Matt Duffer, born February 15, 1984, in Durham, North Carolina, is an American writer, director, and producer primarily known as one half of the Duffer Brothers, alongside his identical twin brother Ross Duffer. The Duffer Brothers are best recognized as the creators, showrunners, writers, and executive producers of the Netflix science fiction horror series *Stranger Things* (2016–2025), a critically acclaimed and popular show that blends 1980s nostalgia with supernatural elements. Before *Stranger Things*, Matt and Ross co-wrote and directed the 2015 thriller film *Hidden* and contributed as writers and producers to the Fox TV series *Wayward Pines* (2015–2016). They founded the production company Upside Down Pictures, which has an overall deal with Netflix. Their early passion for filmmaking began in childhood, making homemade movies from the fourth grade, and they developed their craft at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, graduating with Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in film production. Matt Duffer has been nominated for eight Primetime Emmy Awards and, along with his brother, has received numerous nominations and wins for their work on *Stranger Things*. The show has been praised for its writing, directing, and nostalgic yet innovative storytelling. As of 2024-2025, the Duffer Brothers continue to be active in the industry, with ongoing involvement in *Stranger Things* and producing new projects such as the Netflix supernatural drama *The Boroughs*. Matt Duffer remains a significant figure in contemporary television, credited with shaping modern sci-fi horror on streaming platforms. His career reflects a trajectory from independent short films and early feature attempts to mainstream success in television and film, maintaining a focus on genre storytelling with a distinctive blend of suspense, horror, and character-driven narratives[1][2][4][6].