David Ignatius

About

An American fiction writer and journalist, he is best known for his 2007 novel, Body of Lies, which tells the story of a CIA officer battling terrorism. His other works include The Sun King (2000) and Bloodmoney (2011).

Before Fame

He graduated from Harvard University and spent ten years as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal.

Trivia

While living in Paris, he worked as executive editor of the International Herald Tribune.

Family Life

He married Dr. Eve Thornberg, with whom he raised three children.

Associated With

His novel, Body of Lies, was made into a film starring Leonardo Dicaprio.