William Moulton Marston (1893-1947) was an American psychologist, lawyer, and inventor, best known for his significant contributions to the field of psychology and his creation of the fictional character Wonder Woman. Marston specialized in the study of human behavior and developed the concept of the DISC theory, which classified human personality traits into four distinct categories: dominance, inducement, submission, and compliance.
Born in Massachusetts, Marston pursued a career in psychology and earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University. He conducted extensive research on human emotions, personality, and deception detection, and published several influential papers. Marston also made notable contributions to the field of lie detection as he developed the systolic blood pressure test, which later became a fundamental method used in polygraph examinations.
Aside from his scholarly endeavors, Marston had a flourishing interest in comic book writing, leading him to create the groundbreaking superheroine, Wonder Woman. Inspired by the feminist movements of the time, he infused the character with strong feminist ideals and portrayed her as a symbol of female empowerment and gender equality.
Marston's creation of Wonder Woman had a lasting impact on the comic book industry, shaping the portrayal of women in popular culture. Despite his untimely death in 1947, his legacy lives on through his contributions to psychology and the enduring legacy of the iconic character he created.
