Andy Weir, born on June 16, 1972, is an acclaimed American novelist and former software engineer. He gained widespread recognition with his 2011 novel The Martian, which was later transformed into a successful film directed by Ridley Scott in 2015. Weir was honored with the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2016.

Following the triumph of The Martian, Weir's novel Project Hail Mary emerged as a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel. As a passionate space enthusiast, Weir has cultivated expertise in areas such as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of manned spaceflight. Besides his literary and scientific pursuits, he is also known for his skill in mixing cocktails.

Andy Weir's journey in writing full-time was catalyzed by the success of his first published novel, enabling him to pursue his lifelong dream. He resides in California and continues to contribute to the genre of science fiction with works such as Artemis, further cementing his status as a notable figure in contemporary literature.