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C. L. Moore (Catherine Lucille Moore)

American science fiction and fantasy writer. Born January 24, 1911, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Died July 4, 1987. Renowned for pioneering female protagonists and influential collaborations with Henry Kuttner.

Notable works

• Shambleau (1933) — early Weird Tales story that helped establish Moore’s distinctive blend of fantasy and pulp SF.
• Black God's Kiss (1939) — featuring Jirel of Joiry, one of the first prominent female sword-and-sorcery heroines.
• Mimsy Were the Borogoves (1943) — classic collaboration with Henry Kuttner (as Lewis Padgett).
• No Woman Born (1944) — solo story exploring identity and autonomy in a future-powered body.

Collaborations and aliases

Moore frequently wrote with Henry Kuttner; their joint works appeared under the pseudonym Lewis Padgett. The partnership contributed significantly to mid-20th-century SF and fantasy, blending planetary adventure with mythic and magical elements.

Legacy and influence

Moore is regarded as a foundational figure in female science fiction and fantasy, expanding the range of courageous, complex heroines. Her work spans sword-and-planet, weird fantasy, and space-adventure, and her stories remain widely reprinted in anthologies and collected editions.

Public presence, news, and social media

There is no official social media presence for C. L. Moore. Public information today comes from scholarly sources, library archives, and author biographies. Researchers reference entries in the SF Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, and university or museum collections. Occasional scholarly articles and new editions of her work appear as part of ongoing SF and fantasy scholarship.

Where to read and further information

Her stories have been reprinted in numerous anthologies and collections over the years. For reliable information, consult library catalogs, the SF Encyclopedia, and major SF bibliographies. Archives related to Moore and her collaborations are held in literary collections at various institutions.