Torrey Peters is an American author and activist. She is the author of the novel Detransition, Baby, which was shortlisted for the 2021 Booker Prize, and her essays have appeared in The New Yorker, The Guardian, and The New York Times. Her work focuses on the lives of queer and trans people, especially those who don't fit into traditional gender categories and labels. She is also a vocal advocate for trans rights and visibility.