Mike Dringenberg is an American comics artist best known for his work on DC Comics/Vertigo's Sandman series with writer Neil Gaiman. He played a significant role in the creation of the character Death, one of the most iconic figures in the series.

Dringenberg grew up in Germany and emigrated to the United States in the early 1970s. He studied illustration and graphic design at the University of Utah. Throughout his career, he has also illustrated comic books, graphic novels, and CD covers.