Sid Meier

Sidney K. Meier (/ˈmaɪər/ MIRE; born February 24, 1954) is an American businessman and computer programmer. A programmer, designer, and producer of several strategy video games and simulation video games, including the Civilization series, Meier co-founded MicroProse in 1982 with Bill Stealey and is the Director of Creative Development of Firaxis Games, which he co-founded with Jeff Briggs and Brian Reynolds in 1996. For his contributions to the video game industry, Meier was inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame.

This article is about the Canadian-American video game author. For the Australian businessman, see Sid Myer.

Sid Meier
Meier at the 2010 Game Developers Conference
Born
Sidney K. Meier

(1954-02-24) February 24, 1954
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Alma materUniversity of Michigan (BA)
Occupation(s)Businessman, computer programmer
Years active1982–present
Employer2K Games
Known forMicroProse, Firaxis Games, Civilization series
SpouseSusan Meier
ChildrenRyan Meier
AwardsAIAS Hall of Fame Award (1999)
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