April 1, 1926 - November 21, 2011
American-Irish science fiction and fantasy writer
Author ofmore than 60 books including multiple Series: "Dragonriders of Pern", "Brain and Braun", "Crystal" and "The Coelura"
First woman to win a Hugo and Nebula Award
Was named the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Grand Master in 2005
Was inducted by the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2006