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Daniel Yergin (born February 6, 1947) is an American author, energy expert, and economic consultant, recognized as a leading authority on global energy and its implications for international politics and economics. He is the Vice Chairman of S&P Global and the founder of Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA), which was acquired by IHS Markit in 2004. Yergin holds a BA from Yale University and a PhD from Cambridge University.

Yergin is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power (1991), which explores the history and impact of the oil industry. This work became a bestseller and was adapted into an award-winning PBS documentary. He has also authored influential books such as The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World (2011) and The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations (2020), both of which examine the evolving landscape of global energy.

His writings have established him as a prominent voice in discussions about energy policy, globalization, and economic trends. Yergin has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including the U.S. Department of Energy’s James Schlesinger Medal for Energy Security. He continues to be an influential figure in energy discourse, advising governments and organizations worldwide.