Cat Clarke was born in Zambia and raised in Edinburgh and Yorkshire, leading to an accent that often confuses people. She has authored non-fiction books on exciting subjects like cowboys, sharks, and pirates, but now focuses on writing Young Adult (YA) novels.

Clarke resides in Edinburgh with her two cats, Jem and Scout, who amusingly spend their time planning to deposit furballs at the most inconvenient moments. She has a particular fondness for cheese, especially baked camembert.