大場つぐみ is a Japanese manga writer best known for co-creating the popular series デスノート (Death Note) alongside illustrator 小畑健 (Takeshi Obata). The series, which follows a high school student who discovers a notebook that allows him to kill anyone by writing their name in it, gained immense popularity and has been adapted into various media, including anime and live-action films. In addition to デスノート, 大場つぐみ has worked on other notable manga series, such as バクマン。 (Bakuman), which explores the lives of aspiring manga artists. His storytelling often delves into themes of morality, ambition, and the complexities of human nature.