Sturla Þórðarson (1214–1284) was an Icelandic chieftain and writer who lived during the thirteenth century. He is best known for his contributions to medieval literature and historiography, specifically through his authorship of sagas and contemporary histories focusing on Iceland and Norway.
Throughout his life, Sturla operated both as a political figure and a chronicler. In modern scholarship, his works are highly regarded as key sources for understanding the medieval Nordic world. Consequently, a significant amount of academic debate is dedicated to evaluating his life, his political roles, and the potential biases present in his historical accounts of medieval Iceland and Norway.
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