Tommy Pico (born December 13, 1983) is a Native American (Kumeyaay Nation) writer, poet, and podcast host.

[6] Pico attended Sarah Lawrence College, where he studied pre-med with the intention of returning to the reservation as a doctor.

He decided not to pursue medicine and moved to New York City, where he worked as a barista in Williamsburg and started writing poetry.

Nature Poem, like IRL, was written from the perspective of Pico's alter ego and fictional character, Teebs.

[14] Pico again used the epic format, in this case to explore and challenge stereotypes of Native Americans as "noble savages" who are one with nature.

[23] In 2018, Pico was commissioned to create soundscapes for New York City's High Line park and a walking tour of Seattle for Vignettes Gallery and Gramma Press.