Bend the Knee for this Khaleesi Cosplay

As House of the Dragon peeks into the past of the Targaryen family, we pay homage to Daenerys Targaryen, the Khaleesi herself. These Daenerys cosplays are fire!

Daenerys Targaryen was one of the most popular characters in the Game of Thrones show. Her evolution over the seasons was fascinating to discover. While the Khaleesi’s storyline has come to a shocking climax, we’re back in the world of Westeros with the newly launched House of the Dragon show that debuted in August. This week we’re paying tribute to the Targaryen family with this Khaleesi cosplay feature!

It’s rare to see a female character with such a strong, longstanding story arc in popular cinema. Daenerys shaped her own journey, and though some of her decisions might be questionable, there’s no denying that she shakes things up. Through the eight seasons of Game of Thrones, we got to see an epic journey that encompassed many continents, and a fascinating array of wardrobe evolutions. Here’s a bit more about the lore of the Khaleesi.

This week we’re featuring a gorgeous set of looks by Anya Ichios. This international cosplayer and fashion model is absolutely stunning and brings a whimsical softness to her cosplays. She’s known for her vivid colors and diverse fabric choices, and above all, she loves a strong female protagonist. We’ve compiled some of her best Khaleesi images in today’s cosplay feature. Check them out, and you’ll want to bend the knee!

Daenerys Targaryen Cosplay with permission by Anya Ichios Cosplay

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Author: Jennifer Larsen

Jennifer aka "Mayhem's Muse" is the Cosplay Editor for BoLS and manages Ad Sales and Communications. Her cosplay awards include the RTX Judge's Choice Award and Dragon's Lair Austin's Cosplay Symposium. Jennifer has been a Cosplay Guest Judge at RTX, Tacticon and Genghis Con in Colorado. She regularly attends conventions to cover cosplay for BoLS. Her cosplay work has been featured in publications such as Girls Who Love Monsters, Geek Fuel, and Renaissance Magazine. Jennifer has modeled in the Her Universe Fashion Show, Precision Camera's yearly Precision Camera University, and has taught several workshops for photographers about partnering with cosplayers and creative muses/models. Jennifer is a lifelong enthusiast of retro video games and loves Dungeons & Dragons, urban fantasy, tabletop games, VR technology, and historical archery. She has set National Records through USA Archery’s Traditional Division for Asiatic Bows and earned 4th Place in the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan in 2018 for Women’s Korean Archery. Jennifer is currently studying for her Masters's Degree in Organizational Leadership.