Character · The Imperium · 6 books
Duncan Idaho
Duncan Idaho is the loyal swordmaster of House Atreides, who returns again and again through the series.
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Character facts
- First appearance
- Dune (1965)
- Latest appearance
- Chapterhouse: Dune (1985)
- Books
- 6 (6 major)
- Series
- Dune
- Author
- Frank Herbert
- Also in books by
- Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (9 books)
- Circle
- The Imperium
Where to meet Duncan Idaho
Duncan Idaho first appears in Dune (1965), in a major role, book 1 of the Dune series.
Every book with Duncan Idaho
In publication order, with the size of their role in each.
- 1965MDunemajor role · DuneBuy
- 1969MDune Messiahmajor role · DuneBuy
- 1976MChildren of Dunemajor role · DuneBuy
- 1981MGod Emperor of Dunemajor role · DuneBuy
- 1984MHeretics of Dunemajor role · DuneBuy
- 1985MChapterhouse: Dunemajor role · DuneBuy
Appears most often with
| Character | Books together |
|---|---|
| Alia AtreidesPaul's sister | 3 |
| Paul AtreidesDucal heir who becomes Muad'Dib | 3 |
| StilgarFremen leader | 3 |
| ChaniFremen woman, Paul's partner | 2 |
| Darwi OdradeReverend Mother | 2 |
| Gurney HalleckWarrior-troubadour | 2 |
Duncan Idaho in other authors’ books
- Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson9 books · 1999 to 2022