Ursula Vernon

Ursula Vernon
Vernon in 2025
BornUrsula Vernon
(1977-05-28) May 28, 1977
Japan
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Writer, artist, webcomics creator
PseudonymT. Kingfisher
Notable works
Digger, Dragonbreath series, Nettle & Bone
AwardsUrsa Major Award, Hugo Award, Nebula Award, Mythopoeic Award, WSFA Small Press Award, Locus Award

Ursula Vernon (born May 28, 1977) is an American writer, artist, and illustrator. She has won numerous awards for her work in various mediums, including Hugo Awards for her graphic novel Digger, fantasy novel Nettle & Bone, and fantasy novella Thornhedge; the Nebula Award for her short story "Jackalope Wives"; and Mythopoeic Awards for adult and children's literature. Vernon's books for children include Hamster Princess and Dragonbreath. Under the name T. Kingfisher, she is also the author of books for older audiences. She writes short fiction under both names.