Rex Pierson

Rex R. Pierson is a stuntman and actor who performed stunts in three episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. He first portrayed the executioner in the fourth season episode, then a Klingon in the fifth season episode , and later the El-Adrel IV lifeform in the fifth season episode. He received no credit for his appearances.

Pierson filmed his scenes for the episode "Qpid" on Thursday and on Friday  on Paramount Stage 16 under stunt coordination by Dennis Madalone.

He filmed his scenes for the fifth season opening episode under stunt coordinator Dennis Madalone and with fellow stuntman Chuck Borden on Wednesday,  on Paramount Stage 9 which stood in for the Klingon nightclub.

Pierson filmed his scenes for "Darmok" on location at Bronson Canyon on and  under stunt coordinator Dennis Madalone. On the second day he was picked up at 6:45 a.m. at home and brought to the studio where his makeup was done before he went to the location. On the first day his makeup was done at location. An additional day of shooting was on Thursday. This latter day included shots in front of a blue screen and was filmed on second unit with assistant director Arlene Fukai. His rubber foam mask from this appearance was sold off on the It's A Wrap! sale and auction on eBay.

His film credits as an actor include Another 48 Hours and Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time, both of which featured a number of Star Trek alumni.

He is sometimes credited as Rex Ierson.