Thorbjørn Egner, Norwegian playwright and songwriter (born 1922)

Thorbjørn Egner

Norwegian artist and writer (1912–1990)

Thorbjørn Egner was a Norwegian playwright, songwriter and illustrator known principally for his books, plays and musicals for children. He is principally associated with his narratives for children including Karius og Baktus (1949) and Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (1955).