The Wire is written by a team of writers. David Simon and Ed Burns are the series creators. Simon was the head writer throughout the series run. Burns remained a writer for the show throughout its five seasons.
List of writers
- Ed Burns
- Shamit Choksey
- Chris Collins
- Kia Cothron
- Joy Lusco Kecken
- Dennis Lehane
- David H. Melnick
- David Mills
- Eric Overmyer