[9] After a childhood spent in Abitibi,[10] and computer science [citation needed] studies in Ottawa,[10] Gauthier moved to Montréal.

[7] In 1999, Gauthier did a live storytelling performance at the pub Le Sergent Recruteur in Montréal and published his first short story.

Contes de la luna (White Fire: Tales of the Moon) was released as a book-CD.

[citation needed] In addition to his readings and performances, Gauthier also teaches workshops and offers writing consultations.

These stories include:[7] Gauthier was the youngest person to receive the Grand prix de la science-fiction et du fantastique québécois during its 23-year history.