Kirsten Beyer

Kirsten Beyer is an American science fiction writer best known for her extensive work within the *Star Trek* universe, particularly as a novelist, staff writer, and co-creator. She was a staff writer on *Star Trek: Discovery* and co-created and served as an executive producer on *Star Trek: Picard*. Beyer first made her mark with a series of novels based on *Star Trek: Voyager*, and later expanded into the *Buffyverse*. Her comic book work, active from 2017 to 2024, includes writing over 40 issues, with notable credits on *Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - The Scorpius Run*, *Star Trek: Discovery: Succession*, and *Star Trek: Discovery - Adventures in the 32nd Century*. She also contributed to *Star Trek: Discovery - Aftermath* and *Star Trek: Discovery: The Light of Kahless*. Beyer’s storytelling often explores character-driven narratives within the complex, expansive *Star Trek* mythos. Her collaborations with IDW Publishing have helped bridge television and comic book storytelling. While specific awards are not detailed in the source material, her influence on modern *Star Trek* storytelling is clear through her key role in shaping the franchise’s recent television and comic book directions.