Muriel Spark
 /ˌmjəʊriəl ˈspɑːk/
  /ˌmjʊriəl ˈspɑːrk/
- (1918-2006) a Scottish writer whose novels are well known for their intelligent humour. Her best-known work is The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961). She also wrote poetry and short stories. She was made a dame in 1993.