Fiona Staples

Fiona Staples is a Canadian comic book artist born in 1950, best known for her vivid, expressive work on the fantasy-sci-fi series *Saga*, which she co-created with writer Brian K. Vaughan. Her career began in the mid-2000s, with early credits on *North 40* and *DV8: Gods and Monsters*, before she moved on to projects like *T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents*, *Archie*, and *Mystery Society*. Staples’s style—marked by fluid linework, rich color palettes, and a talent for conveying emotion through character design—made her a standout collaborator. She has worked as artist, colorist, inker, and letterer across 122 issues from 2006 to 2025, with her most frequent credits on *Saga*, *North 40*, and *Secret History of the Authority: Hawksmoor*. Her co-creation of *Saga* earned her multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards, cementing her reputation as one of the industry’s most respected artists. Later work includes *Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Coronation* and *Done to Death*. Staples’s legacy lies in her ability to blend fantastical worlds with deeply human storytelling, influencing a generation of artists.