Edward de Bono was a renowned Maltese physician, author, inventor, and consultant. He is best known as the originator of the term lateral thinking, which refers to structured creativity. De Bono was a leading proponent of the deliberate teaching of thinking in schools.

He wrote numerous influential books on thinking, including Six Thinking Hats. De Bono's contributions to psychology, philosophy, and education are recognized worldwide. His work focused on creativity and problem-solving processes.