US science fiction author; wrote novels "Shards of Honor" 1983, "The Warrior's Apprentice" 1984, "Ethan of Athos" 1985, "Falling Free" 1988, "Brothers in Arms" 1989, "Borders of Infinity" 1989, "The Vor Game" 1990, "Barrayar" 1991, "The Spirit Ring" 1993, "Mirror Dance" 1994, "Cetaganda" 1996, "Memory" 1996, "Komarr" 1998, "A Civil Campaign" 1999, "Diplomatic Immunity" 2002
