Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman, born Neil Richard Gaiman, on 10 November 1960, is an English author known for his contributions to various genres including short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and the novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book.

Gaiman has received numerous awards for his work, such as the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, as well as the Newbery and Carnegie medals. Remarkably, he is the first author to win both the Newbery and the Carnegie medals for the same work, The Graveyard Book (2008). In 2013, his book The Ocean at the End of the Lane was voted Book of the Year in the British National Book Awards. This work was also adapted into an acclaimed stage play at the Royal National Theatre in London.

Gaiman is also known for his involvement in the creation of TV adaptations of his work, including Good Omens and The Sandman series.