Eugene Thacker is an American philosopher, poet, and author who serves as Professor of Media Studies at The New School in New York City.
His work is strongly associated with nihilism and pessimism philosophy.
Thacker's writing explores themes of cosmic horror, the unknowable, and humanity's insignificance within an indifferent universe.
His notable books include In the Dust of This Planet, which gained unexpected cult status and mainstream attention, and Infinite Resignation.
Through his academic and literary work, Thacker examines the limits of human thought, mysticism, and horror as philosophical frameworks for understanding existence beyond anthropocentric perspectives.
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