Gareth Thompson was born in northern England in 1964. After graduating from the London College of Printing he has worked for United Newspapers, directed performing arts for adults with learning difficulties, worked as Deputy Editor for Whatsonstage.com and as a sub-editor at the Press Association.
The Great Harlequin Grim was nominated for the Branford Boase Award in 2007. Sunshine to the Sunless is Gareth's second novel for young adults.