Special Guests

Meet the incredible talent coming to Hurricon 2025! From sci-fi legends to iconic roles and genre stars, these guests are ready to share stories, sign autographs, and make your convention experience unforgettable.

Jennifer Nash

Known for: Star Trek: The Next Generation, Full House, Home Improvement, The Last Saturday Night

Sponsored By: Hill Dental Care

Jennifer has made her mark across some of TV's most iconic series - from her heartfelt portrayal of Meribor in Star Trek: The Next Generation's fan-favorite episode The Inner Light, to memorable appearances on Home Improvement, and Full House. She's no stranger to your screen - or your nostalgia.

But Jennifer's talents go far beyond acting. She's also the creator of the sci-fi series Hide, tackling time travel and social justice, and the mind behind the award-winning podcast The Last Saturday Night, which features a powerhouse cast including Sherilyn Fenn, Eric Roberts, and the late Edward Asner.

Marcus Nash

Known for: Star Trek: The Next Generation, Bigfoot je t'aime, Little Rituals, Tripping Forward, Lost Lake

You may recognize Marcus from his role as young Jean-Luc Picard in the iconic Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Tapestry" - but that's just the beginning of his story. ️

Marcus is a true creative force: actor, writer, director, and producer. He's the mind behind indie gems like Tripping Forward (starring Ed Begley Jr. and Jennifer Nash) and the horror-thriller Lost Lake. And he's not slowing down - with two new projects on the horizon: Bigfoot je t'aime and Little Rituals currently in the works!

Don't miss your chance to meet Marcus at Hurricon, get an autograph, and celebrate a career that spans sci-fi, comedy, horror, and everything in between!

Robert Ray Shafer

Known for: The Office, Psycho Cop, Dick Dickster, Monster Hunters
Sponsored By: Basement Authority of WV

Best known for playing Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration, on NBC's hit comedy The Office, Robert Ray Shafer is a cult favorite whose career spans both laugh-out-loud sitcoms and bloody B-movie brilliance. Horror fans know him as the lead in the Psycho Cop films, where his larger-than-life performances have earned him a devoted fanbase.

From mockumentary comedy to grindhouse gore, Robert brings unforgettable characters to life - and he's ready to bring the fun to Hurricon 2025. Come meet him, grab a photo, and maybe even hear him say the iconic line: "Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration."

Meredith Garretson

Known for: Resident Alien, The Offer, Fosse/Verdon, Elementary

Sponsored By: Cardinal Chevrolet

Meredith Garretson stars as Kate Hawthorne on the hit Syfy series Resident Alien, bringing warmth, grit, and humor to one of sci-fi television's most human characters. A classically trained actor, she's also appeared in acclaimed series and films such as The Offer and Friendship.

With Resident Alien Season 4 arriving soon, now is the perfect time to meet Meredith in person! Come chat about her role in one of the most beloved shows in genre TV, and hear what it's like to go from the stage to the screen - and even to small-town alien invasions.

Daniel Boyd

Known for: Chillers, Invasion of the Space Preachers, CARBON, SALT

Daniel Boyd is a legendary West Virginia filmmaker, author, and professor best known for cult classics like Chillers and Invasion of the Space Preachers, his award-winning graphic novels CARBON and SALT, and his work bringing Paradise Park to the stage as a musical.

Whether you grew up on his films, read his comics, or saw his work in local theater, this is your chance to meet a true creative force rooted in Appalachia. Don't miss it!