George R. R. Martin
Awards & Honours
76
Awards Won
5
Honours
4
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
George R. R. Martin's achievements in fantasy literature and television are extraordinary. He has won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, two Primetime Emmys, and a World Fantasy Life Achievement Award. His A Song of Ice and Fire series has sold over 90 million copies globally, and its HBO adaptation Game of Thrones set a record with 59 Primetime Emmy wins, the most for any drama series. In 2011, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He has been called the American Tolkien, a testament to his worldbuilding and cultural impact. His work on Elden Ring also earned him acclaim in the gaming world, with the game winning multiple Game of the Year awards.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
World Fantasy Life Achievement Award
Awarded for lifetime achievement in fantasy literature.
New Jersey Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted for contributions to literature and entertainment.
Honorary Doctor of Letters
Honorary degree for his contributions to literature.
Honorary Doctor of Letters
Honorary degree for his literary achievements.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for television.
Rankings & Lists
Time 100 Most Influential People
Rolling Stone 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time
Forbes World's Highest-Paid Authors
Forbes World's Highest-Paid Authors
Magazine Covers
Time
2005-10-31
The American Tolkien
Rolling Stone
2014-05-08
The King of the World
Vanity Fair
2014-03-01
The Man Who Wrote the Game
Entertainment Weekly
2011-04-01
Game of Thrones premiere cover
Records & Feats
Most Primetime Emmy Awards won by a drama series (as executive producer)
Game of Thrones won 59 Primetime Emmy Awards, the most of any drama series in history.
First fantasy author to appear on Time 100 list
Martin was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in 2011, a rare honor for a fantasy writer.