Ellen Forney is a renowned American cartoonist, educator, and wellness coach. Born on March 8, 1968, she has gained recognition for her autobiographic comics, which include I Was Seven in '75; I Love Led Zeppelin; and Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo and Me. Based in Seattle, Washington, as of 2019, she teaches at the Cornish College of the Arts. Her work delves into themes such as mental illness, political activism, drugs, and the riot grrrl movement.

Having grown up in Philadelphia, Ellen has been residing in Seattle since 1989. She embarked on her career as a professional cartoonist and illustrator in 1992, and also experiments in painting and other creative endeavors.