The author of 5 critically acclaimed books, Stephen Walker is one of Northern Ireland’s best known political writers.

His latest book ‘David Trimble : Peacemaker’  tells the remarkable story of the Ulster Unionist leader who became a Nobel Laureate. Featuring over 100 interviews including family members and key political players it gives a revealing insight into one of Northern Ireland’s most significant figures. 

‘David Trimble : Peacemaker’ follows Stephen’s successful biography of Nobel Prize winner John Hume published by Gill Books in 2023.

‘John Hume : The Persuader’, is regarded as the definitive biography of the former SDLP leader. Featuring previously unpublished interviews with Hume, it was an Irish best-seller and was critically acclaimed across Ireland. 

Stephen’s other books include ‘Ireland’s Call : Irish Sporting Heroes who fell in the Great War’ which  was published by Merrion Press in 2015. 

His acclaimed biography of Kerry priest Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty entitled  ‘Hide and Seek : The Irish Priest in the Vatican who defied the Nazi Command’ was published by Harper Collins in 2015.  Stephen’s first book was  ‘Forgotten Soldiers : The Irishmen Shot at Dawn’, which was published by Gill and MacMillan. It was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards in 2005. 

An award winning journalist with over three decades broadcasting experience with the BBC. As a documentary maker with Spotlight, and a BBC NI political correspondent he covered the Troubles, the Peace Process, the Good Friday Agreement and Brexit. He has interviewed prime ministers, presidents and investigated paramilitaries. His work has been honoured by the Royal Television Society, the Irish Film and Television Awards and the Association of European Journalists.

He was NI Journalist of the Year in 2005 and has been a NUJ member since 1988.

As an experienced host and speaker, Stephen Walker offers professionalism, insight and humour. An entertaining and engaging communicator, he has an ability to connect with audiences of all backgrounds. A natural story teller and interviewer he brings warmth and authority to any event.