Liz Danforth

Liz Danforth has been a prominent figure in the games industry since 1976. Best known for her artwork, she has also made significant contributions as a writer, editor, and game developer. Her career began with illustrations for Flying Buffalo’s Tunnels & Trolls and Steve Jackson Games’ original Melee and Wizard. Over the decades, she has illustrated game rules, modules, and magazines for numerous companies, including Iron Crown’s Middle Earth RPG, GDW’s Traveller, FASA’s Battletech, Shadowrun, and Earthdawn, as well as TSR’s Dragon magazine and AD&D modules.

When Magic: The Gathering emerged, Liz contributed some of the earliest card art, producing over three dozen images for Wizards of the Coast. She also created art for many other collectible card games of the time, such as Middle Earth CCG, Legend of the Five Rings, Battletech CCG, and 7th Sea.

Her extensive work in the industry earned her induction into GAMA’s Academy of Gaming Arts and Design Hall of Fame in 1995.

Liz is now an active artist for Sorcery: Contested Realm, with stand out pieces including "Mirror Realm" (Alpha/Beta set) and the "Seelie Court" (Arthurian Legends).

Liz is active on Patreon, sharing her creative process and engaging with supporters.