Naoyuki Katou is a Japanese illustrator who was born in Hamamatsu City, Japan in 1952. Since the 70s, he's been recognized as one of the top science-fiction artists and has contributed to many magazines, novels, games, and other works in this genre. He was among the founding members of Studio Nue in 1972, alongside Haruka Takachiho, Kazutaka Miyatake, and Kenichi Matsuzaki. His work is compiled into several books for readers to enjoy.