His Dark Materials Timeline ( Real )

publication
October 1995

Publication of 'Northern Lights' (The Golden Compass)

Philip Pullman publishes the first novel of the His Dark Materials trilogy, originally titled 'Northern Lights' in the UK and later known as 'The Golden Compass' in the US.

publication
July 1997

Publication of 'The Subtle Knife'

The second novel in the His Dark Materials trilogy, 'The Subtle Knife', is published, continuing the story of Lyra Belacqua.

publication
October 2000

Publication of 'The Amber Spyglass'

The final book in the His Dark Materials trilogy, 'The Amber Spyglass', is released, concluding the epic fantasy series.

film_release
December 7, 2007

Film Adaptation of 'The Golden Compass' Released

The film adaptation of the first novel, 'The Golden Compass', directed by Chris Weitz, is released in cinemas worldwide.

media_announcement
April 8, 2018

BBC and HBO Announce 'His Dark Materials' TV Series

BBC and HBO announce a television adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, aiming to bring the story to a new audience through a serialized format.

tv_premiere
November 3, 2019

Premiere of 'His Dark Materials' TV Series Season 1

The first season of the His Dark Materials TV series premieres on BBC One in the UK and HBO in the US, receiving positive reviews for its faithful adaptation and production quality.

tv_premiere
November 8, 2020

Premiere of 'His Dark Materials' TV Series Season 2

The second season of the His Dark Materials TV series premieres, continuing the adaptation of the book trilogy.

tv_premiere
December 5, 2022

Premiere of 'His Dark Materials' TV Series Season 3

The third and final season of the His Dark Materials TV series premieres, concluding the televised adaptation of the original trilogy.

His Dark Materials Timeline ( Fictional )

cosmological-event
Primordial Era

The Creation of the Universe

God creates the multiple worlds including Lyra's universe and our own.

character-development
Year 1090 in Lyra's World

The Early Years of Lyra Belacqua

Lyra grows up in Jordan College, Oxford, unaware of her destiny.

exploration
Year 1093 in Lyra's World

Lord Asriel's Expedition to the North

Asriel leads an expedition to the North to explore Dust and open a bridge between worlds.

quest-start
Year 1093 in Lyra's World, Autumn

Lyra's Journey Begins

Lyra leaves Jordan College and starts her quest to rescue kidnapped children and uncover the mystery of Dust.

alliance
Year 1094 in Lyra's World

Meeting Will Parry

Lyra encounters Will from another world, and together they unlock the secrets of the multiverse.

supernatural-event
Year 1094 in Lyra's World, Winter

The Opening of the Window Between Worlds

Using the Subtle Knife, Lyra and Will open doorways to multiple worlds.

climax
Year 1095 in Lyra's World

The Fall of the Authority

The Authority, the false God, is defeated and order begins to change the multiverse.

resolution
Year 1095 in Lyra's World, Spring

Lyra and Will Choose Separate Paths

Lyra remains in her world while Will returns to ours, signifying a bittersweet parting.