Hunter S. Thompson (1937–2005) was an American writer best known for creating “Gonzo journalism,” a style that blends reporting with personal experience, fiction-like storytelling, and a highly subjective voice. He rose to fame with works like Hell’s Angels (1967), where he embedded himself with the motorcycle gang to document their culture from the inside. Thompson later became widely known for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1971), a surreal, chaotic novel that reflects the collapse of the 1960s counterculture and follows journalist Raoul Duke and his attorney on a drug-fueled trip through Las Vegas. His writing style was loud, confrontational, and often darkly humorous, making him one of the most distinctive literary voices of the 20th century. He spent much of his later life as a cultural commentator, and his legacy continues to influence journalism, literature, and pop culture.