Fans of the Star Wars universe will have the rare opportunity to meet David in person, hear behind-the-scenes stories from his time on set, and celebrate one of the most iconic sci-fi sages in cinematic history. David portrayed the character Ak-Rev in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. 

"I'm excited to connect with fans at Sonoma Con. The passion of the Star Wars community is incredible, and it's always an honor to share in that energy." 

Sonoma Con 2026 promises an action packed weekend! Whether you're a life-long Star Wars fan or a newcome to the galaxy far, far away, this year's convention is a must-attend event!

Marcelo Matere is a Canadian-Brazilian illustrator and toy concept designer with over 20 years of experience bringing giant robots to life. His work spans comic covers, toy packaging, and concept design for Hasbro, Marvel, IDW, Wizards of the Coast, and Skybound/Image, including Transformers Studio Series 86, G.I. Joe Classified, Marvel Legends, and the Masters of the Universe x Transformers crossover with Mattel. In 2024, he became the first Canadian-Brazilian artist inducted into the Transformers Hall of Fame.

With over 26 years of experience in voice acting, Nicki Rapp has brought to life a wide range of iconic and beloved characters across video games, animated series, and educational media. A graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Nicki honed her craft at Voicetrax in Sausalito, where she developed a deep passion for voice work.

Some of her standout roles include voicing children in the original Sims series and Sims 2 and Sims 3, and lending her voice to countless quirky characters in MySims. Fans may also recognize her portrayal of Lili Zanotto in Psychonauts, Deadeye Courtney in Broken Age, and Lilly in Telltale Games' The Walking Dead. In addition, Nicki brought the notorious tyrant Sammunmak to life in Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse, which was recently remastered.

Other notable credits include Alex in Cartoon Network’s Long Live The Royals, Morgan LeFlay in Tales of Monkey Island, and Frogboy in Ikonei Island. For several years, she also voiced Tad for Leapfrog, bringing a fun and educational energy to children’s programming.

Nicki was proudly born and raised in Santa Rosa, and is over the moon to come home for a local Con!! 

Phil Stone is a Michigan-based artist known for his striking Rulebook Showcase illustrations in Magic: The Gathering. Some of his most famous cards include Ancient Copper Dragon, Sword of Forge and Frontier, and Tyrranax Rex. Phil’s journey into professional illustration has captivated fans across the realm. Meet him at the convention to explore his art and hear his story!

Learn more at:

Website: https://philstoneillustrations.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philstoneart/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philstonerocks

Richard Kane Ferguson is an internationally renowned fantasy artist, comic artist and illustrator who has worked extensively in the gaming industry since the 1990s. He’s been painting and designing for MTG almost since its beginning, working on its earliest sets right up to the present day. He’s lent his distinctive visual style to a host of iconic cards from Dakkon Blackblade to Force of Will. And he’s probably at his creative happiest when chained to his drawing board and cranking on a really tight MTG deadline.

RKF has worked with many other gaming and comic companies, including White Wolf Games and Marvel Comics. He’s published numerous comics of his own creation. He's currently working on the completion of his creator owned opus The Golden Age: The Book of Xell. This lavish, fully painted work first saw print as a 50-page graphic novel in Heavy Metal Magazine. It’s designed, written and painted by Richard and will be collected as a stand-alone Graphic Novel as soon as the project is completed.

RK Post, a prominent artist in the world of Magic: The Gathering, has captivated fans with his iconic illustrations for over two decades. Iconic cards like Avatar of Woe and Sakashima the Imposter showcase his ability to bring fantastical creatures and epic scenes to life. Whether you're a long-time admirer or a new fan, RK Post's presence at the convention promises to be a highlight for all Magic enthusiasts.

Learn more at:

Website: https://www.rkpost.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postrk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RkPostArt/

Seth Groves is a freelance illustrator and traditional painter based in Indianapolis. He began his career while serving in the U.S. Air Force, creating sketch cards for TOPPS, and has since gone on to produce officially licensed artwork for Star Wars and Marvel Studios. 

His recent work includes cover art for Image Comics’ Moon Man and Boom Studios’ Something Is Killing the Children. In 2025, he was featured in the Star Wars Celebration Japan Art Show.

Breakthrough talent Sukesha Ray, known as Artbysushi, is a creative force in entertainment. Renowned for cover work with DC Comics, Disney, Image, Capcom/Udon, Dynamite, and IDW, she is also a Sony Music–signed singer, seamlessly transcending mediums as one of entertainment’s newest superstar talents across art, music, and pop culture.

Victor Adame Minguez is an independent artist who specializes in imaginative realism, he’s widely known for his contributions through his personal work but most notably through the art of Magic, the Gathering. At an early age Victor expressed his passion for many forms of art, from woodworking, sculpture and his love of painting – dreaming to one day make a living as a fantasy artist, it was when Victor discovered Magic the Gathering as it instantly struck a chord – through its social engagement with other people but most significantly, the legendary artists behind the game, wishing to one day work alongside them.

Now a 10 year illustration veteran, Victor still remains true to his roots, his work continues to inspire and bring notoriety to the art form, worldwide exposure through Magic, the Gathering has made fans eager to follow his career as he delves deeper into more personal work, further attracting the eyes of viewers around the world.