Who created Monero?

Monero was created by an anonymous individual or group of developers using the pseudonym "Thankful_for_today." The exact identity or identities of the creators of Monero remain unknown, as they chose to maintain their privacy and anonymity. The project was initially launched as a fork of the CryptoNote protocol, with the goal of enhancing privacy, security, and fungibility in cryptocurrency transactions. Since its inception, Monero has evolved through contributions from a diverse community of developers, contributors, and supporters who continue to contribute to its ongoing development and improvement.