Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman is an English author renowned for his wide-ranging body of work, which includes short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. Born on 10 November 1960, Gaiman's notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and the novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. He has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, such as the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, as well as the Newbery and Carnegie medals.

Remarkably, Gaiman is the first author to win both the Newbery and the Carnegie medals for the same work, The Graveyard Book (2008). In 2013, The Ocean at the End of the Lane was voted Book of the Year in the British National Book Awards. Furthermore, it was transformed into a highly acclaimed stage play at the Royal National Theatre in London.

In addition to his writing, Gaiman co-created the TV adaptations of Good Omens and The Sandman. Despite recent controversies, including allegations published in 2024 regarding sexual assault, his influence on modern literature remains significant.