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This is the net worth of George R.R. Martin, creator of A Song of Ice and Fire and advisor to Elden Ring

The famous author and mastermind behind books and television series sits like a dragon on his pile of gold.

George R.R. Martin’s name is one of the most recognizable in the world of popular culture today. Although his career as an author had already come a long way, he really became a household name in 2011 with the premiere of the TV adaptation of ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’, better known as ‘Game of Thrones’. Being the author and creator of one of the most popular franchises has had a huge impact on Martin, who is now focused on finishing the remaining books in his saga.

But all in all, how much is George R.R. Martin worth? Considering his work in various works beyond television, but also in the world of video games, it is a not inconsiderable amount. According to the website Celebrity Net Worth, the exact amount of money that George R.R. Martin has is $120 million dollars, reaching an average annual salary of $25 million dollars, thanks to the sale of books, as well as the residuals of television series. Can you imagine how much it would be if he finally finished his book saga? Surely ‘Winds of Winter’ will come out one day, after all, it’s only been 12 years since ‘A Dance with Dragons’.

What has George R.R. Martin worked on?

Born on September 20, 1948, George R.R. Martin began his writing career in 1970 with short stories and received his first Hugo Award and Nebula Award nominations in 1973. Despite this, Martin held other jobs such as teaching English and journalism at Clarke University. In 1979, he began his career as a full-time writer. By 1996, he published A Game of Thrones, the first volume of his A Song of Ice and Fire saga. In addition to his work as an author, he has written for shows such as The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, and the popular FromSoftware game ‘Elden Ring.