As House of the Dragon season 3 arrives, there’s no doubt that Abigail Thorn’s Admiral Sharako Lohar is going to be back in the midst of the action.
The admiral, who was introduced in the season 2 finale, is set to play a key role in the Battle of the Gullet, hunting down her mortal enemy, Corlys Velaryon, AKA the Sea Snake (Steve Toussaint).
But who exactly is she and what does she want?
Here’s everything you need to know about Admiral Lohar and actress Abigail Thorn!
Who is Admiral Lohar in House of the Dragon?
Lohar, named Shakaro in Fire and Blood, is a Lysene admiral. She commands a fleet of 90 Myrish, Lysene and Tyroshi warships and, as a result of Lannister’s mission, allies with the Greens, commanding their captains to go to battle.
In season 2, Ser Tyland Lannister (Jefferson Hall), was sent as an ambassador from the Prince Regent Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) to meet Lohar.
Lannister hoped to raise an armada to break the blockade put in place by the Blacks – but Lohar didn’t exactly make it easy for him.
She challenged him to a mud fight, and ended up being is impressed by him.
Lohar made reference to Lannister bedding their wives – with Lannister looking just a little alarmed. In the montage at the end of the episode, we saw she made good on her promise and sent their captains to war.
In season 3, Lohar is set to play a big role in the Battle of the Gullet, with her sights set on the Sea Snake.
Who plays Admiral Lohar in House of the Dragon?
Admiral Lohar is played by actress and YouTuber Abigail Thorn.
Thorn is known for various roles across TV, including Jess in the TV series Django and Ensign Eurus in The Acolyte.
She’s also a writer and YouTuber, and rose to fame with the YouTube channel Philosophy Tube.
She came out publicly as transgender in January 2021.
What happens to Admiral Lohar in the book?
The Battle of the Gullet turns out to be one of the bloodiest sea battles in history, with just 28 of Lohar’s 90 ships surviving.
Many of those that survived were helmed by Lys crews, with Myr and Tyrosh turning against Lohar and accusing the admiral of holding back the Lysene crews.
This sparked a quarrel which would result in the Daughters’ War. During the battle, Admiral Lohar takes Prince Viserys into his charge, and the admiral is later murdered by one of his rivals over a personal dispute.
House of the Dragon season 3 will arrive on HBO Max on 22 June in the UK. Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on HBO Max, Sky and NOW – find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV.
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