Timothy Zahn

Science fiction novelist · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1951 · age 75

Timothy Zahn is an American writer of science fiction and fantasy. He is known best for his prolific collection of Star Wars books, chiefly the Thrawn trilogy, and has published several other series of sci-fi and fantasy novels of his own original creation, in addition to many works of short fiction.

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Zahn, right, during a Q&A discussion at the 2018 East Coast Comicon in New Jersey

Awards

Dragon Award for Best Science Fiction Novel2023

Hugo Award for Best Novella1984

About this person

His books have been credited with helping revive interest in Star Wars after the franchise's movie branch ran into trouble with profitability and cross-generational interest.

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United States