Tom Heaton

Tom Heaton is an accomplished game development professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. At Supermassive Games Ltd, from October 2018 to November 2024, Tom held titles as Studio Director of Design, Creative Director, and Game Director, notably directing the Dark Pictures Anthology. Prior experience includes serving as an External Designer at Eidos, where responsibilities encompassed the design of casual games across platforms, contributing to titles such as Soul Bubbles and Reiner Knizia’s Brainbenders. Other roles include Lead Designer at Climax, where Tom worked on projects like Herbie Rescue Rally, and Producer at Player One, managing a portfolio of games based on popular sports and entertainment properties. Early in the career, Tom was Design Director at Wildcat Games, focusing on mobile game development. Tom holds a BSc in Natural Sciences from Durham University, attained in 1990.