As House of the Dragon season 3 arrives, Ulf White is finally getting his time to shine!
Last season saw Emma D’Arcy’s Rhaenyra Targaryen inviting those with Targaryen ancestry to attempt to become dragonriders. While many died in the process, Ulf was one of the successful ones.
Ulf has already come a long way since he was introduced to us in a tavern scene, mouthing off about supposedly being the bastard son of Baelon the Brave and the half-brother of Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith). But there’s going to be a lot more to come from him.
So, here’s everything you need to know about the character, and actor Tom Bennett!
Who is Ulf White in House of the Dragon?
Ulf is one of the dragonseeds of Dragonstone (a bastard of Valyrian descent) along with the likes of Hugh Hammer and Nettles (who appears to have been cut from the series). As is shown in the series, Ulf is a big drinker and is unable to read or write.
In episode season 2 episode 3, we saw his clear allegiance with the Blacks, as he refers to Jacaerys Velaryon (Harry Collett) as his nephew and the rightful heir to the Iron Throne – although he swiftly shuts up when Aegon enters the tavern for fear of his life.
In episode 7, we saw him answer Rhaenyra’s call for dragonseeds, heading to Dragonstone in the hopes of claiming a dragon. While Ulf seemed to regret his decision when he saw a fellow hopeful blasted to death by Vermithor, he managed to make his way into the tunnels beneath Dragonstone and encounter the terrifying Silverwing.
Clearly expecting to be burnt to death, Ulf cowers away – but to his surprise, he is able to claim Silverwing. The final scenes of episode 7 see him riding Silverwing above King’s Landing.
Who is Ulf White’s dragon in House of the Dragon?
Ulf claims the dragon Silverwing. Silverwing is a she-dragon who was previously ridden by Queen Alysanne Targaryen (the queen consort and sister of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen).
Who plays Ulf White in House of the Dragon?
British actor Tom Bennett portrays Ulf White in House of the Dragon.
Bennett has appeared in various roles across British TV, including Christopher in PhoneShop.
He’s also appeared in Ricky Gervais’s After Life and the comedian’s mockumentary Life on the Road as well as Mascots & Family Tree for Christopher Guest.
Bennett has also appeared on stage, including playing Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses The Musical at The Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Now, this is your final warning for book spoilers as they may be adapted into future episodes of House of the Dragon!
What happens to Ulf White in the book Fire & Blood?
In the Dance of Dragons, Ulf begins as a man-at-arms (a soldier usually of common descent) before being able to mount Silverwing when Jacaerys Velaryon calls for dragonriders, with the soldier fighting in the Battle of the Gullet.
Later, Ulf is granted a knighthood and, along with Hugh Hammer, is given lands on Driftmark.
However, when Ulf and Hugh are sent to defend the town of Tumbleton, they defect to the Greens. During the Second Battle of Tumbleton, Hugh is killed but a drunken Ulf somehow survives.
He goes on to admit his ambitions of claiming the Iron Throne for himself, but is soon poisoned by Ser Hobert Hightower.
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