Ray King Cummings (August 30, 1887-January 23, 1957) was one of the leading science fiction authors during the pulp age. He initially worked as a technical writer for Thomas Edison before turning to fiction. He was a prolific author, writing over 750 novels and short stories during his career. During the 30's his works were a staple of Astounding Stories magazine. His most famous novel was The Girl in the Golden Atom published in 1922. He also wrote under the names Ray King, Gabrielle Cummings, and Gabriel Wilson. He continued writing up until his death in 1957.