Alicent Hightower was revealed to be a lead character in House of the Dragon on July 18, 2020. On December 11, 2020, HBO announced that Olivia Cooke had been cast in the role for the series.

Alicent Hightower was a member of House Hightower who became the second wife to King Viserys I Targaryen. She was the daughter of Ser Otto Hightower, who had been Hand of the King to Jaehaerys I, Viserys I, and later his grandson Aegon II.

Jun 24, 2024 · Alicent Hightower and King Viserys I Targaryen had four children across House of the Dragon season 1's timeline, though only three were shown on screen. Their firstborn was Aegon, who is now King Aegon II Targaryen.

Jul 1, 2024 · Alicent Hightower finally realizes how gravely wrong she was about Aegon in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 3, but still refuses to bring an end to the war.

May 31, 2024 · Alicent Hightower is at the helm of the Greens in House of the Dragon, but what happens to her in the books?

Nov 4, 2023 · Alicent Hightower is a major antagonist in House of the Dragon and an influential power for the Greens. Here's everything fans need to know about her.

Aug 22, 2022 · Here’s what you should know about House of the Dragon ’s Alicent Hightower, and her powerful kin.

Aug 5, 2024 · In House of the Dragon's brilliant finale, Alicent Hightower is no longer bound by duty and virtue, and has been reborn anew.

Nov 17, 2022 · Alicent may have made an enemy of fan favorite Rhaenyra in Season 1 of House of the Dragon, but here's why you shouldn't hate this queen.

Jul 31, 2023 · Hosue of the Dragon: The Hightower's have always been key allies to the Targaryen family but what do we know about Visery's wife Queen Alicent?