Terry Nation was a Welsh television writer and novelist, best known for creating the iconic science fiction series Doctor Who’s Daleks. Born on August 8, 1930, in Cardiff, Wales, he began his career in the 1950s, writing for various television shows. His work on Doctor Who in the 1960s established him as a prominent figure in British science fiction. In addition to the Daleks, Nation created the post-apocalyptic series Survivors, which aired in the 1970s. His storytelling often explored themes of survival and human resilience. Nation's contributions to television have left a lasting impact on the genre.