Craig David Thomas (born 24 November, 1942) is a Welsh author of thrillers, notably the "Mitchell Gant" series.
He was educated at Cardiff High School and University College, Cardiff, obtaining his M.A. in 1967. His best-known novel, Firefox (1977) became a successful Hollywood film. Other books include: Snow Falcon and A Different War. Although the invention of the techno-thriller genre is often attributed to the better-known Tom Clancy, many feel that Thomas was its true originator.
Most of Thomas's novels are set within MI-6 and feature the characters of Sir Kenneth Aubrey and Patrick Hyde.
Craig Thomas is an American television writer, he, along with writing partner Carter Bays, have written episodes of American Dad!, Oliver Beene, Quintuplets and How I Met Your Mother, which they created. Craig graduated from Wesleyan University in 1997.
Here is a list of memorable television episodes they wrote:
