Mary Patricia Plangman
Name: Patricia Highsmith
Known for: Writing
Place of birth: Forth Worth, Texas, USA
Birth date: Wednesday, 19th January 1921
Death date: Saturday, 4th February 1995
Popularity: 1.876
Biography: Patricia Highsmith (January 19, 1921 – February 4, 1995) was an American novelist and short story writer best known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. She wrote 22 novels and numerous short stories throughout her career spanning nearly five decades, and her work has led to more than two dozen film adaptations.