The Duffer Brothers, Matt and Ross, are American filmmakers and television writers best known for creating the popular Netflix series Stranger Things. They were born in North Carolina and developed a passion for storytelling at a young age, often drawing inspiration from 1980s pop culture, films, and literature. Before Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers worked on various projects, including the TV series Wayward Pines. Their unique blend of horror, science fiction, and nostalgia has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase, making them influential figures in contemporary television.