Michael H. Musal, born in Wiesbaden, Germany in 1957, is a prolific international artist and writer known for his contributions to comics, animation, games and literature. Trained at the Famous Artists School, Michael Musal has had an impressive, award-winning career, working for prestigious publishers such as Egmont, Panini and Bastei, as well as companies such as Disney and Kellogg's. His talents range from drawing and storytelling to screenwriting and character development for games and films. A lifelong learner, Musal shares his knowledge as an acclaimed lecturer on character design and character-driven storytelling, as well as through his own online design course. As a writer, he is committed to a just society, education, human rights and a healthy environment. His hobbies include music, history and philosophy.