Duncan Idaho

Duncan Idaho
Dune character
Jason Momoa in the film Dune (2021)
First appearanceDune (1963–65)
Last appearanceThe Winds of Dune (2009)
Created byFrank Herbert
Portrayed by
In-universe information
OccupationAtreides Swordmaster, later Mentat
AffiliationHouse Atreides
Swordmasters of Ginaz
Spouse
Children

Duncan Idaho is a fictional character in the Dune universe created by Frank Herbert. He was introduced in the first novel of the series, 1965's Dune, and became a breakout character. He was revived in 1969's Dune Messiah.[3] He is the only character to feature in all six of Herbert's original Dune novels.

Idaho was portrayed by Richard Jordan in David Lynch's 1984 film version of Dune, and by James Watson in the 2000 Sci-Fi Channel miniseries. Edward Atterton assumed the role in the 2003 miniseries Children of Dune. The character is played by Jason Momoa in the 2021 Denis Villeneuve film Dune.

  1. ^ a b Herbert, Brian; Kevin J. Anderson (2006). Hunters of Dune.
  2. ^ a b Herbert, Brian; Kevin J. Anderson (2007). Sandworms of Dune.
  3. ^ Herbert, Frank; Herbert, Brian; Anderson, Kevin J. (August 11, 2005). "The Letters of Dune". The Road to Dune. Tor Books. p. 279. ISBN 0-7653-1295-6.