James M. Ward

James M. Ward
Born(1951-05-23)May 23, 1951
Elkhorn, Wisconsin
DiedMarch 18, 2024(2024-03-18) (aged 72)
Milwaukee
Occupation
  • Writer
  • game designer
  • author
GenreFantasy, role-playing game
Notable worksDeities & Demigods, Greyhawk Adventures, Pool of Radiance, Metamorphosis Alpha, Gamma World

James Michael Ward III (May 23, 1951 – March 18, 2024) was an American game designer and fantasy author who worked for TSR, Inc. for more than 20 years, most notably on the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. He wrote various books relating to Dungeons & Dragons, including guidebooks such as Deities & Demigods, and novels including Pool of Radiance, based on the computer game of the same name.