Tom Abernathy

Tom Abernathy is a seasoned narrative professional with extensive experience in game design and storytelling across prominent companies in the interactive entertainment industry. Currently serving as Lead Game Designer, Narrative/Cinematics at Crystal Dynamics since February 2023, Tom has previously held positions including Senior Narrative Lead at Bungie and Studio Narrative Director at ArenaNet LLC, where leadership of a diverse writing team was a key responsibility. Additional roles include significant contributions as Senior Writer on The Division at Massive Entertainment, Lead Narrative Writer at Riot Games with a focus on the League of Legends IP, and narrative design roles at Microsoft and Pandemic Studios. Tom holds an M.F.A. in Film Production from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Oberlin College, complemented by a foundational education at Westminster Schools.