Biography
Scott Braden Cawthon (born June 4, 1978) is an American former video game developer and writer. He came to prominence as the creator of the Five Nights at Freddy's media franchise, which began with the development of the eponymous survival horror game in 2014. Released independently, the game achieved popularity and obtained a cult following. Cawthon developed nine games in the main series from 2014 until his retirement in 2021, in addition to three spin-offs. He also wrote several books based on Five Nights at Freddy's, like the novel trilogy 'The Silver Eyes', 'Fazbear Frights' series and 'Tales From The Pizzaplex' series. He's also acredited as writer in the Five Nights at Freddy's Film.
Wrote 11
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
MalHare
Original Concept
- 2023
- 2021
Freddy & Friends: On Tour!
Writer
2010s
- 2010
Bible Plays 1
Writer
Bible Plays 2
Writer
2000s
- 2005
Noah's Ark: Story of the Biblical Flood
Writer
The Pilgrim’s Progress
Writer
- 2004
Return to Mushsnail: The Legend of the Snowmill
Writer
- 2003
Birdvillage Volume 1
Writer
No release date
The Jesus Kids' Club
Writer
Directed 9
2010s
- 2010
Bible Plays 1
Director
Bible Plays 2
Director
2000s
- 2006
A Christmas Journey: About the Blessings God Gives
Director
- 2005
Noah's Ark: Story of the Biblical Flood
Director
The Pilgrim’s Progress
Director
- 2004
Return to Mushsnail: The Legend of the Snowmill
Director
- 2003
A Mushsnail Tale
Director
Birdvillage Volume 1
Director
No release date
The Jesus Kids' Club
Director
Produced 4
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
- 2021
Freddy & Friends: On Tour!
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2005
The Pilgrim’s Progress
Producer
Acted in 3
2010s
- 2010
Bible Plays 1
Donovan
Bible Plays 2
Donovan
2000s
- 2004
Return to Mushsnail: The Legend of the Snowmill
Chup Choo (voice)
Other crew 3
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
2000s
- 2003
Birdvillage Volume 1
Creator
Visual effects 3
2000s
- 2006
A Christmas Journey: About the Blessings God Gives
Animation
- 2005
Noah's Ark: Story of the Biblical Flood
Animation
The Pilgrim’s Progress
Animation
Created 1
2020s
- 2021
Freddy & Friends: On Tour!
Creator
Appearances2
2000s
- 2005
Noah's Ark: Story of the Biblical Flood
Narrator / Noah (voice)
No release date
The Jesus Kids' Club
Narrator