Wally Pfister

Wally Pfister
Pfister in 2025
Born
Walter C. Pfister

(1961-07-08) July 8, 1961
EducationAFI Conservatory
Years active1988–2012 (cinematography)
2014–present (director)
Organization(s)American Society of Cinematographers
British Society of Cinematographers
Spouses
  • Anna Julien
    (m. 1992; div. 2015)
  • (m. 2018)
Children3, including Claire Julien

Walter C. Pfister (born July 8, 1961) is an American director and former cinematographer.

He is known for his partnership with director Christopher Nolan, working as a cinematographer in all of his films from 2000 to 2012, winning the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Inception (2010).

Pfister transitioned to a career as a director, debuting with Transcendence (2014). He subsequently has directed commercials and television, including episodes of Flaked and The Tick.