Texe W Marrs (born 1944) is an American author, speaker, and conspiracy theorist known for his critical analysis of global politics, religion, and secret societies. He has written bestsellers like 'Dark Secrets: The Illuminati, the New World Order, and the Global Conspiracy,' exploring how elite groups control the world through media, finance, and religion. Marrs' works are popular among Christian conservatives and conspiracy enthusiasts but criticized for lacking academic rigor. He remains active in broadcasting and online platforms.