Criston Cole Info
Father – Steward of Blackhaven
Mother – Not known
Siblings – Not known
Spouse – None
Children – None
This Ser Criston Cole timeline gives a chronological listing of the main events in the life of the fictitious character as shown in the TV series House of the Dragon
Please Note: In the TV adaptation, characters’ ages are different to those in the books. The ages given in this timeline are those known to have been decided by the show, or are approximations made using a combination of the ages in the book and the ages of the actors.
See Also: House of the Dragon Timeline
Ser Criston Cole Timeline
Before Season 1 Age 0
Criston Cole was born the son of Steward of Blackhaven. His father was head of House Cole which was sworn to House Dondarrion.
Before Season 1 Age not known
Criston Cole fought for House Dondarrion in the border disputes with Dorne. He was knighted by Arlan Dondarrion for his service.
Season 1 Age 30
Ser Criston Cole arrived in Kings Landing to take part in the tournament being held to mark the impending birth of the heir to the throne. He was not known in the capital and people were intrigued by the mystery knight. Cole defeated all opponents to reach the final against Daemon Targaryen. After knocking Daemon off his horse the two drew their weapons and continued the fight. Targaryen knocked Cole to the ground and began celebrating his victory. Cole then knocked Daemon to the floor claiming ultimate victory. He removed his helmet and asked Princess Rhaenyra for her favour.
Season 1 Age 30
Criston Cole was one of the candidates for Commander of the Kingsguard. Princess Rhaenyra chose him for the post because he was the only one with combat skill.
Season 1 Age 33
Criston Cole attended the hunt to mark the second birthday of Prince Aegon. He followed Princess Rhaenyra when she angrily rode off into the woods and stayed with her when she refused to return to the main camp. During the night a wild boar attacked Rhaenyra which she killed. Criston and Rhaenyra returned to the main camp the next morning with their kill.
Season 1 Age 33
Criston Cole was stationed on guard duty outside Princess Rhaenyra’s room. He bade her goodnight when she retired to bed. He was very surprised when she appeared at her door some hours later. Rhaenyra then seduced Criston.
Season 1 Age 33
Ser Criston accompanied the royal party when they went to Driftmark to negotiate the marriage of Rhaenyra to Laenor Velaryon. On the return journey he spoke to Rhaenyra and suggested they run away together. She turned him down saying that she had a duty to the Crown and had to marry a nobleman.
Season 1 Age 33
After returning to Kings Landing, Ser Criston was summoned before Queen Alicent. She questioned him regarding Rhaenyra’s virginity. Angry at Rhaenyra turning him down and full of guilt, he admitted that he had allowed Rhaenyra to seduce him. He was very surprised when she let him go.
Season 1 Age 33
Cole was present at the preliminary wedding feast. He was approached by Ser Joffrey Lonmouth, Laenor’s love interest, who remarked that he knew Ser Criston loved Rhaenyra. A fight broke out and Criston killed Lonmouth.
Season 1 Age 33
Ser Criston Cole went to the Godswood to commit suicide. However, Alicent arrived before he could do the deed.
Season 1 Age 43
Ser Criston Cole was training Alicent and Rhaenyra’s children. He favoured Alicent’s children,
Season 1 Age 43
Criston went to Driftmark with the royal party for the funeral of Laena Velaryon.
Season 1 Age 43
After the fight where Prince Aemond lost an eye, Alicent ordered Cole to take one of Luke’s eyes in revenge. King Viserys forbade the action and Cole was restrained. Alicent then grabbed Viserys’ dagger to do the deed herself. She was prevented by Rhaenyra who grappled with her. Alicent then slashed Rhaenyra across the arm before storming off.
Season 1 Age 49
Criston Cole was in the courtyard training with Prince Aemond. Aemond was able to beat his trainer.
Season 1 Age 49
Criston Cole attended a meeting of the small council that had been called to announce King’s death and accession of Aegon. The decision to crown Aegon rather than Rhaenyra was challenged by Lord Lyman Beesbury. Criston Cole killed him by smashing his head into his pewter plate. Otto Hightower then told Lord Westerling, Commander of the Kingsguard, to go to Dragonstone and kill Rhaenyra and Daemon. He took off his cloak and refused to do the deed saying that he only served the king and there was no king at present.
Season 1 Age 49
Alicent sent Criston Cole and Aemond to find Prince Aegon who had gone to the city.
Season 1 Age 49
Cole and Aemond met Erryk and Arryk who had Aegon. Criston Cole fought Erryk, Aegon broke free and was caught by Aemond. Alicent was happy that they had found Aegon rather than her father.
Season 1 Age 49
Criston Cole was appointed Commander of the Kingsguard.
Season 1 Age 49
Cole attended the coronation of King Aegon II. He took the crown and placed it on Aegon’s head. After being crowned the people cheered for their new king. Suddenly Rhaenys, riding her dragon, crashed into the building. However, instead of burning those on the dais, her dragon hissed a warning and she rode off.
Season 1
To be continued
Published Sept 7 2022 @ 12.30 pm – Updated – [last-modified]
Harvard Reference for Ser Criston Cole Timeline:
Heather Y Wheeler. (2022). Ser Criston Cole Timeline – House of the Dragon. https://www.thetimelinegeek.com/ser-criston-cole-timeline. Last accessed [date]