A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Cast & Characters: Full Guide (With Photos/Names)
Meet the Cast & Characters of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Dunk & Egg)
Last updated: January 27, 2026
HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms adapts George R.R. Martin’s “Dunk & Egg” stories, following Ser Duncan the Tall (“Dunk”) and his young squire (“Egg”) about a century before Game of Thrones.
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Cast at a Glance (names + characters)
| Character | Actor | House / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ser Duncan the Tall (“Dunk”) | Peter Claffey | Hedge knight; the story’s moral center |
| Aegon Targaryen (“Egg”) | Dexter Sol Ansell | Dunk’s squire; a “small” kid with a big secret |
| Prince Baelor “Breakspear” Targaryen |
Bertie Carvel
|
Targaryen royal; widely respected |
| Prince Maekar Targaryen | Sam Spruell | Targaryen prince; stern, soldierly presence |
| Prince Aerion “Brightflame” Targaryen | Finn Bennett | Targaryen prince; volatile troublemaker |
| Prince Daeron “The Drunken” Targaryen | Henry Ashton | Targaryen prince; party-poet energy |
| Ser Lyonel Baratheon (“The Laughing Storm”) |
Daniel Ings
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Baratheon heir; loud, charming, dangerous fun |
| Tanselle | Tanzyn Crawford | Dornish puppeteer/artist; a spark of warmth in Ashford |
| Ser Arlan of Pennytree | Danny Webb | Dunk’s late mentor (seen via memories/impact) |
| Ser Steffon Fossoway | Edward Ashley | Tourney knight; thorny first impressions |
| Raymun Fossoway | Shaun Thomas | Steffon’s squire; friendlier than his knight |
| Ser Manfred Dondarrion | Daniel Monks | Dondarrion knight; tied to tourney politics |
| Lord Leo “Longthorn” Tyrell | Steve Wall | Tyrell lord; highborn power at the tourney |
| Steely Pate | Youssef Kerkour | Blacksmith; the “real world” of armor, coin, and grit |
| Plummer | Tom Vaughan-Lawlor | Ashford steward; gatekeeper to tourney legitimacy |
| Lord Ashford | Paul Hunter | Host of the Ashford tourney |
| Lady Gwin Ashford | Cara Harris | House Ashford (young noble) |
| Prince Valarr Targaryen | Oscar Morgan | Targaryen prince; tourney presence |
| Ser Roland Crakehall | Wade Briggs | Kingsguard |
| Ser Donnel of Duskendale | Bill Ward | Kingsguard |
| Lord Medgar Tully | Russell Simpson | Tully lord; tourney entrant |
The Main Duo
Ser Duncan the Tall (“Dunk”) — Peter Claffey
Dunk is a lowborn hedge knight trying to “act like a true knight” even when the world keeps reminding him he has no name, no money, and no backing. He’s huge, earnest, and constantly a half-step behind courtly manners—yet he’s the kind of person you want holding your line when things go bad.
-->Aegon Targaryen (“Egg”) — Dexter Sol Ansell
Egg is Dunk’s bald, stubborn would-be squire—small enough to be underestimated and clever enough to weaponize it. Even if you’re avoiding spoilers, the show makes it clear early on that “Egg” is not the whole story.
-->Ser Arlan of Pennytree — Danny Webb
Ser Arlan is the old hedge knight who raised Dunk as a squire. Even after his death, Arlan’s influence sits on Dunk’s shoulders: his gear, his “lessons,” and the quiet question of whether a good man can be remembered in a world that only respects famous men.
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House Targaryen (Key Players)
Prince Baelor “Breakspear” Targaryen — Bertie Carvel
Baelor is the sort of highborn figure Dunk secretly wants to believe exists: a leader with honor, memory, and restraint. When he shows up at Ashford, it changes the temperature of every room—because suddenly the tourney isn’t just sport; it’s politics with lances.
-->Prince Maekar Targaryen — Sam Spruell
Maekar brings iron-and-stone energy: a prince who reads as disciplined, severe, and not inclined to be charmed by a hedge knight’s good intentions.
-->Prince Aerion “Brightflame” Targaryen — Finn Bennett
Aerion is danger in a pretty wrapper—impulsive, proud, and exactly the kind of royal who treats “smallfolk” as props in his personal story. If the show needs a fuse, Aerion is holding the match.
