Patricia Briggs, born in 1965 in Butte, Montana, is an American author who has been writing fantasy novels since 1993. She currently resides in Benton City, Washington. Her writing career began in 1990, with her first published novel, Masques, appearing in 1993. Briggs primarily works within the fantasy and urban fantasy genres.

Her work gained significant recognition with the Mercy Thompson series, which commenced with the novel Moon Called in 2006. This series has achieved bestseller status, appearing on lists such as USA Today and The New York Times. The series follows the protagonist Mercedes Thompson and often features magical and otherworldly creatures, including those from the 'land of the Fae'. Another series, Alpha and Omega, is interwoven with the Mercyverse and focuses on werewolf characters.

Patricia Briggs initiated her writing career in 1990, leading to the publication of her debut novel, Masques, in 1993. She has since established herself as a prolific author in the fantasy and urban fantasy realms. A significant portion of her bibliography is dedicated to the Mercy Thompson series, which began with Moon Called in 2006. This series has met with considerable commercial success, frequently appearing on prominent bestseller lists. The narrative centers on the adventures of Mercedes Thompson amidst supernatural beings and fantastical settings, including elements drawn from the 'land of the Fae'. Complementing this, the Alpha and Omega series is also set within the same fictional universe, exploring the lives of werewolves Anna Latham and Charles Cornick.

Beyond the popular Mercy Thompson series, Briggs has authored other notable works, including the Sianim series, the Hurog duology, and the Raven duology. These earlier works, such as Masques (1993), Steal the Dragon (1995), and Dragon Bones (2002), laid the groundwork for her subsequent narrative explorations. The Mercyverse, encompassing both the Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series, is characterized by its intricate worldbuilding, which integrates magical elements and diverse supernatural creatures. Briggs has also contributed to the expansion of this world through graphic novels that are set within the same universe, further enriching the lore and character interactions.