William Gibson
William Gibson is an American-Canadian speculative fiction writer and essayist widely credited with pioneering the science fiction subgenre known as cyberpunk.
Fiction Writer
March 17, 1948
Pisces
77
Conway, South Carolina
William Ford Gibson, an American-Canadian speculative fiction writer and essayist, is widely recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to the science fiction subgenre of cyberpunk. His most renowned work, the novel ‘Neuromancer,’ earned him the Nebula, Hugo, and Philip K. Dick Awards and solidified his influence in the genre. Gibson also popularized the term “cyberspace” through his short story ‘Burning Chrome.’ Among his other notable works are ‘Virtual Light,’ ‘Count Zero,’ and ‘Mona Lisa Overdrive.’ As a result of his innovative writing, Gibson has become a significant figure in science fiction literature.