Thomas John Boyle, better known as T. Coraghessan Boyle and also known as T.C. Boyle, is a prominent American novelist and short story writer. Boyle has been a significant figure in American literature since the late 1970s, showcasing his prowess through an impressive body of work that spans over four decades. He was born on December 2, 1948, and grew up in the small town on the Hudson Valley, which he often fictionalizes as Peterskill, as exemplified in the widely anthologized short story Greasy Lake.

Boyle is a prolific author, having published nineteen novels and more than 150 short stories. His third novel, World's End, won the prestigious PEN/Faulkner Award in 1988 and recounts 300 years in upstate New York. Boyle's dedication to literature also extends to his role as an educator; he was a Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern California, where in 1978, he founded the school's undergraduate creative writing program. Boyle changed his middle name to Coraghessan at the age of 17 and has since used it extensively throughout his career.

He is married and the father of three children, balancing his personal life with his profound impact on the literary world. Boyle's website offers a window into his works and engagements within the literary community.