Thomas Olsson (b. 1979) is a Swedish illustrator, comic artist, and publisher whose work combines graphic clarity with a distinct narrative tone. His practice spans character-driven humor, visual storytelling, and documentary-inspired illustration. Since his debut in 2007, Olsson has developed an artistic approach grounded in clean visual composition, precise linework, and an interest in how images can communicate both personal and historical themes.

Olsson’s early work includes the humorous comic series Rogert, where his illustrative style plays a central role in shaping the tone and pacing of the stories. His 2013 book Församlingen uses a more restrained visual language to explore his upbringing in a free-church environment, while Det är inte meningen att man ska vara här (2015) applies a documentary aesthetic to depict Sir John Franklin’s expedition in search of the Northwest Passage. Across these projects, illustration and design function not merely as supporting elements, but as key components in the storytelling.

Parallel to his artistic work, Olsson has a long background in publishing with a focus on visual culture, producing books with strong emphasis on graphic identity, visual form, and experimental approaches to printed media.

Olsson’s work reflects a consistent interest in how design, illustration, and narrative interact—resulting in publications that place equal importance on content and visual expression.