List of Dune characters

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Dune is a science fiction media franchise that originated with the 1965 novel Dune by American author Frank Herbert. Dune is frequently cited as the best-selling science fiction novel in history,[1][2] and won the 1966 Hugo Award[3] as well as the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel.[4] Herbert wrote five sequels before his death in 1986.[5][6][7] Dune was adapted into a 1984 film,[8][9] and a 2000 television miniseries.[10][11] The first two sequels were presented as a miniseries in 2003.[12]

Since 1999, Herbert's son Brian Herbert and science fiction author Kevin J. Anderson have published eleven prequel novels, as well as two which complete the original Dune series.[5]

Frank Herbert works[edit]

Frank Herbert's Dune was published in 1965, and he wrote five sequels before his death in 1986: Dune Messiah (1969), Children of Dune (1976), God Emperor of Dune (1981), Heretics of Dune (1984), and Chapterhouse: Dune (1985).[5] Dune follows Paul, the scion of House Atreides, as his family is thrown into the dangerous political intrigues centered on the desert planet Arrakis, only known source of the oracular spice melange, the most important and valuable substance in the universe. The series spans 5,000 years, focusing on Paul's various descendants.

House Atreides[edit]

House Harkonnen[edit]

Imperial House Corrino[edit]

Bene Gesserit[edit]

Bene Tleilax[edit]

  • Master Bijaz
  • Duro Nunepi, Tleilaxu Ambassador to Leto II
  • Ledden Pook, Tleilaxu Envoy
  • Master Scytale
  • Master Tylwyth Waff
  • Wose, Tleilaxu Envoy

Spacing Guild[edit]

Honored Matres[edit]

Fremen[edit]

  • Chani, daughter of Liet-Kynes and Faroula; Paul's Fremen concubine
  • Chatt the Leaper, captain of the Fedaykin, leader of the death commandos who guard Muad'Dib
  • Dhuri, wife of Otheym
  • Farok
  • Faroula, daughter of Heinar, wife of Warrick and then Liet-Kynes
  • Geoff, killed by Jamis in ritual combat
  • Harah, wife of Jamis, the servant to Paul; later wife of Stilgar
  • Jamis, killed by Paul in ritual combat
  • Kaleff, natural son of Geoff
  • Korba, Fedaykin commando
  • Lichna, daughter of Otheym
  • Liet-Kynes, the son of Pardot Kynes, and the Imperial Planetologist on Arrakis
  • Orlop, natural son of Jamis
  • Otheym, Fedaykin commando
  • Reverend Mother Ramallo, Fremen Reverend Mother
  • Shadout Mapes, housekeeper for the royal family of Arrakis
  • Shishakli, a squad leader of the Fedaykin
  • Shoab, Tharthar's brother
  • Stilgar, Fremen naib, friend to Liet-Kynes
  • Tecrube, a Fremen and imperial clerk under Emperor Paul Atreides
  • Tharthar, one of Stilgar's wives
  • Turok, dies in a Harkonnen raid

Miscellaneous[edit]

  • Abumojandia
  • Bannerjee, security officer under Emperor Paul Atreides
  • Hadi Benotto, archaeologist
  • Djedida, Korba´s secretary
  • Esmar Tuek, smuggler
  • Nayla, Fish Speaker
  • Tandis, Imperial messenger under Emperor Paul Atreides
  • Topri, spy and rebel under Siona Atreides
  • Ulot, Rebel under Siona Atreides

Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson works[edit]

Main article: Dune prequel series

Since 1999, Herbert's son Brian Herbert and author Kevin J. Anderson have published eleven prequel novels, collected in the series Prelude to Dune (1999–2001), Legends of Dune (2002–2004), Heroes of Dune (2008–2009), and Great Schools of Dune (2012–2016).[5] They have also released two novels—Hunters of Dune (2006) and Sandworms of Dune (2007)—which complete the original series.[5]

House Atreides[edit]

House Harkonnen[edit]

Imperial House Corrino[edit]

House Moritani (Grumman)[edit]

