About the Author
The author of Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief is Rick Riordan. Riordan has written many books and has had films made off of his books as well, including Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief. He started the 39 clues series and is head of the group of authors that write it.
Rick Riordan Personal Website Link: http://rickriordan.com
- Richard Russell Riordan better known as "Rick" Riordan was born June 5, 1964 (age 54)
- Riordan was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas
- He attended college at the University of Texas at San Antonio