February 13, 2019 John Crowley Chief Financial Officer Merus N.V. Yalelaan 62 3584 CM Utrecht The Netherlands Re: Merus N.V. Form 20-F for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2017 Filed April 30, 2018 File No. 001-37773 Dear Mr. Crowley: We have completed our review of your filings. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Healthcare & Insurance