About
George Raymond Richard Martin, born September 20, 1948, in Bayonne, New Jersey, is an American writer and screenwriter. Graduating in journalism from Northwestern University, he began his career with science fiction short stories in the 1970s. He is best known for his epic fantasy saga A Song of Ice and Fire, adapted by HBO into the series Game of Thrones. He also created the Wild Cards anthology series and worked in television. His work blends fantasy, horror, and science fiction, earning him numerous awards, including several Hugo and Nebula awards.
* 1948-09-20
Major works
- A Game of Thrones (1996)novel
- A Clash of Kings (1998)novel
- A Storm of Swords (2000)novel
- A Feast for Crows (2005)novel
- A Dance with Dragons (2011)novel
Key milestones
- 1975Wins his first Hugo Award for the novella 'A Song for Lya'
- 1996Publication of A Game of Thrones, first volume of A Song of Ice and Fire
- 2011Premiere of the HBO television series Game of Thrones, on which he serves as executive producer
Themes
Power and politicsWar and conflictMoral ambiguityLoyalty and betrayalEpic fantasy
Sources: britannica.com · sf-encyclopedia.com
