Mark Norell

Dr. Mark Norell is an eminent American paleontologist, author, and curator at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Holding a Ph.D. from Yale University, he has led numerous fossil-hunting expeditions to the Gobi Desert and other remote regions.

He is celebrated for his groundbreaking discoveries regarding dinosaur evolution, including the definitive proof that many dinosaurs possessed feathers and are the direct ancestors of modern birds. He has authored several acclaimed scientific books, including Unearthing the Dragon.

Norell’s visionary research and engaging public science communication have fundamentally transformed our understanding of prehistoric life. He remains a leading authority in evolutionary biology.