Quinn Katherman is a writer and director represented by ArtClass.
She was born at a very young age in Richmond, Virginia.
Now a comedy writer and director, she’s known for crafting unforgettable performances, razor-sharp dialogue, and visuals so rich you could spread them on toast. Her work is bold, boundary-pushing, and packed with pointed human truths.
Before directing, Quinn spent 15 years in advertising making award-winning work you probably fast-forwarded through. She stumbled into the industry after writing greeting cards and dumping her rejected jokes on Twitter. Eventually, some reckless optimist hired her based on her Twitter feed to be a junior copywriter on a national account, which led to her being named to Adweek’s Creative 100 and Business Insider’s Rising Stars list - an amusing turn of events considering it all started with 150-character fart jokes.
As a commercial and film director, Quinn brings a rare mix of strategic thinking, visual storytelling, and comedic precision to everything she does. From short-form to the Super Bowl, she always finds the best version of a project - even in the most challenging circumstances.
Quinn lives for great performances, airtight edits, and the fleeting high of making people laugh.
And also for her children, who believe she exists to hold their trash.
Here Are Some Things Quinn Has Written That Live On The Internet
Belladonna Comedy:
Hello, We Are The Black Friday Sale You Really Thought You Missed
Here Are Some Totally Real Things People Have Said About Quinn
"I love working with Quinn. She's very funny. For a woman.”
— Everyone, anonymously
"I think Gwen is a great gal. Always bringing smart solves to the table. Gwen has had a very positive impact on our business."
— A Client
"Bitch can eat a lot of pizza."
— Henry David Thoreau
“Who?”
— Quinn’s Dad
Resume-Like Object:
Director/Writer - ArtClass
May 2025 - present
Director/Writer - Prettybird
August 2021 - May 2025
Freelance Creative Director/Writer
May 2021 - present
Tombras
Group Creative Director
January 2021 - May 2021
CP+B, Boulder
Creative Director/Writer: December 2015 - January 2021
Lead on Hotels.com, Hershey's, Ad Council
Arnold Worldwide, Boston
ACD/Writer: October 2013 - November 2015
Progressive, PUR, Jack Daniels, Carnival
Barkley, Kansas City
Senior Writer: August 2010 - September 2013
Ball, Lee Jeans, Blue Bunny, Big O Tires, Sonic, Vanity Fair, Yoplait
American Greetings, DCI Studios, Leawood, KS
Humor Writer: August 2009 - August 2010
In charge of writing "femme humor" (i.e., anything about chocolate, wine, shopping, being fat, being old, or the incompetence of men)
GlynnDevins Advertising, Overland Park, Kansas
Media Planner: November 2007-February 2009
Hahaha, I know, hilarious.
Education:
University of Kansas, 2007
B.A. English Creative Writing
B.A. Communication Studies
Origins:
Born and raised in Richmond, VA
Skills
Endless