# List of The Simpsons writers

The following is a list of writers who have worked on the Fox animated television series The Simpsons in the order of first credited episode (by broadcast). As of February 12, 2025, 154 people have been credited with writing or co-writing at least one episode of The Simpsons.

## List of writers

| # | Writer | Number written | Duration | Seasons | Notes |
| 1 | Mimi Pond | 1 | 1989 | 1 | |
| 2 | Jon Vitti | 25 | 1990–95, 2002, 2004 | 1–7, 13, 15–16 | Also co-wrote the screenplay for The Simpsons Movie |
| 3 | Jay Kogen & Wallace Wolodarsky | 10 | 1990–93 | 1–4 | |
| 4 | Al Jean | 28 | 1990–92, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2014–15, 2017–18, 2020–21, 2023–24 | 1–4, 6, 8–12, 26, 29–36 | Includes ten episodes co-written with Mike Reiss, one with David Mirkin, two with Joel H. Cohen & John Frink and one with Cohen & Jeff Westbrook (latter three story only) Also co-wrote The Simpsons Movie, The Longest Daycare, Playdate with Destiny, The Force Awakens from Its Nap, The Good, the Bart, and the Loki, Balenciaga, Plusaversary, When Billie Met Lisa, Welcome to the Club, Rogue Not Quite One and May the 12th Be with You |
| 5 | Mike Reiss | 10 | 1990–92, 1995, 1997 | 1–4, 6, 8 | All episodes co-written with Al Jean Also co-wrote the screenplay for The Simpsons Movie |
| 6 | John Swartzwelder | 59 | 1990–2003 | 1–15 | Also co-wrote the screenplay for The Simpsons Movie |
| 7 | Sam Simon | 9 | 1990–92 | 1–4 | Died 2015. |
| 8 | Matt Groening | 4 | 1990, 1992, 1996 | 1, 3, 7 | Also wrote all The Simpsons shorts and co-wrote The Simpsons Movie, The Longest Daycare and Playdate with Destiny |
| 9 | George Meyer | 12 | 1990–93, 1999–2001 | 1–5, 10–11, 13 | Also co-wrote the screenplay for The Simpsons Movie |
| 10 | David M. Stern | 9 | 1990–93, 1999, 2017 | 2–4, 10, 28 | |
| 11 | Ken Levine & David Isaacs | 2 | 1990–91 | 2–3 | |
| 12 | Jeff Martin | 14 | 1990–93, 2016–17, 2019, 2021 | 2–5, 27–28, 30, 32 | Includes one co-written with Jenna Martin and one with Samantha Martin |
| 13 | Nell Scovell | 2 | 1991, 2020 | 2, 32 | |
| 14 | Steve Pepoon | 1 | 1991 | 2 | |
| 15 | Brian K. Roberts | 1 | 1991 | 2 | |
| 16 | Howard Gewirtz | 1 | 1991 | 3 | |
| 17 | Robert Cohen | 1 | 1991 | 3 | |
| 18 | Thomas Chastain | 1 | 1992 | 3 | Story only |
| 19 | Bill Oakley & Josh Weinstein | 13 | 1992–95 | 4–7 | |
| 20 | Conan O'Brien | 4 | 1992–93 | 4–5 | |
| 21 | Gary Apple & Michael Carrington | 1 | 1992 | 4 | |
| 22 | Frank Mula | 3 | 1993, 2000 | 4–5, 11 | Died 2021 |
| 22 | Adam I. Lapidus | 1 | 1993 | 4 | |
| 23 | Greg Daniels | 8 | 1993–96 | 5–7 | Includes two co-written with Dan McGrath |
| 24 | Dan McGrath | 4 | 1993–94 | 5–6 | Includes two co-written with Greg Daniels |
| 25 | Bill Canterbury | 2 | 1993 | 5 | |
| 26 | David Mirkin | 2 | 1994, 2015 | 5, 26 | Includes one co-written with Al Jean Also co-wrote the screenplays for The Simpsons Movie, The Longest Daycare, When Billie Met Lisa and May the 12th Be with You |
| 27 | David Richardson | 1 | 1994 | 5 | Died 2021 |
| 28 | Jace Richdale | 1 | 1994 | 5 | |
| 29 | Mike Scully | 13 | 1994–97, 1999–2002, 2023 | 6–14, 35 | Also co-wrote the screenplay for The Simpsons Movie |
| 30 | Bob Kushell | 2 | 1994, 1996 | 6–7 | |
