Thomas Olde Heuvelt is a Dutch horror writer born in Nijmegen, Gelderland on April 16, 1983. His work in the horror genre has earned significant recognition within the science fiction and fantasy community. Heuvelt's short stories have achieved notable acclaim, including winning the Hugo Award for Best Novelette. Beyond this major award, his work has also received the Dutch Paul Harland Prize. His stories have been nominated for two additional Hugo Awards and a World Fantasy Award, demonstrating consistent recognition from major award bodies in speculative fiction.