George R.R. Martin (Author)

George R.R. Martin is an American author and screenwriter best known for his epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire," which inspired the hugely popular television series "Game of Thrones." Born in 1948, Martin's storytelling combines intricate plots, complex characters, and moral ambiguity. He gained early success in the 1970s and 1980s with science fiction and horror works, but it was "A Song of Ice and Fire," beginning with "A Game of Thrones" in 1996, that brought him international acclaim. Martin's work is characterized by its realism and unpredictability, often subverting traditional fantasy tropes.