David Carroll Eddings was an American fantasy writer who became known for creating expansive epic fantasy worlds. Working with his wife Leigh, he authored several best-selling novel series that spanned multiple decades, beginning with The Belgariad in the early 1980s. Eddings' major works include The Belgariad (1982–84), The Malloreon (1987–91), The Elenium (1989–91), The Tamuli (1992–94), and The Dreamers (2003–06). Whether credited as sole author or in collaboration with Leigh, he wrote over two dozen novels throughout his career. His works were characterized by the scope and complexity typical of epic fantasy, establishing him as a significant figure in the genre during the 1980s and 1990s.