Karl Edward Wagner (4 December 1945 – 13 October 1994) was a American writer of Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy. His works include:
- The Kane series of dark heroic fantasy stories.
- A number of Robert E. Howard pastiches featuring Conan the Barbarian or Bran Mak Morn.
See also: Robert E. Howard, of whom Wagner is considered a Spiritual Successor of sorts.