What is the full name of the fictional author of J.K. Rowling’s Quidditch Through the Ages?

The fictional author of J.K. Rowling’s Quidditch Through the Ages is Kennilworthy Whisp.

Quidditch Through the Ages is presented as a reference book from the wizarding world. It describes the history, rules, equipment, teams, and development of Quidditch, the broomstick sport played by witches and wizards. Kennilworthy Whisp is credited as its in-universe author.

The book was published in the real world in 2001 as a charity companion volume. Its proceeds supported Comic Relief, and it was issued alongside Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Both books were designed to resemble schoolbooks used by Hogwarts students.

Whisp is easy to confuse with other fictional writers connected to Rowling’s books. Newt Scamander is the credited author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, while Bathilda Bagshot wrote A History of Magic. These names belong to different imaginary books within the wizarding world.