Emma D'Arcy is a British actor, active in theatre, television, and film. Their career began on stage, with roles in productions such as *The Crucible* and *Against*. They subsequently appeared in television series including *Wanderlust* (2018) and *Truth Seekers* (2020), and in films like *Misbehaviour* (2020) and *Mothering Sunday* (2021). International recognition came in 2022 with their leading role as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the HBO series *House of the Dragon*, a prequel to *Game of Thrones*. This performance garnered unanimous critical acclaim and earned D'Arcy a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series, solidifying their position as one of the most significant emerging figures of their generation.