Michael Wolff is an American author, essayist, and journalist. He is well-known for his work as a columnist and contributor to several prominent publications, including USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter, and the UK edition of GQ. Wolff's career is decorated with accolades such as two National Magazine Awards and a Mirror Award. Over the years, he has authored several books, including Burn Rate (1998), which chronicles his experiences with his own dot-com company, and The Man Who Owns the News (2008), a biography of Rupert Murdoch.

In January 2018, Wolff garnered significant attention with the publication of Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, a book that provides a critical look at the early days of the Trump administration, characterized by chaotic interactions and unflattering depictions of President Trump.

Wolff is also recognized as the co-founder of the news aggregation website Newser and previously served as the editor of Adweek.