Hal Clement

Harry Clement Stubbs (May 30, 1922 – October 29, 2003), better known by the pen name Hal Clement, was an American science fiction writer and a leader of the hard science fiction subgenre. He also painted astronomically oriented artworks under the name George Richard.

Hal Clement
BornHarry Clement Stubbs
(1922-05-30)May 30, 1922
Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedOctober 29, 2003(2003-10-29) (aged 81)
Milton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Pen nameGeorge Richard (as artist)
Occupation
  • Novelist
  • military pilot
  • science teacher
NationalityAmerican
EducationHarvard University (BS)
Boston University (MEd)
Simmons College (MS)
Period1942–2003
GenreScience fiction
Literary movementHard science fiction
Notable works

In 1998 Clement was inducted by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame and named the 17th SFWA Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (presented in 1999).

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