Brian Herring is a British actor and puppeteer. Within the sequel trilogy, he operated BB-8, the porgs, and fathiers, in addition to a variety of other droids and creatures. In Star Wars_: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, he made an appearance as a Resistance Officer alongside Dave Chapman, who also puppeteered BB-8. Furthermore, he contributed as a droid and creature performer (including SE-2) in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and portrayed Hirang Birren in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
- An interview with Brian Herring | Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016, found on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- StarWars.com announced more fan favorite actors and creators for Celebration Orlando (backup link)
- On the official Star Wars YouTube channel, watch The Star Wars Show: We Talk to Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and George Lucas, Plus BB-8 Puppeteer Brian Herring! (backup link)
- Read "It Was All I'd Ever Wanted to Do": BB-8 and Porg Puppeteer Brian Herring on His Journey to The Last Jedi on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Check out The Star Wars Show: Spark of the Resistance | The Star Wars Show Book Club on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- " 200 Reasons Why We Love Star Wars " — Star Wars Insider 200
- " "Do You Speak Bocce?" " — Star Wars Insider 206
- StarWars.com reports that Carl Weathers, BB-8 Performer Brian Herring, and others are joining Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 (backup link)
- Watch Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 2023 - DAY 2 on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Watch Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 2023 - DAY 3 on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)