Mark Haddon (Northampton, United Kingdom, September 28, 1962) is a British writer and screenwriter, famous for his novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which explores the mind of a teenager with autism. Haddon has also written A Spot of Bother and The Pier Falls. His work has been awarded prizes such as the Whitbread Book of the Year and the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. In addition to novels, Haddon has worked on children’s literature and television scripts, standing out for his sensitivity and originality in addressing complex issues from a unique perspective.
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