The Bayeux Tapestry, a gem of medieval art, continues to inspire people around the world, including bestselling novelist Ken Follett, the world’s highest-valued painter David Hockney, Marvel Studios in its horror film Werewolf By Night, and Pixie House with its lead figurines. This unique artifact, which chronicles William the Conqueror’s 1066 conquest of the English throne on a 70-meter linen canvas, has been reimagined for the opening credits of House of the Dragon Season 2.
For eight seasons, the opening credits of Game of Thrones were acclaimed as some of the most beautiful and original on television. While House of the Dragon’s Season 1 credits clearly drew inspiration from this, Season 2 takes a different artistic direction. The history of Westeros is narrated through weaving and tapestry art in a three-minute opening sequence.
The new titles resemble a tapestry that narrates the history of House Targaryen, starting from the Doom of Valyria and leading up to the events of House of the Dragon Season 1. Similarly, the first season’s credits used a combination of gears, blood, and an Old Valyria backdrop to illustrate the Targaryen family tree.