Matthew Quirk

Matthew Quirk
Matthew Quirk at the 2026 San Diego Writers Festival
Born1980 (age 45–46)
EducationHarvard College
OccupationsWriter, Novelist, Journalist
Writing career
Period2012–present
GenreThrillers
Notable workThe Night Agent
Websitematthewquirk.com

Matthew Quirk is a New York Times bestselling American novelist and journalist who is best known for his book The Night Agent, a political conspiracy thriller, which was adapted into a Netflix show by Shawn Ryan. Prior to being a novelist, he worked as a reporter for The Atlantic, discussing crime and terrorism. He currently lives in San Diego, California.