Steven Naifeh is an American biographer and businessman born in 1952. He is best known for his biographical works on major artists, particularly his Pulitzer Prize-winning books on Jackson Pollock and Vincent van Gogh. His research and writing have established him as a prominent figure in artistic biography. Naifeh has collaborated extensively with Gregory White Smith, with whom he has written 18 books. Beyond his work as a writer, Naifeh is also an entrepreneur who founded several companies. Most notably, he founded Best Lawyers, which became influential in establishing professional ranking systems in the legal industry.