Harcourt Mudd

Harcourt Fenton Mudd (or just Harry Mudd) was a human trader and con man in the 23rd century. In 2268, Mudd discovered an Andorid colony of Andromedan origin ("Planet Mudd"); one remnant of which was held at Starfleet HQ. These androids are occasionally termed "Mudd" Androids after their discoverer.

Mudd holds the patent on Nanopulse technology, as used on the and. He is also the originator of the.

His descendant, Phinneas Q. Mudd, is a trader in sector space, like Harry.