Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has teased that last season's Jon Snow revelation will have a huge impact on Daenerys.

The end of the seventh season revealed that Jon Snow is actually the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark. It means he has a claim to the Iron Throne.

Clarke, who plays Daenerys, told TVInsider that the fact will "cut deep".

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"Daenerys' lifelong dream has been to avenge her family and claim her rightful seat on the Iron Throne. She truly loves Jon," she explained.

"Were she to find out about his title, it would cut deep."

Kit Harington, who plays Jon Snow, added that his character would also be affected by the new knowledge.

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"Jon is someone who plays by the book. He cannot lie," he said. "Finding out about Dany would be very hard for him."

Executive producer DB Weiss shared: "From a dramatic standpoint, it makes things interesting, because the story is no longer about who Jon's parents are. It's about what happens when Jon finds out."

Game of Thrones season 8 will premiere in April 2019. The show airs on HBO in the US and Sky Atlantic and NOW TV in the UK. Season 7 is now available to buy on DVD, Blu-ray or digital download.



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