João Tordo (born 28 August 1975 in Lisbon) is a Portuguese author and novelist known for his award-winning literary fiction. He graduated in philosophy and studied journalism and creative writing in London and New York. Tordo’s novel As Três Vidas won the José Saramago Prize, and his books have been published internationally in countries including France, Italy, Brazil, Germany, and Spain. In addition to fiction, he writes screenplays and works as a chronicler and creative writing instructor.