| 31 | David X. Cohen | 14 | 1994–98, 2020 | 6–10, 32 | Credited as David S. Cohen on Seasons 6–10 |
| 32 | Jonathan Collier | 6 | 1994–97 | 6–8 | |
| 33 | David Sacks | 1 | 1994 | 6 | |
| 34 | Jennifer Crittenden | 5 | 1995–97 | 6–8 | |
| 35 | Brent Forrester | 4 | 1995–96 | 6–7 | |
| 36 | Ken Keeler | 7 | 1995–97 | 6–9 | |
| 37 | Joshua Sternin & Jennifer Ventimilia | 2 | 1995, 1998 | 6, 9 | |
| 38 | Steve Tompkins | 4 | 1995–97 | 7–8 | |
| 39 | Dan Greaney | 20 | 1995–2000, 2003–05, 2010, 2014–15, 2017, 2020, 2022 | 7–11, 14–15, 17, 21, 25, 27–28, 32, 34 | Includes four co-written with Allen Glazier, one with Donick Cary and one with Matt Selman. The hour-long episode "The Great Phatsby" is counted as two episodes. |
| 40 | Richard Appel | 7 | 1995–98 | 7–10 | |
| 41 | Spike Feresten | 1 | 1995 | 7 | |
| 42 | Jack Barth | 1 | 1996 | 7 | |
| 43 | Rachel Pulido | 2 | 1996–97 | 7–8 | |
| 44 | Ian Maxtone-Graham | 22 | 1996–2014 | 8–18, 20–25 | Includes eight co-written with Billy Kimball Also co-wrote the screenplay for The Simpsons Movie |
| 45 | Steve Young | 1 | 1996 | 8 | |
| 46 | Reid Harrison | 2 | 1997, 2008 | 8, 19 | |
| 47 | Ron Hauge | 7 | 1997–2000 | 8–11 | |
| 48 | Donick Cary | 7 | 1997–2000 | 8–11 | Includes one co-written with Dan Greaney |
| 49 | Ned Goldreyer | 2 | 1997–98 | 9 | |
| 50 | Steve O'Donnell | 2 | 1998 | 9 | |
| 51 | Larry Doyle | 7 | 1998–2001 | 9–12 | |
| 52 | Brian Scully | 3 | 1998–99 | 9–10 | |
| 53 | Matt Selman | 31 | 1998–2009, 2011–19, 2022, 2024 | 9–14, 16–19, 21–24, 26, 28, 30, 34, 36 | Includes one episode co-written with Dan Greaney and one with Renee Ridgeley Also co-wrote The Simpsons Movie, The Simpsons Game, and Playdate with Destiny |
| 54 | Jane O'Brien | 1 | 1998 | 10 | |
| 55 | Tom Martin | 3 | 1999, 2001 | 10–12 | |
| 56 | Tim Long | 34 | 1999–2015, 2017–19, 2021–24 | 10–14, 16–18, 20–26, 29–34, 36 | Includes four episodes co-written with Miranda Thompson Credited as a consultant writer on The Simpsons Movie and co-wrote The Simpsons Game |
| 57 | Julie Thacker | 3 | 1999–2001 | 10–12 | |
| 58 | Carolyn Omine | 29 | 2000–12, 2014–18, 2020–24 | 11–16, 18–19, 21–28, 30–36 | Includes three co-written with William Wright and one with Robin Sayers. The double-length episode "O C'mon All Ye Faithful" is counted as two episodes. |
| 59 | Dan Castellaneta & Deb Lacusta | 9 | 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010–11, 2016, 2018 | 11, 13, 15, 17, 22–23, 28, 30 | Includes one co-written with Peter Tilden and one with Vince Waldron |
| 60 | Rob LaZebnik | 25 | 2000, 2009–21, 2023–25 | 12, 20–33, 35–36 | Includes one co-written with Brian Kelley & Dan Vebber (story only) and two with Johnny LaZebnik |
| 61 | John Frink | 38 | 2000–05, 2007–24 | 12–15, 17–27, 29–35 | Includes nine co-written with Don Payne, three with Joel H. Cohen and one with Jeff Westbrook Credited as a consultant writer on The Simpsons Movie and co-writer on The Good, the Bart, and the Loki |
| 62 | Don Payne | 18 | 2000–10, 2013 | 12–21, 25 | Includes nine co-written with John Frink and two with Mitchell H. Glazer. Died 2013. |
| 63 | Bob Bendetson | 2 | 2001–02 | 12–13 | Includes one co-written with John Frink & Don Payne and Matt Selman. |
| 64 | Joel H. Cohen | 38 | 2001–24 | 13, 15–20, 22, 24–35 | Includes three co-written with John Frink and one with Jeff Westbrook Credited as a consultant writer on The Simpsons Movie, and co-writer on The Longest Daycare, The Force Awakens from Its Nap, Balenciaga, Plusaversary, Welcome to the Club and May the 12th Be with You |
| 65 | Dana Gould | 7 | 2001–03, 2005–07 | 13–17, 19 | |
| 66 | Bill Freiberger | 1 | 2001 | 13 | |
| 67 | Andrew Kreisberg | 2 | 2002–03 | 13–14 | Includes one co-written with Josh Lieb and Matt Warburton |
| 68 | Josh Lieb | 1 | 2002 | 13 | Co-written with Andrew Kreisberg and Matt Warburton |
| 69 | Matt Warburton | 11 | 2002–08, 2010–12 | 13–16, 18–23 | Includes one co-written with Andrew Kreisberg and Josh Lieb Co-wrote The Simpsons Game |
| 70 | Marc Wilmore | 12 | 2002–03, 2005–09, 2012–13, 2015 | 14, 16–17, 19–20, 23, 25–26 | Died 2021. |
| 71 | Brian Kelley | 21 | 2002–04, 2009–19, 2021–24 | 14–15, 20–22, 24–27, 29–35 | Includes one co-written with David Mandel, one with David Silverman and one with Dan Vebber |
| 72 | Kevin Curran | 12 | 2002–10, 2014, 2018 | 14–18, 20–22, 25, 29 | Died 2016. |
| 73 | Brian Pollack & Mert Rich | 1 | 2002 | 14 | |
| 74 | Dennis Snee | 1 | 2002 | 14 | |
| 75 | Neil Boushell & Sam O'Neal | 1 | 2003 | 14 | |
| 76 | Allen Glazier | 4 | 2003–04, 2010, 2014 | 14–15, 21, 25 | All co-written with Dan Greaney |
| 77 | J. Stewart Burns | 26 | 2003–07, 2009, 2011–21, 2023–24 | 14–20, 23–29, 31–32, 34–35 | Also co-wrote Welcome to the Club |
| 78 | Michael Price | 26 | 2003, 2005–10, 2012–19, 2021–23 | 15–30, 32–35 | Credited as a consultant writer on The Simpsons Movie, and co-writer on The Longest Daycare, Playdate with Destiny, The Force Awakens from Its Nap and Balenciaga |
| 79 | Robin J. Stein | 1 | 2004 | 15 | |
| 80 | Julie Chambers & David Chambers | 1 | 2004 | 15 | |
| 81 | Bill Odenkirk | 15 | 2004–08, 2010–14, 2016–19 | 16, 18–22, 24, 26–29, 31 | |
| 82 | Jeff Westbrook | 27 | 2005–06, 2008–09, 2011–24 | 16–23, 25–26, 28–36 | Includes one co-written with Joel H. Cohen & John Frink (story only), one co-written with Frink and one with Cohen Credited as co-writer on The Good, the Bart, and the Loki, Rogue Not Quite One and May the 12th Be with You |
| 83 | Patric Verrone | 1 | 2005 | 17 | |
| 84 | Daniel Chun | 6 | 2005–09 | 17–19, 21 | |
| 85 | Stephanie Gillis | 11 | 2005, 2007–2015, 2018 | 17, 19–27, 30 | |
| 86 | Ricky Gervais | 1 | 2006 | 17 | Guest writer on the Season 17 episode "Homer Simpson, This Is Your Wife" |
| 87 | Peter Gaffney | 2 | 2006, 2011 | 18, 22 | Includes one co-written with Steve Viksten |
| 88 | Billy Kimball | 9 | 2007–14 | 18–25 | All but one co-written with Ian Maxtone-Graham |
| 89 | Mick Kelly | 1 | 2007 | 19 | |
| 90 | William Wright | 3 | 2008, 2010, 2014 | 19, 21, 26 | All co-written with Carolyn Omine |
| 91 | Matt Marshall | 1 | 2009 | 20 | |
| 92 | Valentina L. Garza | 4 | 2009–10, 2013–14 | 20, 22, 24, 26 | |
| 93 | Brendan Hay | 1 | 2009 | 20 | |
| 94 | Evan Goldberg & Seth Rogen | 1 | 2009 | 21 | Guest writers on the Season 21 episode "Homer the Whopper" |
| 95 | Mitchell H. Glazer | 2 | 2010, 2013 | 21, 25 | Both co-written with Don Payne |
| 96 | Michael Nobori | 2 | 2010, 2013 | 21, 25 | |
| 97 | Chris Cluess | 1 | 2010 | 22 | |
| 98 | Dick Blasucci | 1 | 2011 | 22 | |
