Scott Cawthon

Scott Cawthon is an American video game designer best known for creating the popular horror game series "Five Nights at Freddy's." Launched in 2014, the series features a mix of suspense, mystery, and jump scares centered around animatronic characters in a haunted pizzeria. Cawthon's innovative storytelling and use of suspense have garnered a large, dedicated fanbase and influenced indie game development. Beyond "Five Nights at Freddy's," he has developed other smaller projects. His work is characterized by a keen sense of atmosphere, clever puzzle design, and the ability to create immersive, tense experiences in the horror genre.