Merianne Tyrell was the eldest child and only daughter of Lord Paramount Theodore Tyrell, born in 432 AC. Her siblings are Hoster and Luthor Tyrell.
She became the Queen in 453 AC after marrying King Orys II Baratheon. She is the mother of Renly Baratheon.
History
Following the War of the Split Stag, Merianne was initially betrothed to the heir of Oldtown, Young Garth Hightower, as a way for the two houses to reunite from fighting for opposite sides. This was one of several betrothals Lord Theodore Tyrell arranged to reunify the Reach.
During the Tourney of Longtable Ser Colen Baratheon wished to name Merianne the Queen of Love and Beauty were he to win the joust.