Queen Mary's notable alumni

• J. G. Ballard – Author of Empire of the Sun and Crash amongst other works
• Graham Chapman – Monty Python star
• Bruce Dickinson – Lead Singer of Iron Maiden
• Romola Garai – Actress
• Julie Gardner – Television Producer responsible for Doctor Who
• Florence Mahoney – First Gambian woman to obtain a PhD
•  Bill O'Reilly – American television host, author, historian, syndicated columnist and political commentator (?!?!?!)
• David Sullivan – Pornographer and owner of the Sport and Sunday Sport newspapers
• Sarah Waters – Author of Tipping The Velvet.