Lauren Faust is a 52-year-old American animator, writer, and director best known for creating My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. She was born July 25, 1974, is married to fellow animator Craig McCracken, and has one daughter.
Quick Facts Table
| Detail | Information |
| Full name | Lauren Johanna Faust |
| Born | July 25, 1974 |
| Age (as of Sept. 2026) | 52 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), 1992–1994 |
| Occupation | Animator, writer, storyboard artist, director, producer |
| Known for | My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, DC Super Hero Girls |
| Spouse | Craig McCracken (married 2004) |
| Children | 1 daughter (born 2016) |
| Height | Not publicly disclosed |
| Net worth | Unverified; third-party estimates range $1M–$5M |
| Major award | 2009 Primetime Emmy (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends) |
Who Is Lauren Faust?
Lauren Faust grew up near Annapolis, Maryland, and studied animation at CalArts from 1992 to 1994. She started as a layout artist before working her way through feature animation and television.
Her breakthrough came when she reimagined My Little Pony for Hasbro in 2010. That show, built around six distinct female leads, drew a large adult fan following nicknamed "bronies" and reshaped how the industry thought about girl-focused animation.
Early Life and Education
- Born July 25, 1974, and raised in Severna Park, a suburb of Annapolis, Maryland.
- Attended the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) from 1992 to 1994.
- Started her first industry job as a character layout artist on MTV's The Maxx.
- Went on to work as an animator at Turner Feature Animation and Warner Bros. Feature Animation, contributing to Cats Don't Dance, Quest for Camelot, and The Iron Giant.
How Old Is Lauren Faust in 2026?
Lauren Faust turned 52 on July 25, 2026. She was born in 1974, which places her generation as Gen X, alongside many of the animation directors she came up with at Cartoon Network Studios in the late 1990s.
Career Timeline
| Years | Project | Role |
| 1994–1999 | Cats Don't Dance, Quest for Camelot, The Iron Giant | Animator |
| 1999–2003 | The Powerpuff Girls | Storyboard artist, story artist |
| 2004–2009 | Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends | Head writer, supervising producer |
| 2010–2012 | My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic | Creator, developer, executive producer (seasons 1–2), later consulting producer |
| 2012 | Super Best Friends Forever | Creator, director, writer |
| 2013–2014 | Wander Over Yonder | Co-developer, story editor, writer |
| 2018–2020 | Them's Fightin' Herds | Narrative director, character designer |
| 2019–2021 | DC Super Hero Girls | Creator, developer, executive producer |
| 2021–2022 | Kid Cosmic | Co-developer, writer |
| TBA | Toil & Trouble | Creator (Netflix project canceled in 2021; Faust retained the rights) |
Faust won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2009 for Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, shared with her husband Craig McCracken. She also picked up an Annie Award nomination for the same show.
Is Lauren Faust Married? Meet Her Husband, Craig McCracken
Faust is married to Craig McCracken, the creator of The Powerpuff Girls, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, and Wander Over Yonder. The two met while working together on the third season of The Powerpuff Girls.
They married in 2004 and have worked on nearly every one of McCracken's shows together. McCracken has said the character Frankie in Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends was based on his wife's personality.
The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in 2016. Faust has described herself as a lifelong feminist and has spoken publicly about pushing the animation industry to greenlight more stories led by girls.
What Is Lauren Faust's Net Worth?
There is no official financial disclosure for Lauren Faust, so any number you see online is an estimate, not a fact.
Is Lauren Faust Involved in My Little Pony: Forever Friendship?
At San Diego Comic-Con in July 2026, Hasbro announced a new animated series called My Little Pony: Forever Friendship, set to debut on YouTube in 2027. It features four members of the original Mane Six — Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie — with a new visual style and a new creative team.
Faust appeared at the SDCC panel for the announcement alongside the new production team. Public reporting has not confirmed a formal writing or producing credit for her on the new series itself, so her role should currently be described as a public appearance tied to the franchise she originally created, not a confirmed production role.
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