Gillian Flynn is a bestselling American author, screenwriter, and producer known for her dark, twisty psychological thrillers. Before becoming a novelist, she worked as a television critic and writer for Entertainment Weekly. She is the author of acclaimed novels including Sharp Objects, Dark Places, and Gone Girl, many of which have been adapted for film and television. Renowned for her complex characters, sharp prose, and morally gray storytelling, Flynn has had a major influence on modern suspense fiction.