Craig Clevenger is an American author known for his works in contemporary fiction. Born in 1964 in Dallas, Texas, he was raised in Southern California, where he pursued his studies in English at California State University, Long Beach.

Clevenger is the author of three novels: The Contortionist's Handbook and Dermaphoria, both released by MacAdam/Cage, and Mother Howl, published by Datura. His work often falls under the category of neo-noir, earning acclaim from renowned authors like Chuck Palahniuk and Irvine Welsh.

He cites a diverse range of influences, including Jim Thompson, James M. Cain, Edgar Allan Poe, Richard Matheson, Italo Calvino, Kōbō Abe, Steve Erickson, Mark Danielewski, Will Christopher Baer, Seth Morgan, James Ellroy, Michael Hogan, John O'Brien, Michael Ventura, and Rupert Thomson.

Clevenger's third novel, Mother Howl, is derived from his short story "The Fade," which he adapted into a short film with director Scott Krinsky. He shares a fan base with fellow authors Will Christopher Baer and Stephen Graham Jones.