Somtow Sucharitikul (also known by his pen name, S.P. Somtow) is a Thai-American composer, conductor, and actor. He is the founder of Opera Siam and the Siam Sinfonietta. Somtow is also en established author, well-known for his contributions in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. His works in literature include Mallworld, Jasmine Nights, and the Vampire Junction series.