Matt Hollingsworth is an accomplished American comic book colorist, whose career spans several decades, marked by his remarkable work on a wide range of iconic comic titles. Born in 1968 in California, Hollingsworth's journey into the world of comics began after he graduated from The Kubert School in 1991. His talent was quickly recognized, and he began receiving regular commissions from major publishers like Marvel Comics and DC Comics.
His early career saw him joining Dark Horse Comics in 1993 as the head of their painted art department. Despite the prestige of the position, Hollingsworth's passion for the craft led him back to freelance work after a year. This transition proved to be pivotal as he played a significant role in the launch of the award-winning series Preacher from DC's Vertigo imprint.
Hollingsworth has left his colorful imprint on numerous titles across various publishers, including Catwoman, Batman, Daredevil, and Alias. His exceptional skill earned him the Eisner Award for Best Colorist/Coloring in 1997, recognizing his contributions to several comics, including Death: The High Cost of Living. Further accolades followed with an Eisner nomination in 2004 for his work on Catwoman.
More recently, Hollingsworth collaborated on an Eternals book written by the renowned Neil Gaiman and penciled by John Romita, Jr. This project is a testament to his enduring relevance and talent in the evolving comic book industry. As of 2023, he continues to bring vibrancy and depth to the pages of Marvel comics, coloring titles such as Guardian of the Galaxy, Punisher, and Doctor Strange. Hollingsworth has expanded his horizons beyond the United States and now resides in Croatia.