“When I was first asked for an autograph, I felt so uncomfortable that I just wrote, 'Tig's Autograph,' and from then on, that's what I write when I sign my name.”

American stand-up comedian, director, producer, screenwriter, and actress

Tig Notaro is an American stand-up comedian, director, producer, screenwriter, and actress known for her deadpan style. She was born Mathilde O'Callaghan Notaro. She is known for her comedy work, including two Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album nominations and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her 2015 special Boyish Girl Interrupted. Her screen work includes creating and starring in One Mississippi with Diablo Cody, along with roles in The Morning Show and in Star Trek: Discovery. She also hosted Under a Rock with Tig Notaro in 2019, and was nominated for an Academy Award in 2026 as a producer of Come See Me in the Good Light.