Meryl Silverburgh
Rookie soldier's sidekick
Colonel Campbell's niece and a young rookie soldier. Fought through the Shadow Moses Incident as Snake's ally.
Quotes
- “The safety is still on.”
- “Your aim is unsteady, and the muzzle is shaking.”
- “Longer than my relationship with my bra.”
Trivia
- Based on a character from Policenauts.
- Has a FOXHOUND tattoo on her left arm.
- Was 19 years old during the Shadow Moses Incident.
- Discharged from the military and presumed dead after the incident, but later returned.
- Appeared as a US Army CID PMC inspector.
Alternate names
メリル
Meryl
メリル・シルバーバーガー
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birth year
- 1986
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Young female soldier with brown short hair and a sturdy physique. Wears combat gear, characterized by a light and agile outfit suitable for battle.
- Height
- About 165cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
-
- Foxhound mark tattoo on left arm
- Sturdy physique
- Youthful expression
- Iconic items
-
- Desert Eagle
- Military uniform
- Combat headset
- Pistol holster
- Communication equipment
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Serious
- Detailed personality
- Calm and brave on the battlefield, with high potential and growth ability despite being a rookie. Has a somewhat tomboyish side, gradually developing her sense of self and emotions as a woman. Holds strong admiration and trust toward Snake.
- Keywords
-
- Brave
- Serious
- Growth
- Loyalty
- Strong will
- Sense of responsibility
- Talents
-
- Marksmanship
- Close-quarters combat
- Infiltration skills
- Weapon handling
- Endurance
- Skills
-
- Tactical judgment
- Communication
- Information gathering
- First aid
- Military training
- Motivation
- To grow as an excellent soldier and become a trusted comrade. To successfully complete missions alongside Snake.
- Habits
- Cherishes the Desert Eagle she has used since childhood, jokingly saying 'it's longer than my relationship with my bra.'
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Hobbies
- Combat training, Sniping
- Favorite places
- Battlefield
- Favorite colors
- Unknown
- Disliked situations
- Being pointed out as immature, Allies being in danger
History
- Backstory
- Enlisted in the military as Colonel Campbell's niece. Joined FOXHOUND as a replacement during the Shadow Moses Incident. Acted as Snake's ally while on reconnaissance duty, excelling in numerous battles. Revealed to be the daughter born from an affair between Campbell and his brother's wife. Discharged after the incident but later rejoined the military for PMC inspection duties. Returned to the front lines as a squad leader and eventually married her subordinate Johnny Sasaki.
- Debut date
- September 3, 1998
- Work title
- Metal Gear Solid
- Media type
- Game
Shadow Moses Incident
- Significant event
- Shadow Moses Incident
- Description
- Participated as FOXHOUND replacement personnel. Taken prisoner but suppressed the revolt and escaped with Snake. Survived despite sustaining serious injuries.
Guns of the Patriots Incident
- Significant event
- Guns of the Patriots Incident
- Description
- Confronted Liquid Ocelot's threat as PMC internal auditor, commanding as squad leader. Ultimately married Johnny Sasaki.
Relationships
Roy Campbell
Aunt
Uncle. Complex circumstances in their family relationship led to periods of estrangement, but they eventually reached a certain reconciliation.
Johnny Sasaki
Spouse
Partner who progressed from battlefield subordinate to marriage.
Solid Snake
Best friend
Cooperation during the Shadow Moses Incident.
Johnny Sasaki
Spouse
Interactions and marriage during the Guns of the Patriots Incident.
FOXHOUND
FOXHOUND: unknown
US Army CID PMC Internal Audit
US Army CID PMC Internal Audit: leader
Media appearances
Metal Gear Solid
Game / Supporting
1998
Metal Gear Solid 4
Game / Supporting
2008
Policenauts
Game / Supporting
1994
Voice cast and creators
Kyoko Terase
- Voice actor
- Kyoko Terase
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Metal Gear Solid series
Debi Mae West
- Voice actor
- Debi Mae West
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Metal Gear Solid series
Hideo Kojima
- Creator name
- Hideo Kojima
- Role
- Original author
Tomiharu Kinoshita
- Creator name
- Tomiharu Kinoshita
- Role
- Character designer
Yoji Shinkawa
- Creator name
- Yoji Shinkawa
- Role
- Illustrator
Konami Digital Entertainment
- Creator name
- Konami Digital Entertainment
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Meryl Figure
- Item name
- Meryl Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Desert Eagle Model
- Item name
- Desert Eagle Model
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited