Dee Lestari, born Dewi Lestari Simangunsong on 20 January 1976, in Bandung, West Java, is a celebrated Indonesian writer, singer, and songwriter.

She began her literary career with the debut of a serial novel titled Supernova in 2001. The first episode, Kesatria, Putri, dan Bintang Jatuh (The Knight, The Princess, and The Falling Star), achieved a cult status among Indonesian young readers. This series includes other episodes such as Akar (The Root), Petir (The Lightning), Partikel (The Particle), and Gelombang (The Wave).

Apart from the Supernova series, Dee has published a novel titled Perahu Kertas (Paper Boat), and three anthologies: Filosofi Kopi (Coffee’s Philosophy), Madre, and Rectoverso — a unique hybrid of music and literature.

Dee Lestari also has an extensive music career.