A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 3 ending explained: what is Egg's real name and why does it matter?

'The Squire' finally reveals all about Egg – and it's as much of a shock to Dunk as it is to us

02 Feb 2026, 03:30 · TechRadar

News By Tom Power published 2 February 2026

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has finally lifted the lid on Egg's true identity
The final scene of its third episode, titled 'The Squire', reveals all
It'll shock anyone who hasn't read the 'Dunk and Egg' book trilogy

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 3 has debuted on HBO Max and other streaming services – and it finally solves one of the show's biggest mysteries.

Titled 'The Squire', the Game of Thrones prequel's latest chapter lifts the lid on Egg's true identity. And, for viewers who haven't read The Hedge Knight, aka the first installment of the 'Dunk and Egg' book trilogy, it'll come as much of a shock to them as it does to Dunk.

Full spoilers immediately follow for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' (AKotSK) third entry. Turn back now if you haven't watched it yet.

What is Egg's real name in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?

Egg's true identity has been one of AKotSK's biggest mysteries (Image credit: HBO Max)

Ever since AKotSK premiered on HBO Max and other streaming platforms in mid-January, non-book readers have theorized that Egg is hiding a big secret. That being said, he's not only a member of House Targaryen but also Prince Maekar Targaryen's youngest son, who went missing days ago.

Viewers who made those predictions will feel vindicated by what's revealed in 'The Squire'.

First, around the 22:00 mark, Egg is startled by a fortune teller when she tells Dunk and Egg what the future holds for them individually. What spooks Egg? As well as saying "you shall be king", she tells Egg that he will "die in hot fire, worms shall feed upon your ashes, and all who know you shall rejoice in your dying".

Such comments will immediately prick the ears of Thrones fans, because the noble Westerosi family most commonly associated with fire is House Targaryen. Nonetheless, anyone can be burned alive, so this doesn't necessarily confirm Egg is a Targaryen.

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