Merle Pearson is a pseudonym for actor Robert Vernon Barron, who performed voice work for English dubbed anime productions. Under the name Merle Pearson, Barron is known for the role of the Narrator in the 1989 anime series The Brave Frog, in which he also voiced the character Goliath.

Beyond this series, additional voice credits for Pearson include the role of Roger Devlin in Captain Harlock and the Queen of a Thousand Years. Pearson also contributed numerous voices to the English adaptation of Robotech, including the roles of Adm. Donald Hayes, Cpt. Zeril, Jesse, Simon, and various supporting characters such as the Mayor of New Detroit, a music teacher, and a map vendor. The credit for the film Robotech: The Untold Story lists Pearson as the voice of Embry. No information is available regarding the actor's career background, training, recurring collaborations with specific directors or studios, or notable achievements within the industry.