David A. Trampier
Illustrator and artist of role-playing games
Born
1954
71 years ago
Died
March 24th, 2014
11 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An illustrator contributed significantly to the visual aspect of role-playing games in the 1970s and 1980s. Worked primarily on a range of publications for Dungeons & Dragons, creating iconic artwork that defined the genre. Later years included creating various illustrations for comic books and games beyond Dungeons & Dragons. Also, engaged in fine art, showcasing a blend of fantasy and humor.
Illustrated the original Dungeon Master's Guide
Created cover art for various Dungeons & Dragons modules
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