Tracy Hickman (born 1955) is an American fantasy and science fiction author best known for his influential work in shared-world fantasy and role-playing fiction, particularly the Dragonlance universe. Working frequently with Margaret Weis, he helped shape modern fantasy tie-in fiction and character-driven epic fantasy.

Hickman helped move fantasy toward deeper characterization and moral complexity, influencing both fantasy literature and role-playing game storytelling. His work helped demonstrate that tie-in fiction could achieve both popularity and strong storytelling quality.