Kevin Meade Williamson (born March 14, 1965) is an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actor, best known as the creator of the TV series Dawson's Creek (1998–2003), Wasteland (1999), Glory Days (2002), Hidden Palms (2007), The Vampire Diaries (2009–present), The Secret Circle (2011–2012), and The Following (2013–present).