David Benioff and D.B. Weiss

About

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are renowned American screenwriters and producers, best known for co-creating the epic HBO series Game of Thrones. Born as David Friedman, Benioff was raised in New York City and developed his writing skills through a BA from Dartmouth College, an MA from Trinity College Dublin, and an MFA from the University of California, Irvine[1][3]. He began his career as a novelist, publishing works like 25th Hour and City of Thieves. Benioff met Weiss while studying at Trinity College Dublin, and they collaborated on several projects before Game of Thrones[3]. Weiss, born Daniel Brett Weiss, was raised in Chicago and also pursued a career in writing and production[5]. Together, Benioff and Weiss executed iconic scenes in Game of Thrones, including the infamous Red Wedding. Their work on the series earned numerous awards, including Emmys and Golden Globes[1][4]. Beyond Game of Thrones, they have worked on various film projects and were set to produce another HBO series, Confederate, though it faced public backlash and is not currently in development[1]. Their collaborative work has left a lasting impact on television and storytelling.