TV series · 2022 · HBO
Is House of the Dragon based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. House of the Dragon is based on the book Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin (2018).
Fire & Blood is part of the A Song of Ice and Fire series.
The TV series premiered in 2022 on HBO.
The book behind House of the Dragon
Fire & Blood
by George R. R. Martin · first published 2018 · 860 pages · fantasy
2018 novel by George R. R. Martin.
A Song of Ice and Fire: books in order
- A Game of Thrones (1996)
- A Clash of Kings (1998)
- Kampen om jerntronen (2011)
- A Storm of Swords (2000)
- A Feast for Crows (2005)
- A Dance with Dragons (2011)
- The Winds of Winter
- A Dream of Spring (http)
Common questions
Is House of the Dragon based on a book?
Yes. House of the Dragon is based on the book Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin (2018).
Who wrote the book House of the Dragon is based on?
Fire & Blood was written by George R. R. Martin and first published in 2018.
Is Fire & Blood part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the A Song of Ice and Fire series.
How long is the book?
Fire & Blood is about 860 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with A Game of Thrones, book 1 of Fire & Blood. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of George R. R. Martin's books
- Game of Thrones (TV, 2011)
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (TV, 2026)
- In the Lost Lands (film, 2025)
- Nightflyers (TV, 2018)