We're up to our penultimate theory in our week of Game of Thrones theories, and today we're looking at something that hasn't gained as much ground or speed as the rest of the theories we've looked at so far. Could there be an Ice Dragon in the Seven Kingdoms ready to take flight?

Credit: HBO

Credit: HBO

Where did this theory come from?

Well, for some time Ice Dragons have been mentioned. They make an appearance in all of the books, whether it's the constellation 'Ice Dragon' or something else entirely. For example, in one of Jon Snow's chapters in A Dance With Dragons, the book reads: "The road beneath the Wall was as dark and cold as the belly of an Ice Dragon and as twisty as a serpent." There's also one referenced 'in the tales Old Nan used to tell', and Old Nan seems to be one of the wisest characters in the entire series.

Fans know now how easy it is for the Night King and the White Walkers to raise the dead to fight alongside them. So is it really that difficult to imagine that at some point in time following the Night King's 'birth', a dragon died far north of the wall and then was raised as a wight?

Now take that idea and multiply it by, say, three. The Wight Walker army could potentially have access to one or more than one ice dragon and suddenly, Daenerys' three dragons don't seem as threatening to that army as they once were.

There's also the possibility that one of Daenerys' dragons could be killed by the Wight Walkers and then brought back to life as a Wight 'Ice Dragon'. Not something we love the idea of as the dragons are supposed to be some of the most powerful creatures around.

Credit: HBO
Credit: HBO

George R R Martin has written a children's book called The Ice Dragon. There's speculation that it may exist in the same universe as Game of Thrones, but there has never been any confirmation. As powerful as fire-breathing dragons may seem, the one in this story took on and defeated three fire dragons - so if one makes its way to Westeros, it could be a major force to be reckoned with.

And finally there are those who simply believe The Ice Dragon will turn out to be a nickname for Jon Snow. As the potential son of Rhaegar 'Fire' Targaryen and Lyanna 'Ice' Stark it's not that hard to imagine... But we personally prefer the idea of an ice dragon or three rising from the ground for the ultimate battle...

How plausible is it?

It's certainly possible but not a theory that has gained momentum for reason. Ice dragons have always been hinted at but never outwardly confirmed. If they were to make an appearance at some point, they'd better hurry it up.

Game of Thrones continues Sundays in the US on HBO and Mondays in the UK on Sky Atlantic.

Theory #1 - 'R+L=J'

Theory #2 - Tyrion Targaryen

Theory #3 - Bran Stark the Three Eyed Raven Builder

Theory #4 - Bran Stark is the Night's King

Theory #5 - The Grand Northern Conspiracy


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