Steven Charles Gould is an American science fiction writer, born February 7, 1955. He has written ten novels, with a focus on protagonists fighting to rid government of corrupt antagonists. The struggle against corruption is central in his works, rather than the technology itself.

His 1992 novel Jumper was adapted into a film released in 2008. This adaptation brought wider recognition to his work. Gould's writing often explores themes of personal freedom and empowerment.