Who is credited as the head writer of Avatar: The Last Airbender?

Aaron Ehasz is credited as the head writer of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Ehasz served as head writer and co-executive producer during the original animated series, working from 2005 to 2008. His job involved helping shape the season-long story, coordinate the writing staff, and maintain continuity across the show’s three Books: Water, Earth, and Fire.

He also received solo or shared writing credits on important episodes, including “The Storm,” “Bitter Work,” “The Crossroads of Destiny,” “The Awakening,” and the two-part eclipse story. Those credits help explain why he is frequently singled out when fans discuss the series’ writing leadership.

The other choices are connected to the production, but not as head writer. Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko created the series and were major creative leaders; Jeremy Zuckerman composed its music. Ehasz later co-founded Wonderstorm and co-created Netflix’s animated series The Dragon Prince, which also became known for serialized storytelling and carefully developed character arcs.