The Most Popular Sword and Sorcery Authors

Robert E. Howard created the iconic character Conan the Barbarian and wrote numerous stories set in the fictional world of Hyboria.

Michael Moorcock is the author of the 'Elric of Melniboné' series, which follows the adventures of the albino emperor Elric in a world of magic and chaos.

Ursula K. Le Guin is the author of the 'Earthsea' series, a classic of fantasy literature that explores themes of magic, power, and balance.

Fritz Leiber created the characters Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, two roguish adventurers who travel the world of Nehwon, encountering various magical creatures and challenges.

Mervyn Peake wrote the 'Gormenghast' trilogy, a dark and atmospheric fantasy series set in the decaying castle of Gormenghast.

Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman are the co-authors of the 'Dragonlance' series, a popular fantasy series set in the world of Krynn.

Terry Brooks is the author of the 'Shannara' series, a long-running fantasy series set in the Four Lands, a world filled with magic and danger.

Ed Greenwood created the character Elminster, a powerful wizard and mentor to many adventurers in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting of Dungeons & Dragons.

Raymond E. Feist is the author of the 'Riftwar' saga, a fantasy series that follows the adventures of Pug, a young magician, and his companions in the world of Midkemia.

R.A. Salvatore created the character Drizzt Do'Urden, a dark elf ranger who becomes a reluctant hero in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting of Dungeons & Dragons.

Anne McCaffrey is the author of the 'Dragonriders of Pern' series, a science fantasy series set on the planet Pern, where dragons and their riders play a crucial role in defending the world from a deadly threat.

David Eddings created the character Belgarath the Sorcerer, a powerful and wise wizard who guides the heroes of the 'Belgariad' and 'Malloreon' series.

Marion Zimmer Bradley is the author of the 'Darkover' series, a science fantasy series set on the planet Darkover, where psychic powers and ancient mysteries play a significant role.

Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman created the character Raistlin Majere, a powerful and ambitious wizard who struggles with his own dark destiny in the 'Dragonlance' series.

Terry Brooks is the author of the 'Sword of Shannara' series, a continuation of the 'Shannara' series that follows the adventures of new heroes in the Four Lands.