Jon snow

### Aliases

Aegon Targaryen, king in the north, the white wolf, the bastard of winterfell, crow, lord snow, the prince that was promised

### Relatives

Daenerys Targaryen (aunt), viserys Targaryen (uncle)

## Appearances

### Debut

Season 1, episode 1, ‘winter is coming’

Jon Snow, born as Aegon Targaryen, is a character of extreme importance in the "Game of Thrones". Jon's story is one of hardship, honor, and resilience, as he navigates his identity as a bastard son, his service in the Night's Watch, and his eventual role as a leader in the fight against the Night King and the White Walkers.

# Early years

Jon was born to Eddard Stark, the honorable lord of Winterfell, and an unknown woman during Robert's Rebellion, a civil war that led to the overthrow of the Targaryen dynasty and the ascension of Robert Baratheon to the Iron Throne. Jon's status as a bastard made him an outsider in the Stark family, as he was not fully accepted by his father's legitimate children. However, Jon was raised with honor and integrity by Eddard, who taught him the Stark values of duty, loyalty, and honor.

# Service in the nights watch

At the age of 14, Jon made the decision to join the Night's Watch, a sworn brotherhood tasked with defending the realm of Westeros from the dangers beyond the Wall, including the ancient and deadly threat of the White Walkers. Jon quickly rose through the ranks of the Night's Watch, earning the respect and loyalty of his fellow brothers for his courage, leadership, and sense of duty.

During his time in the Night's Watch, Jon faced numerous challenges, including clashes with the treacherous Night's Watch officers, conflicts with the Wildlings beyond the Wall, and the discovery of his true heritage as the legitimate son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, making him the rightful heir to the Iron Throne. Despite these obstacles, Jon remained steadfast in his duty to defend the realm and uphold his honor.

# Battle against the night king

As the Night King and his army of White Walkers posed an existential threat to all of Westeros, Jon played a pivotal role in rallying the forces of the living to unite against the Night King. He led expeditions beyond the Wall, fought in battles against the wights and White Walkers, and forged alliances with other key players in the Game of Thrones, including Daenerys Targaryen, who eventually became his lover.

In the climactic Battle of Winterfell, Jon fought alongside his allies to defeat the Night King and save humanity from the impending doom of the Long Night. Despite facing seemingly insurmountable odds, Jon displayed courage, leadership, and selflessness in the face of danger, ultimately contributing to the victory against the Night King.

After the Great War, Jon's role in the realm of Westeros evolved as he grappled with the consequences of his actions and his true heritage. He faced betrayals, political intrigue, and moral dilemmas, ultimately leading to his exile to the Night's Watch once again.

# identity

Jon Snow's true identity is revealed to be Aegon Targaryen, the legitimate son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, making him the rightful heir to the Iron Throne.

Jon's true identity is initially kept a secret, as Ned Stark, Jon's adoptive father, claims that Jon is his illegitimate son to protect him from Robert Baratheon's wrath, who sought to eliminate all remaining Targaryens after Robert's Rebellion. Jon grows up believing that he is Ned Stark's bastard and faces the challenges and prejudices that come with this status throughout his life.

However, through various events and discoveries, Jon eventually learns the truth about his parentage. He realizes that he is not a Stark bastard, but rather a legitimate Targaryen prince with a legitimate claim to the Iron Throne. This revelation has a profound impact on Jon, as he grapples with his newfound identity, torn between his loyalty to the Stark family that raised him and his duty to his Targaryen heritage.

Jon's true identity also has significant implications for the broader political landscape of Westeros. As the legitimate heir to the Targaryen dynasty, Jon's claim to the Iron Throne challenges the legitimacy of other contenders, including Daenerys Targaryen, his romantic partner at the time, who sees herself as the rightful queen of Westeros. Jon's heritage becomes a focal point in the power struggles and alliances that shape the final stages of the War of the Five Kings and the conflict for the Iron Throne.