Catherine Pickstock is a British philosopher and theologian known for her work in the fields of philosophy, liturgy, and the relationship between language and reality. She is a professor at Newcastle University and has contributed significantly to contemporary discussions on metaphysics and Christian thought. Pickstock is particularly recognized for her critique of modernity and her advocacy for a return to the richness of medieval philosophy. Her influential book, "After Writing: On the Liturgical Consummation of Philosophy," explores the connections between language, worship, and the nature of existence.