Scott M. Gimple

In January 2013, Gimple was named showrunner of The Walking Dead, replacing Glen Mazzara. He served as showrunner from the fourth season to the eighth season. During his tenure, he also became an executive producer for Fear the Walking Dead. Gimple left his role in 2018 to become the chief content officer for The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead, Gimple has also worked on Disney's Pepper Ann and as a writer for The Simpsons comics, including editing the Simpsons' Episode Guidebook "The Simpsons Forever!: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family... Continued". He created the cartoon Fillmore! and the comic book Heroes Anonymous with Bill Morrison.

In 2011, he joined AMC's The Walking Dead as a producer and writer for the second season. He wrote "Save the Last One", as well as the critically acclaimed "Pretty Much Dead Already", and "18 Miles Out" (with showrunner Glen Mazzara).

He married actress Julia Wackenheim on August 30, 2009 and they have a son, Clement Amiel born 8 august 2004. His wife converted to Judaism upon marrying him.

Scott Michael Gimple (born (1971-03-29 ) March 29, 1971) is an American writer for both comics and television. He is known for his work as a writer and producer for Fillmore!, Life, FlashForward, Chase, and The Walking Dead, and served as the showrunner for The Walking Dead from seasons 4 through 8.