Yrsa Daley-Ward

Yrsa Daley-Ward
Daley-Ward in 2024
Born1989 (age 3536)
Occupation(s)Writer, model and actor
Notable workBone (2014)
The Terrible (2018)
Awards2019 PEN/Ackerley Prize
Websitewww.yrsadaleyward.com

Yrsa Daley-Ward (born 1989) is an English writer, model and actor. She is known for her debut book, Bone, as well as for her spoken-word poetry, and for being an "Instagram poet". Her memoir, The Terrible, was published in 2018, and in 2019 it won the PEN/Ackerley Prize. She co-wrote Black Is King, Beyoncé's musical film and visual album, which also serves as a visual companion to the 2019 album The Lion King: The Gift.