AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Daenerys Targaryen Squint' meme, also known as 'Smiling Daenerys,' features a screengrab from the television show 'Game of Thrones' where the character Daenerys Targaryen, played by Emilia Clarke, gives a small, squinty smile during a conversation with Sansa Stark. This expression occurs in a scene with a tense atmosphere, adding a layer of complexity to her smile.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme originated from a scene in 'Game of Thrones,' specifically from the episode titled 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' which aired on April 21, 2019. The following day, it was turned into a meme by a post on Twitter (now X) by user @reallyhalalfood, who shared the image of Daenerys with a squinted smile, inviting others to caption it. This tweet quickly became popular, demonstrating the scene's meme potential.[1]
Origin: 2019