Editing Ulf White

{{Infobox character
| firstname = Ulf
| lastname = White
| image = Ulf the White.jpeg
| image_caption = Art by [http://enife.deviantart.com/art/The-Princess-and-the-Queen-431753079 Enife]
| Alias = Ulf the White{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}<br>Ulf the Sot{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}<br>The Betrayer{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}
| Title = [[Knight|Ser]]<br>[[Lord of Bitterbridge]]<br>[[Lord of Highgarden]] {{S|claimant}}
| Allegiance = [[Blacks]]<br>[[Greens]]<br>[[Two Betrayers]]
| Race = Uncertain {{S|[[Valyrians|Valyrian]] descent}}
| Culture = [[Crownlands]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[Dragonstone]]
| Date_of_Birth =
| Place_of_Death = [[Tumbleton]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|130}}
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[Fire & Blood]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Rise of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Princess and the Queen]]'' (mentioned)
| Coat-of-arms =
| TV_series = ''[[House of the Dragon]]'': [[House of the Dragon - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[House of the Dragon - Season 3|3]]
| Played_by = [[w:Tom Bennett (actor)|Tom Bennett]]
}}

'''Ulf White''',{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} also known as '''Ulf the White''' and '''Ulf the Sot''', was a [[dragonseed]] who became a [[dragonrider]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}

In the television adaptation ''[[House of the Dragon]]'', Ulf is portrayed by [[w:Tom Bennett (actor)|Tom Bennett]],<ref>Deadline: [https://deadline.com/2023/12/house-of-the-dragon-season-2-cast-teaser-trailer-1235649459/ Season 2 Cast and Teaser Trailer (December 2, 2023)]</ref> and is supposedly a bastard son of [[Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Baelon the Brave]].{{Ref|HBOHOTD|S02E07}}

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Ulf White|l1=Images of Ulf White}}

Ulf was pale-haired and named for his white hair.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} Although Ulf had Valyrian features and was able to successfully bond with a dragon, his parentage was not stated - and it is possible that Ulf himself did not know exactly which Targaryen he descended from.

Ulf was known for his drinking.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} He could not read or write.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

==History==
A [[dragonseed]] of [[Dragonstone]], Ulf the White was a [[man-at-arms]] when the [[Dance of the Dragons]] began. When Prince [[Jacaerys Velaryon]] called for [[dragonrider]]s in {{Date|129}}, Ulf was able to mount [[Silverwing]]. Ulf and his fellow dragonseeds—[[Hugh Hammer]], [[Nettles]], and [[Addam Velaryon]]—fought valiantly besides Jacaerys in the [[Battle of the Gullet]], but Jace fell during the battle.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} The dragonrider began to call himself "Ulf White".{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} 

After the [[fall of King's Landing]], Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]] suggested that Ulf be wed to the daughter of the late Lord [[House Stokeworth|Stokeworth]], but Rhaenyra declined. The queen instead granted [[knight]]hood to Ulf and Hugh and granted them lands on [[Driftmark]]. According to [[Mushroom]], a drunken Ulf rode through [[Flea Bottom]] wearing only golden spurs.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} When Daemon suggested that Houses [[House Baratheon|Baratheon]] and [[House Lannister|Lannister]] should be destroyed for their support of King [[Aegon II Targaryen]], he proposed granting [[Storm's End]] to Ulf, but after Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]] opposed the idea, Rhaenyra refused the suggestion.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

In {{Date|130}}, Ulf White and Hugh Hammer were sent to help the [[blacks]] defend the town of [[Tumbleton]] from Lord [[Ormund Hightower]]'s approaching [[host]]. During the [[First Battle of Tumbleton]], however, the [[Two Betrayers]] defected to the [[greens]]. Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Viserys I)|Daeron Targaryen]] named Ulf as Lord of [[Bitterbridge]], but Ulf desired to receive [[Highgarden]] as his seat, not considering Bitterbridge to be sufficient. According to Mushroom, Ulf raped three [[maiden]]s each night and fed those who displeased him to his [[dragon]], Silverwing.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} Ulf took the [[Bawdy Badger]] as his favored inn.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}

The [[Caltrops]] conspired to kill both Ulf and Hugh Hammer. Lord [[Unwin Peake]] had warrants for their executions drawn up, which were signed by Prince Daeron. The day that the Caltrops planned to strike, however, the [[Second Battle of Tumbleton]] took place. Ulf survived the battle, drunkenly sleeping through every attempt to wake him. When he learned that Hugh had died during the battle, Ulf informed Lord Peake that he was going to claim the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}

The next day, Ser [[Hobert Hightower]] brought Ulf two casks of [[wine]], one Dornish red and one [[Arbor gold]]. As Ulf preferred the sweeter vintage, the Arbor gold had been [[poison]]ed. Suspicious of Hobert's behavior, Ulf commanded the Dornish red to be set aside, and only dared drink from the poisoned Arbor gold after he had seen Hobert drink from it himself. After Hobert asked for a second cup, Ulf drank three cups himself, and soon fell asleep before dying peacefully due to the poison.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}

==Quotes by Ulf==
{{Quote|'''Hugh''': We are [[knight]]s now, truly.<br>'''Ulf''': Fie on that, we should be [[lord]]s.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}|[[Hugh Hammer]] and Ulf}}

==Quotes about Ulf==
{{Quote|Ser Ulf gave himself entirely over to drunkenness, drowning himself in wine and [[Prostitution|flesh]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}|writings of [[Gyldayn]]}}

==References== 
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