Character · The Imperium · 3 books
Paul Atreides
Paul Atreides is the young heir of House Atreides who becomes Muad’Dib, the messiah of the Fremen, and emperor.
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Character facts
- First appearance
- Dune (1965)
- Latest appearance
- Children of Dune (1976)
- Books
- 3 (2 as lead, 1 major)
- Series
- Dune
- Author
- Frank Herbert
- Also in books by
- Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson (6 books)
- Circle
- The Imperium
Where to meet Paul Atreides
Paul Atreides first appears in Dune (1965), as the lead, book 1 of the Dune series.
Every book with Paul Atreides
In publication order, with the size of their role in each.
- 1965LDunelead · DuneBuy
- 1969LDune Messiahlead · DuneBuy
- 1976MChildren of Dunemajor role · DuneBuy
Appears most often with
| Character | Books together |
|---|---|
| Alia AtreidesPaul's sister | 3 |
| Duncan IdahoSwordmaster of House Atreides | 3 |
| StilgarFremen leader | 3 |
| ChaniFremen woman, Paul's partner | 2 |
| Gurney HalleckWarrior-troubadour | 2 |
| Lady JessicaPaul's mother, a Bene Gesserit | 2 |
Paul Atreides in other authors’ books
- Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson6 books · 2001 to 2022