William Gibson (born in Conway, South Carolina) is an American-Canadian writer widely credited with pioneering the cyberpunk genre. He rose to prominence with his groundbreaking novel Neuromancer, which introduced the concept of “cyberspace” and helped shape modern science fiction’s vision of the digital age. Gibson’s work often explores the intersection of technology, culture, and society, blending noir influences with futuristic settings.

Over his career, he has received major literary awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick Awards, and remains an influential voice in speculative fiction.