Byron Merritt

Byron Merritt (b. 1965) is Frank Herbert's grandson through Penny.

Best known as the beleaguered board admin of the official Dune forums, he also runs his own film review site, is the author of a number of short stories and has written articles on his grandfather and the Dune screen adaptations.

He is a member of Herbert Properties LLC and has attended signings and conventions (such as Dragon*Con) with his uncle, Brian Herbert.