Where did the Dragons originally come from in Game of Thrones?

The dragons in Game of Thrones are generally said to have originated in Valyria , with the first known dragons coming from the volcanic region called the Fourteen Fires and later being domesticated by the Valyrians.

Quick Scoop

In the show and broader lore, House Targaryen did not create dragons; they inherited the tradition from Valyria, where dragons were already tied to the dragonlords and their empire. By the time of Game of Thrones , dragons were believed extinct until Daenerys hatched her three eggs.

What lore says

• The earliest dragons are linked to the volcanic lands of Old Valyria, especially the Fourteen Fires.

• Valyrian dragonlords learned to tame and ride them, turning dragons into a symbol of power.

• Later, the Targaryens survived the Doom of Valyria and became the last major dragon-riding house.

Different fan takes

Some fans and theories place dragon origins farther east, including Asshai or other mysterious lands, but that is not the main accepted explanation in most Game of Thrones lore summaries. The most straightforward answer remains Valyria.

TL;DR

Dragons originally came from Old Valyria’s volcanic lands , then were domesticated by the Valyrians and later associated with House Targaryen.