David Meade is an American writer and conspiracy theorist, primarily known for his apocalyptic predictions. His career reached its peak of notoriety with the publication of the book *Planet X – The 2017 Arrival*. In this work, Meade argued, through numerological interpretations of biblical passages, that a mysterious celestial body, known as Nibiru or Planet X, would trigger a series of catastrophic events on Earth beginning on September 23, 2017. His theories received extensive media coverage globally, generating intense public debate and a significant online following. Although he has not received any formal academic or literary accolades, his main "recognition" was the extensive international media attention that his prophecies catalyzed. Following the non-fulfillment of his predictions, his influence and visibility have diminished considerably. His literary output falls within the genre of contemporary eschatological and conspiracist non-fiction.