  • Trin Kronos
  • Viscount Hundro Moritani
  • Lupino Ord, Ambassador of Grumman
  • Hiih Resser, Swordmaster of Ginaz serving House Moritani

House Richese[edit]

House Vernius and Ix[edit]

House Taligari[edit]

Bene Gesserit[edit]

Bene Tleilax[edit]

Honored Matres[edit]

Fremen[edit]

  • Bikouros, Fremen naib
  • Cahueit, Fremen naib
  • El'him Wormrider, son of Selim Wormrider
  • Fash, Fremen naib
  • Heinar, naib of Red Wall Sietch
  • Hobars, Fremen naib
  • Keke the Lame, Fremen naib and rebel
  • Legg, Fremen naib and rebel
  • Liet-chih, son of Warrick and Faroula
  • Naib Ishmael, leader of the Zensunni Free-Men, successor to the legend of Selim
  • Rajifiri, a Fremen rebel
  • Saajid, Fremen naib and rebel
  • Selim Wormrider, leader of Zensunni outlaws on Arrakis, first wormrider
  • Takim, Fremen naib and rebel
  • Tasmin, Fremen naib and rebel
  • Uliet
  • Umbu, Fremen naib and rebel
  • Warrick, best friend of Liet-Kynes, killed in the spice agony

Sorceresses of Rossak[edit]

Ginaz[edit]

  • Whitmore Bludd
  • Mord Cour
  • Rivvy Dinari
  • Friedre Ginaz
  • Istian Goss, received spirit of Noret
  • Jool Noret, legendary Ginaz mercenary, son of Zon Noret
  • Zon Noret, Ginaz mercenary famous at his time
  • Jammo Reed
  • Nar Trig
  • Jeh-Wu

Butlers[edit]

Titans and Neo-Cymeks[edit]

Titans:

Neo-Cymeks:

Thinking machines[edit]

Main article: Thinking machines (Dune)

Miscellaneous[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Touponce, William F. (1988). "Herbert's Reputation". Frank Herbert. Boston, Massachusetts: Twayne Publishers imprint, G. K. Hall & Co. p. 119. ISBN 0-8057-7514-5. Locus ran a poll of readers on April 15, 1975 in which Dune 'was voted the all-time best science-fiction novel … It has sold over ten million copies in numerous editions.'
  2. ^ "SCI FI Channel Auction to Benefit Reading Is Fundamental". March 18, 2003. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved September 28, 2007 – via pnnonline.org. Since its debut in 1965, Frank Herbert's Dune has sold over 12 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling science fiction novel of all time ... Frank Herbert's Dune saga is one of the greatest 20th Century contributions to literature.
  3. ^ "The Hugo Awards: 1966". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved March 8, 2011 – via thehugoawards.org.
  4. ^ "1965 Nebula Awards". Nebula Awards. Archived from the original on December 17, 2005. Retrieved March 17, 2010 – via nebulaawards.com.
  5. ^ a b c d e Itzkoff, Dave (September 24, 2006). "Across the Universe: Dune Babies". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 24, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
  6. ^ "Frank Herbert, author of sci-fi best sellers, dies". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. February 13, 1986. Retrieved July 27, 2009.
  7. ^ Snider, John C. (August 2007). "Audiobook Review: Sandworms of Dune by Brian Herbert & Kevin J Anderson". SciFiDimensions.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2008. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
  8. ^ Maslin, Janet (December 14, 1984). "Movie Review: Dune (1984)". The New York Times. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  9. ^ "Movie Review: Dune". Variety. January 1, 1984. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  10. ^ Fritz, Steve (December 4, 2000). "Dune: Remaking the Classic Novel". Cinescape.com. Archived from the original on March 16, 2008. Retrieved March 14, 2010.
  11. ^ Stasio, Marilyn (December 3, 2000). "Future Myths, Adrift in the Sands of Time". The New York Times. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  12. ^ Berger, Warren (March 16, 2003). "Where Spice of Life Is the Vital Variety". The New York Times. Retrieved January 26, 2010.
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