Bill Everett was an American comic book artist and writer, best known for creating the character Namor the Sub-Mariner in 1939. He worked for Timely Comics, which later became known as Marvel Comics. Everett's distinctive style and storytelling contributed significantly to the early comic book industry. In addition to Namor, Everett worked on various other characters and series throughout his career. He was involved in the creation of The Human Torch and contributed to several comic book titles during the Golden Age of Comics. His influence can still be seen in modern comic book storytelling and character development.