Marcel Aymé (March 29, 1902 - October 14, 1967) was a French novelist, children's writer and humour writer.

Born in Joigny in the Yonne departement of France, his works have inspired a number of movies, television shows and comic strips.

He died in 1967 and was buried in the Cimetière Saint-Vincent in the Montmartre Quarter of Paris.

Works:

  • La jument verte - 1933
  • Les contes du chat perché - 1934
  • Le moulin de la sourdine - 1936
  • Le bœuf clandestin - 1939
  • La vouivre - 1943
  • Le passe-muraille - 1943
  • Clérambard - 1950

See also: List of French writers