About
An American fantasy, science fiction, and mystery writer, he is best known for The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, a ten-novel series. His other works include The Gap Cycle and such short story collections as Daughter of Regals and Gilden-Fire.
Before Fame
He attended the College of Wooster and Kent State University.
Trivia
He won the Balrog Fantasy Award three times.
Family Life
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and he spent a significant portion of his youth in India.
Associated With
Donaldson's literary style was influenced by that of Henry James.