| 99 | Steve Viksten | 1 | 2011 | 22 | Co-written with Peter Gaffney. Died 2014. |
| 100 | Justin Hurwitz | 1 | 2011 | 23 | |
| 101 | Dan Vebber | 13 | 2011, 2016, 2018–24 | 23, 27, 29–36 | Includes one co-written with Brian Kelley Also co-wrote Plusaversary and Rogue Not Quite One |
| 102 | Ben Joseph | 1 | 2012 | 23 | |
| 103 | David Mandel | 1 | 2012 | 24 | Co-written with Brian Kelley |
| 104 | Tom Gammill & Max Pross | 6 | 2013, 2016–18, 2020 | 24, 28–29, 31 | Also co-wrote the screenplay for Playdate with Destiny |
| 105 | Brian McConnachie | 1 | 2013 | 24 | |
| 106 | Eric Kaplan | 1 | 2013 | 24 | |
| 107 | David H. Steinberg | 1 | 2014 | 25 | |
| 108 | Judd Apatow | 1 | 2015 | 26 | Guest writer on the Season 26 episode "Bart's New Friend" |
| 109 | Neil Campbell | 1 | 2015 | 26 | |
| 110 | Michael Ferris | 2 | 2015, 2018 | 27, 30 | |
| 111 | Eric Horsted | 1 | 2016 | 27 | |
| 112 | Dave King | 1 | 2016 | 28 | |
| 113 | Harry Shearer | 1 | 2016 | 28 | |
| 114 | Peter Tilden | 1 | 2016 | 28 | Co-written with Dan Castellaneta & Deb Lacusta |
| 115 | Ryan Koh | 11 | 2016–19, 2021–22, 2024 | 28–35 | Also co-wrote Rogue Not Quite One |
| 116 | Ron Zimmerman | 1 | 2017 | 28 | |
| 117 | Simon Rich | 1 | 2017 | 28 | |
| 119 | Miranda Thompson | 4 | 2017–19 | 29–31 | All co-written with Tim Long |
| 118 | Daniel Furlong & Zach Posner | 1 | 2018 | 29 | |
| 120 | David Silverman | 1 | 2018 | 29 | Co-written with Brian Kelley Also co-wrote the screenplay for Playdate with Destiny The only person ever to both write and direct for the show |
| 121 | Renee Ridgeley | 1 | 2018 | 30 | Co-written with Matt Selman |
| 122 | Vince Waldron | 1 | 2018 | 30 | Co-written with Dan Castellaneta & Deb Lacusta |
| 123 | Robin Sayers | 1 | 2018 | 30 | Co-written with Carolyn Omine |
| 124 | Jane Becker | 1 | 2019 | 30 | |
| 125 | Megan Amram | 3 | 2019, 2022 | 30, 33 | |
| 126 | Nancy Cartwright | 1 | 2019 | 30 | |
| 127 | Jenna Martin | 1 | 2019 | 30 | Co-written with Jeff Martin |
| 128 | Max Cohn | 1 | 2019 | 31 | |
| 129 | Elisabeth Kiernan Averick | 4 | 2020–21, 2023 | 31, 33, 35 | Credited as co-writer on The Good, the Bart, and the Loki and When Billie Met Lisa |
| 130 | Pete Holmes | 2 | 2020 | 31 | Guest writer on the two-part Season 31 episodes "Warrin' Priests" |
| 131 | David Cryan | 1 | 2020 | 32 | |
| 132 | Cesar Mazariegos | 6 | 2020–24 | 32–35 | The two-part episode "A Serious Flanders" is counted as two episodes Credited as co-writer on When Billie Met Lisa |
| 133 | Julia Prescott | 1 | 2020 | 32 | |
| 134 | Danielle Weisberg | 1 | 2020 | 32 | |
| 135 | Jessica Conrad | 7 | 2020, 2022–24 | 32, 34–36 | Credited as co-writer on The Good, the Bart, and the Loki and Plusaversary |
| 136 | Samantha Martin | 1 | 2021 | 32 | Co-written with Jeff Martin |
| 137 | Christine Nangle | 4 | 2021–22, 2024 | 32–34, 36 | Also co-wrote Welcome to the Club |
| 138 | Nick Dahan | 2 | 2021, 2024 | 33, 36 | |
| 139 | Juliet Kaufman | 1 | 2021 | 33 | |
| 140 | Johnny LaZebnik | 2 | 2021, 2024 | 33, 36 | Both co-written with Rob LaZebnik |
| 141 | Loni Steele Sosthand | 4 | 2022–24 | 33–34, 36 | Also co-wrote Plusaversary, Welcome to the Club and Rogue Not Quite One |
| 142 | Broti Gupta | 3 | 2022–23 | 34–35 | Also co-wrote When Billie Met Lisa |