“Paolini” can refer to two notable individuals:
Christopher Paolini:
Born on November 17, 1983, in California, USA, Christopher Paolini is an American author best known for The Inheritance Cycle, a series of fantasy novels that includes Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, and Inheritance. He began writing Eragon at the age of 15, and the book was published in 2002. The series has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and has been translated into multiple languages.
In addition to his novels, Paolini has written The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm, a collection of short stories set in the world of Alagaësia, and Murtagh, a novel focusing on one of the series’ key characters.
Jasmine Paolini:
Jasmine Paolini is an Italian professional tennis player who has achieved significant success in recent years. In 2024, she reached the finals of both the French Open and Wimbledon, marking a remarkable year in her career. She also won a gold medal in women’s doubles at the Paris Olympics alongside Sara Errani.
In November 2024, Paolini played a pivotal role in Italy’s victory at the Billie Jean King Cup, defeating Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova in the final.
As of early 2025, she was ranked 4th in the WTA singles rankings.