-->Prince Daeron “The Drunken” Targaryen — Henry Ashton
Daeron is a Targaryen prince with a reputation that leans toward wine, wit, and chaos. In a tourney setting, that can mean comic relief—until it means consequences.
-->Prince Valarr Targaryen — Oscar Morgan
Valarr’s presence at Ashford is a reminder that “Targaryen power” is not one person—it’s a web of heirs, expectations, and rivalries that can snap tight around Dunk and Egg fast.
-->Baratheon, Tyrell & Tourney Allies
Ser Lyonel Baratheon (“The Laughing Storm”) — Daniel Ings
Lyonel is bigger-than-life: part warrior, part entertainer, and absolutely the guy who can laugh with you one minute and crush you the next. He’s also one of the first highborn characters who treats Dunk like an interesting person instead of a walking punchline.
-->Lord Leo “Longthorn” Tyrell — Steve Wall
A Tyrell at Ashford signals status, money, and soft power—especially in a setting where reputation is currency and everyone’s watching everyone.
-->Ser Steffon Fossoway — Edward Ashley
Steffon is one of the sharper edges of tourney culture: pride, peacocking, and the quick cruelty of men raised to believe respect is something you take.
-->Raymun Fossoway — Shaun Thomas
Raymun is the rare “tourney orbit” character who feels like he might actually become a friend to Dunk and Egg—an important thing, because in Westeros, isolation is how you die.
-->Ser Manfred Dondarrion — Daniel Monks
A Dondarrion at a tourney always hints at the bigger chessboard: alliances, slights, and obligations that don’t care whether Dunk is ready for them.
-->Lord Medgar Tully — Russell Simpson
The Riverlands showing up at Ashford adds weight—this isn’t just “local sports,” it’s a pan-realm gathering where reputations get built or broken in public.
-->Kingsguard: Ser Roland Crakehall (Wade Briggs) & Ser Donnel of Duskendale (Bill Ward)
When white cloaks are in the background, the stakes quietly jump. Even if they aren’t speaking much, they’re a reminder: the crown is always closer than you think.
-->Ashford Locals & Working-Folk (the “ground level” cast)
Plummer — Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
As Ashford’s steward, Plummer sits between noble rules and common reality—meaning he’s the one who can shut Dunk out with a polite sentence.
-->Tanselle — Tanzyn Crawford
Tanselle is a Dornish puppeteer/artist who brings color and humanity into a space dominated by armor, ego, and hierarchy—making her instantly important to Dunk’s emotional arc.
-->Steely Pate — Youssef Kerkour
The blacksmith angle matters: tourneys are expensive, knighthood is a brand, and armor is literally the difference between “embarrassing loss” and “death.” Pate is the guy who turns fantasy heroics into receipts and hard choices.
-->Lord Ashford (Paul Hunter) & Lady Gwin Ashford (Cara Harris)
The Ashfords are the host house for the tourney—meaning they’re the social gravity of the setting. Even minor interactions at an event like this can ripple, because everyone’s performing for the host.
-->Beony (Carla Harrison-Hodge) & Red (Rowan Robinson)
These supporting characters underline one of the show’s biggest strengths: it actually lingers with the people living at the edges of “knightly honor,” not just the people being honored.
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Reddit Reacts to the Teaser Trailer
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What Reddit Theories Say About Egg’s Identity (and why it matters)
Even spoiler-avoiders tend to pick up on one big clue: Egg is playing at being “nobody,” but he talks like somebody raised around power. That contrast is the engine of the series—because Dunk wants to be a knight, and Egg knows what knights really do when royals are watching.
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FAQ
Who plays Dunk in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
Peter Claffey plays Ser Duncan the Tall (“Dunk”).
-->Who plays Egg?
Dexter Sol Ansell plays Aegon Targaryen (“Egg”).
-->How many episodes are in Season 1?
Season 1 is a six-episode run.
-->Is the show based on a book?
Yes—Season 1 adapts the first Dunk & Egg story, The Hedge Knight.
-->Is there a Season 2?
Yes—HBO renewed the series for Season 2 ahead of the Season 1 premiere.
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