Paul Thuriot

Paul Thuriot is a seasoned developer with extensive experience in the field of computer animation and visual effects. Currently employed at Valve Corporation since June 2010, Thuriot has previously held significant positions at renowned companies, including Industrial Light & Magic as a Senior Artist specializing in Creature Technical Direction for projects such as "Iron Man 2" and "The Last Airbender." Earlier in career, Thuriot contributed to Autodesk as a Senior Technical Director and was a co-author of influential books on Maya techniques. Additional roles include CG Supervisor at Electronic Arts and Creature TD Supervisor at Tippett Studio. Thuriot's educational background includes an MFA in Computer Animation from the Academy of Art, SF, and a BA in Drawing/Painting from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.