Melissa Herndon is a professional pool player on the Women’s Professional Billiards Association (WPBA) Tour. She was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana but resides in Los Angeles, CA.

Melissa Herndon started playing on the WPBA Tour in 2000 and turned pro in 2002. She has earned the nickname of Dragon Lady from her fellow pros and known for her strong presence both on and off the table.
Stylish, vivacious, and outgoing, Melissa currently is sponsored by CFR Productions and Morris Custom Cues. With her number of television appearances on the rise, this list is destined to grow. Her highest finish to date was third place at the 2005 WPBA U.S. Open Championship.