Paul Murray is an acclaimed Irish novelist known for his wit and keen observations of contemporary life. He studied English literature at Trinity College, Dublin. Murray has made notable contributions to modern literature with his two prominent novels: An Evening of Long Goodbyes and Skippy Dies.

An Evening of Long Goodbyes was recognized for its excellence, being shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize in 2003 and nominated for the Kerry Irish Fiction Award. His second novel, Skippy Dies, further established his reputation, earning a place on the longlist for the 2010 Booker Prize and the 2010 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Award for comic fiction. His works are appreciated for their humor and the ability to capture the essence of human experiences.