Alicent Hightower Brother

House of the Dragon: House Hightower's Role in the Dance of the Dragons

Background

House Hightower is one of the oldest and most powerful houses in Westeros, ruling the Reach from their seat at Oldtown. During the Dance of the Dragons, the family played a significant role in supporting Queen Alicent Hightower and her son, Aegon II Targaryen.

Alicent's Father and Brother

Otto Hightower

Otto Hightower, Alicent's father, was a skilled and ambitious man who served as Hand of the King to Viserys I Targaryen. However, he was not the head of House Hightower, a position held by his unnamed elder brother.

Head of House Hightower

At the end of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen's reign, the head of House Hightower was Alicent's uncle, who remained unnamed throughout the story.

Alicent's Relationship with Viserys

King Viserys I remarried Lady Alicent Hightower in 106 AC. Initially, the stepmother and stepdaughter had a good relationship. However, after Alicent gave birth to the king's first son, their bond deteriorated.

Siege of Kings Landing

After the battle at Rooks Rest, WEB Alicent closed the gates of Kings Landing to thousands of smallfolk fleeing the capital. This act was likely influenced by her father, Otto Hightower, who sought to prevent the city from falling under the control of Rhaenyra Targaryen's supporters.

Hightower Knight

Among Alicent's brothers, it is possible that one of them, Gwayne Hightower, served as a knight in the city's defense. However, the identity of this knight is not explicitly specified in the source material.