Ian Macpherson is an Irish writer and performer. He is best known for his stand-up comedy (especially alternative comedy) and for his comic novels including Deep Probings: The Autobiography of a Genius. In 2004, Deep Probings was featured as a BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime. He has also written a number of children's books including Late Again! Macpherson lives in Glasgow and is married to poet Magi Gibson.