Artist · United States

1893 to 1947

Known for

“Wonder Woman”

Portrait of William Moulton Marston
Cover of Wonder WomanWonder Woman
Born1893
Born inSaugus
CountryUnited States
Workcomics writer
Alsoscreenwriter
Died1947
Died inRye
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William Moulton Marston.

comics writer · screenwriter

United States, 1893 to 1947

In short

William Moulton Marston (May 9, 1893, May 2, 1947), also known by the pen name Charles Moulton, was an American psychologist who, with his wife Elizabeth Holloway, invented an early prototype of the polygraph. He was also known as a self-help author and comic book writer who created the character Wonder Woman. Two women, his wife Elizabeth Holloway Marston and their polyamorous partner, Olive Byrne, greatly influenced Wonder Woman's creation.

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Born
1893, Saugus
Died
1947, Rye
Citizenship
United States
Work
comics writer, screenwriter, writer
Career

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Portrait of William Moulton Marston

Cover of Wonder Woman
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