Rock Pebbles : ISSN 0975 - 0509 September 2024 / P. 109 The Evolution of DaenerysTargaryen: A Comparative Study of Character Development in Literature and Screen Deepali Ramesh Bankar We have seen chapters in history depicting women as oppressed and facing their challenges as gender roles and other stereotypes. This paper explores a study of Daenerys Targareyan a female character in George R.R. Martin’s novel a song of Ice and Fire. Her struggle for Survival from the age of five, getting married to an unsuitable Dothrakhi, suffering rapes. She is profoundly shaped by magic and dragons, elements that symbolize her Targareyan heritage. This study illuminates the transformative journey of a once- dispossessed princess who evolves into a formidable leader. It explores her character development from the original source material to her vivid portrayal in the Over the Top adaptation, highlighting the intricacies of bringing such a dynamic character to life on screen.This paper also studies a detailed table that examines the nuances and differences between the novel A Song of Ice and Fireand its OTT adaptation, focusing on the first four books. This comparison will delve into the key literary aspects, such as character development, plot progression and thematic elements, highlighting how these were translated or altered in the screen adaptation. I have meticulously gathered data from various reputable sources to ensure a thorough and insightful analysis that captures the essence of both the written and visual narratives. Key Words: Daeneryes Targareyan, Magic and Dragons, Challenges and triumphs Transformative journey, Gender roles, Patriarchal society, Feminism, Literary Adaptation. Introduction: “ A Song of Ice and Fire” is a popular fantasy novels written by George R.R. Martin, first published in 1996 as book 1 Game of Thrones following 2. A clash of Kings, 3. A Storm of Swords, 4. A Feast of Crow, 5. A Dance of Dragons and upcoming Books .This series was later adapted into the Television show Game of Thrones, created by David Benioff and D.B.Weiss. The show aired on HBO from April 17,2011,to May 19,2019,spanning eight seasons and a total of 73 episodes.