Tomás Hijo was born in Salamanca in 1974. He has illustrated a hundred books for publishers in several countries. He has also written some books, always related to the field of legends and folklore.

In addition, he has contributed with his illustrations to film projects (such as Nightmare Alley, 2021), television series and video games. His dedication to the creation of tarots stands out: Tarot del Toro (2020, in collaboration with Guillermo del Toro), The Lord of the Rings tarot (2022) or The Dark Crystal tarot (2023), among others.

His main creative technique is engraving, and his graphic work is part of private collections around the world.