'Arcy's most recent movie or series?
Emma D'Arcy's most recent release is Digger, which premiered on September 28, 2026.
What TV shows has Emma D'Arcy appeared in?
On television, Emma D'Arcy has appeared in House of the Dragon, Hanna, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Truth Seekers.
Emma D'Arcy
1992-06-27 · London, England, UK
Emma Zia D'Arcy (born 27 June 1992) is an English actor known for their roles in the BBC drama Wanderlust (2018), the Amazon Prime series Truth Seekers (2020), and the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon (2022–present). They earned critical acclaim and two Golden Globe Award nominations for playing the lead role of Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon. They have also appeared in the drama films Misbehaviour (2020) and Mothering Sunday (2021).Emma D'Arcy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.