Paul Harding is an acclaimed American author known for his richly detailed and introspective literary works. His first novel, Tinkers, not only garnered widespread praise but also won the prestigious 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Prior to his success as a novelist, Harding played drums for the band Cold Water Flat.

Harding holds an MFA in fiction from the Iowa Writers' Workshop (2000) and was a Fiction Fellow at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA, during 2000–2001. His writing has been featured in publications such as Shakepainter and The Harvard Review. Additionally, Harding shares his expertise by teaching creative writing, imparting his knowledge to students at Harvard.

With a commitment to the craft of writing, Harding has established himself as a prominent voice in contemporary literature, influencing and inspiring both readers and aspiring writers alike.