Clive Barker is a novelist, playwright, film director, and visual artist. He is best known for his work in the horror genre, with books such as The Hellbound Heart and Weaveworld. He has also written fantasy novels, children's books, and screenplays. Barker has won numerous awards for his writing, including the British Fantasy Award and the World Fantasy Award. He is also the creator of the popular video game series Undying.