Lauren Groff (born July 23, 1978) is an American novelist and short story writer. She has written five novels and three short story collections, including Delicate Edible Birds (2009), Fates and Furies (2015), Matrix (2022), The Vaster Wilds (2023), and Brawler (2026). She was named one of the 100 most influential people by TIME in 2024.