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Emma D'Arcy

Emma D'Arcy is an English actor and theatre-maker known for roles in the BBC drama "Wanderlust", Amazon Prime Video's "Truth Seekers" and HBO's "House of the Dragon".

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Emma D'Arcy is an English actor and theatre-maker known for roles in the BBC drama "Wanderlust", Amazon Prime Video's "Truth Seekers" and HBO's "House of the Dragon". They are best known for portraying Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" and have received Golden Globe nominations for that performance.

Early life

Emma Zia D'Arcy was born in London, England, on 27 June 1992. They later studied Fine Art at the Ruskin School of Art and worked in theatre as well as screen acting.

Career

D'Arcy gained wider attention through television roles in "Wanderlust", "Hanna" and "Truth Seekers". They also appeared in the films "Misbehaviour" and "Mothering Sunday".

House of the Dragon

In December 2020, D'Arcy was cast as Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's "House of the Dragon", a prequel to "Game of Thrones". The role brought major international recognition and award nominations.

Public identity

Reliable secondary sources describe D'Arcy as non-binary, and they use they/them pronouns. This has been noted in coverage of their career and public profile.

Key facts

  • Emma D'Arcy is an English actor and theatre-maker.
  • They are best known for playing Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's "House of the Dragon".
  • D'Arcy has appeared in "Wanderlust", "Hanna", "Truth Seekers", "Misbehaviour" and "Mothering Sunday".
  • They are non-binary and use they/them pronouns.
  • Their performance in "House of the Dragon" earned two Golden Globe nominations.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Emma D'Arcy?
Emma D'Arcy is an English actor and theatre-maker known for television roles in "Wanderlust", "Truth Seekers" and "House of the Dragon".
How old is Emma D'Arcy?
Emma D'Arcy was born on 27 June 1992, which makes them 34 years old as of 23 July 2026.
What is Emma D'Arcy known for?
They are best known for playing Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's "House of the Dragon".
What role did Emma D'Arcy play in House of the Dragon?
Emma D'Arcy plays Rhaenyra Targaryen, the adult Princess and later Queen in HBO's "House of the Dragon".
Is Emma D'Arcy non-binary?
Yes. Multiple sources describe Emma D'Arcy as non-binary, and they use they/them pronouns.
What other shows has Emma D'Arcy been in?
D'Arcy has appeared in "Wanderlust", "Hanna" and "Truth Seekers".

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_D'Arcy
    Supports: Birth date; English actor; major roles; House of the Dragon casting; film and TV credits.
  2. Golden Globes — https://goldenglobes.com/person/emma-darcy/
    Supports: Non-binary identity; theatre-maker background; House of the Dragon role; award nominations.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8458664/
    Supports: Born in London; actor and theatre-maker; education; credits including House of the Dragon.
  4. Amazon Prime Video — https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/Emma-DArcy/amzn1.dv.gti.8968f6aa-23ad-413b-9d96-f8a1cee5e6b2/
    Supports: English actor; known for Wanderlust, Truth Seekers and House of the Dragon; film credits.
  5. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/emma-darcy/umc.cpc.278ar9a0cez4qjfig7w29aikr
    Supports: Known for Wanderlust, Truth Seekers and House of the Dragon; Golden Globe nominations; film credits.
  6. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_D%E2%80%99Arcy
    Supports: Non-binary identity; House of the Dragon role; birth date.