Best Known For:The book The Sword of Truth
Breakthrough:Publication of his debut novel Wizard's First Rule for a record price in 1994
10 Quick Facts About Terry Goodkind
- Full Name: Terry Goodkind
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book The Sword of Truth
- Date of Birth: January 11, 1948
- Age: 78 years old
- Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jeri Goodkind
- Specialization: Author / Writer
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Terry Goodkind Age
Terry Goodkind is about 78 years old as of 2026. Terry Goodkind was born in 1948.
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Career & Work
Terry Goodkind's career includes writing and editorial roles with Self-Employed.
Organization: Self-Employed
Role: Writer
Period: 1994–2020
Details: Prolific fantasy and suspense novelist.
Rise to Fame
Terry Goodkind rose to prominence for his role for the book The Sword of Truth.
Notable Works
Notable works include The Sword of Truth and Wizard's First Rule.
- Book: The Sword of Truth (Author, 1994-2020) — Epic fantasy series
- Book: Wizard's First Rule (Author, 1994) — Debut novel
Terry Goodkind Family & Relationships
Terry Goodkind is married to Jeri Goodkind.
Lesser Known Facts
- Before his writing career, he was a woodworker, building cabinets and violins.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Terry Goodkind
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 11, 1948
- Age: 78
- Birthday: January 11
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jeri Goodkind
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Jeri Goodkind (Spouse • Wife)
