Stephen King

Author

American · 20th–21st century

Prolific American author of horror, supernatural fiction, and psychological suspense. One of the best-selling authors of all time, known for explorations of obsession, captivity, trauma, and the darker aspects of human psychology.

Connection to Taylor Swift

Author of the novel Misery, referenced by Angela & Uncle Jerry in the loml episode as an analogy for the psychology of being held captive — emotionally and imaginatively — by another person's version of you. King's themes of psychological captivity and the inability to escape are thematically resonant across TTPD.

Notable Works

  • Misery, The Shining, It, Carrie, The Stand, Dolores Claiborne