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D.B. Weiss

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D.B. Weiss is an American author, screenwriter, and television producer best known for his work in epic fantasy television. He co-created, co-wrote, and served as showrunner for the HBO adaptation of "Game of Thrones," alongside David Benioff, guiding the series through its run from 2011 to 2019. Prior to his television career, he worked as a novelist and authored the science fiction book "Lucky Wander Boy" in 2003.

Weiss's work is targeted toward audiences of high-budget, serialized genre television and frequently studied by media analysts examining adaptation processes.

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What was D.B. Weiss's role on Game of Thrones?

D.B. Weiss co-created, co-wrote, and served as showrunner of HBO's Game of Thrones alongside David Benioff. He helped guide the television adaptation from its 2011 premiere through its final season.

Did D.B. Weiss write the original Game of Thrones novels?

No. George R.R. Martin wrote the A Song of Ice and Fire novels on which the series is based. Weiss and Benioff adapted those books for HBO television.

What did D.B. Weiss work on after Game of Thrones?

Weiss later co-created Netflix's 3 Body Problem with David Benioff and Alexander Woo. The science-fiction series is based on Liu Cixin's novel The Three-Body Problem and premiered in 2024.

What kind of stories is D.B. Weiss associated with?

His best-known television work combines political conflict, military struggle, family power, and large-scale fantasy. His later work on 3 Body Problem moved into science fiction while retaining an ensemble-driven structure.