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Thomas Welsh is a nonbinary creative working across interactive digital narrative, writing, and game design. He leads teams of writers and narrative designers, shaping story-driven experiences in the Cloudpunk universe and beyond, including bestselling console and PC titles.
He’s also an educator and professional speaker, teaching interactive digital narrative and games design across the UK. In 2025 he founded Box of Greebles, a studio supported by Creative Scotland, with a debut game planned for Q3 2026.
Experience Level
Language
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Script editor at Silver Linings
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Worked as a script editor on the PC title Service with a Shotgun.
Studio Founder/Creative Lead at Box of Greebles
January 1, 2025 - PresentFounded and leads a new game studio. Responsible for creative direction and studio development, including securing funding (Creative Scotland) and participating in the SGDA New Studio Accelerator program. Oversight of narrative and design planning for the studio’s first title, Tokamak (release planned for Q3 2026).
Interactive Digital Narrative Lecturer at Glasgow School of Art
January 1, 2024 - PresentLectures and supports students in interactive digital narrative, focusing on narrative design principles for interactive media and practice-based learning.
Narrative Director and Lead Writer at Rogueside Games
January 1, 2023 - PresentLeads writing and narrative direction on multiple projects, including Best Served Cold, Devil Jam, and Last Night Last Call. Works with production and creative teams to ensure narrative coherence across multimodal gameplay and content pipelines.
Professional Speaker at The Scottish Book Trust Live Literature Program
January 1, 2019 - PresentSpeaks and tutors as part of the Scottish Book Trust’s Live Literature Program, supporting emerging writers through talks and sessions.
Narrative Designer and Lead Writer at Ion Lands
January 1, 2019 - PresentDesigns and leads narrative writing for the Cloudpunk universe. Wrote Cloudpunk and its sequel City of Ghosts, contributing to voice casting and direction, as well as supporting game design and promotion. Leads a team of writers on Nivalis, a cyberpunk life sim set in the Cloudpunk universe.
Assistive Technology Advisor at Glasgow Caledonian University
January 1, 2009 - PresentAdvises on assistive technology to support students and improve accessibility.
Games Design and Programming Lecturer at Stow College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Lectured on games design and programming, supporting learners with practical development and design fundamentals.
Teaching assistant (games programming) at Glasgow Caledonian University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009Provided teaching support for games programming, assisting with instruction, lab support, and student learning.
Education
Qualifications
Post Education Certificate in Student Engagement
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Post Graduate Diploma in Games Technology
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003BSc (hons) Computer Studies
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Fellowship of BAFTA (inducted to judge entries for films as well as games)
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026Member of The Society of Authors
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026Member of Federation of Writers
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2026Industry Experience
Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
Experience Level
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