Brian K. Vaughan, born on July 17, 1976, is a distinguished American comic book and television writer. He has earned recognition for his inventive and pulse-pounding comic book series, including Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways, Pride of Baghdad, Saga, and Paper Girls.

Vaughan's impact on television is noteworthy, with his contributions to the series Lost during its third to fifth seasons, where he served as a writer, story editor, and producer. His work on Lost earned him multiple nominations for a Writers Guild of America Award for Best Dramatic Series. He also held the role of showrunner and executive producer for the TV series Under the Dome.

His approach to comics is characterized by detailed and comprehensive storytelling, preferring finite arcs with clear beginnings, middles, and ends. Vaughan's dedication to narrative structure contrasts with ongoing series that lack a definitive third act, emphasizing his commitment to compelling storytelling.

Throughout his career, Vaughan has been lauded with multiple awards, including 14 Eisner Awards, 14 Harvey Awards, and a Hugo Award. He is often compared with other prominent figures in the comic book industry and has been hailed as a visionary.

In addition to comics, Vaughan occasionally writes for film and television and enjoys life in Los Angeles with his family and their dogs, Hamburger and Milkshake.