Brian Herbert is an American author who is best known for his work on the Dune franchise, which was originally created by his father, Frank Herbert. Brian Herbert has continued the Dune series, writing numerous novels set in the Dune universe, including Dune: House Atreides, Dune: House Harkonnen, and Dune: House Corrino. He has also written other science fiction and fantasy novels. Brian Herbert was born on June 29, 1947 in Seattle, Washington.