Thomas F. Darden

THOMAS F. DARDEN, Chairman of Quicksilver Resources Inc., formerly
served as President of Mercury Exploration Company from 1992 to 1997.
During his 24 years with Mercury, the company acquired interests in more
than 1,200 producing wells in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Wyoming,
Montana, New Mexico and Texas. He graduated with a BA in Economics from
Tulane University in 1975. Mr. Darden serves on the Boards of Directors
of MGV Energy, the Michigan Oil and Gas Association, Energy Producers
Insurance Company, the United States Potential Gas Committee, and the
Institute of Nautical Archeology.