Erin Hunter

Erin Hunter is the collective pen name of a team of authors best known for creating the internationally bestselling Warriors series, along with Seekers, Survivors, Bravelands, and Bamboo Kingdom. The name was originally chosen to present a unified identity for readers and to make the books easily discoverable on shelves. The core writing team has included Kate Cary, Cherith Baldry, Tui T. Sutherland, Gillian Philip, Inbali Iserles, and Rosie Best, all guided by editor and creator Victoria Holmes, who helped shape the storylines and world-building.

The Warriors series, first published in 2003, follows the adventures, rivalries, and traditions of feral cat clans living in the wild. With its richly imagined world, complex characters, and themes of loyalty, courage, destiny, and survival, the series quickly captivated young readers and built a global fan base. The success of Warriors led to multiple arcs, super editions, manga adaptations, and novellas, creating an expansive universe that continues to grow.

Beyond Warriors, Erin Hunter has expanded into other animal-centered fantasy series. Seekers follows a group of bears on an epic journey across the wilderness; Survivors tells the story of dogs navigating a changed world; Bravelands explores the savannas of Africa through the perspectives of multiple animals; and Bamboo Kingdom focuses on panda clans. Each series carries Erin Hunter’s hallmark style: rich natural settings, animal perspectives, and powerful themes of friendship, family, and survival.

What makes Erin Hunter’s work unique is the seamless collaboration between authors, each bringing different strengths—whether it’s action, character depth, or world-building. Together, they’ve crafted stories that feel both timeless and deeply connected to the natural world. With millions of books sold worldwide and translations in numerous languages, Erin Hunter remains one of the most beloved names in contemporary children’s and middle-grade fantasy literature.