Kate Lacour is an American illustrator and cartoonist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her art and comics are known for their science book aesthetics and body horror. Lacour studied biology and psychology at the University of Chicago and Oberlin, and Art Therapy at the School of Visual Arts. She is also a self-taught taxidermist and a member of the Louisiana Taxidermists’ Association. Additionally, she is the founder of NOLArts Learning Center, a nonprofit serving young people with diverse abilities.