| "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Ray Bradbury | |
| Original title | The Naming of Names |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction short story |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Thrilling Wonder Stories |
| Publication type | Periodical |
| Media type | Print (magazine) |
| Publication date | August 1949 |
"Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed" is a science fiction short story by American writer Ray Bradbury. It was originally published in the magazine Thrilling Wonder Stories in August 1949, under the title "The Naming of Names". It was subsequently included in the short-story collections A Medicine for Melancholy and S Is for Space.
The story takes place on Mars in the near future, as is the case with many of Ray Bradbury's stories.