Lord Corlys Velaryon, "The Sea Snake"

Played by Steve Toussaint

Lord Corlys Velaryon is the leader of a formidable family with ancient roots. He is married to Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, who was passed over in favor of Viserys to rule. Nicknamed “the Sea Snake” in his youth, Lord Corlys was a great explorer and is now the richest man in Westeros. His vast wealth includes the largest navy in the world, which puts him in a powerful position at court. He is Master of Driftmark, an island west of Dragonstone in Blackwater Bay, that is the seat of House Velaryon. A shrewd man, the Sea Snake often disagreed with the king about his approach to the realm, but remained loyal to the crown.
When King Viserys died, Corlys placed blood over power, supporting Princess Rhaenyra's claim to the Iron Throne.