Olivia Cooke

She might not be a Targaryen, but there's fire in her veins! **WARNING: May contain spoilers for House of the Dragon**. Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower in ...

[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. [NOW](https://www.nowtv.com/) on Monday 22nd August 2022. Though Rhaenyra was still the named heir, Alicent (and her father Otto) believed her sons should take the Iron Throne. She realises that she has power and she has influence – so what does she actually want deep down in her core? For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the [Radio Times podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/podcasts/) with Jane Garvey. "Partway through the show, she truly begins to understand her role within her father’s life and how it hasn’t been the most loving or healthy father-daughter relationship. Check out more of our [Fantasy](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/) coverage or visit our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) to see what's on tonight. [House of the Dragon](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/house-of-the-dragon-thrones-release-date/) is Alicent Hightower, played by Olivia Cooke and Emily Carey (young). Emily Carey plays a young Alicent Hightower in the opening of House of the Dragon. [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). [Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get 12 issues for £1](https://www.buysubscriptions.com/print/radio-times-magazine-subscription?promo=RTBPL22&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_source=radiotimes.com&utm_campaign=fixed-article_rtbpl22&utm_content=promotional-link&style=brand" target="_blank" rel="noopener">) [learn more](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/commercial-links-on-radiotimes-com/))