Stephen King is an American author renowned for his prolific and genre-defining work in horror, suspense, and supernatural fiction.
Since the 1970s, he has written dozens of bestselling novels—including The Shining, It, and Misery—that blend the ordinary with the terrifying. Known for his vivid characters, psychological depth, and mastery of tension, King’s storytelling has shaped modern popular culture through both his books and their countless film and television adaptations.