Sharon Horgan is an Irish actress, writer, director, producer, and comedian, born in 1970 in the London Borough of Hackney, United Kingdom. She is best known for creating and starring in several acclaimed comedy series, including "Pulling" (2006–2009), "Catastrophe" (2015–2019), and "Bad Sisters" (2022–present). Horgan has also worked on other notable projects such as "Divorce," "Motherland," and "Shining Vale."

She began her comedy career by winning the 2001 BBC New Comedy Award for sketch-writing. Horgan is a co-founder of the production company Merman, which has produced various successful television shows. Throughout her career, she has received multiple awards, including BAFTA nominations for her work.

In addition to her television work, Horgan has been involved in various public engagements and interviews, discussing topics such as mental health and the creative process. She has two children, Sadhbh and Amer Rainbird, and was previously married to Jeremy Rainbird from 2005 to 2019. Horgan is active on social media platforms like Instagram and X (Twitter).