Catherine Hardwicke

Biography

Catherine Hardwicke is an American film director, production designer, and screenwriter born on October 21, 1955, in Harlingen, Texas. Her notable works include the independent film Thirteen, which she co-wrote with Nikki Reed, and the vampire film Twilight, whose opening weekend set a record for a female director. She has also directed Lords of Dogtown, The Nativity Story, and Red Riding Hood, among others.