Is Dan Simmons A-List?

NoB

No — Dan Simmons is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

Ranking Timeline

1985C$0.05M

Song of Kali Publication

Won World Fantasy Award with his horror novel.

1989B▲$0.3M+$0.25M

Hyperion Novel Published

Published 'Hyperion,' a major breakthrough in science fiction.

1996B$1M+$0.7M

Endymion Publication

Published 'Endymion', continuing the Hyperion Cantos.

2003B$2M+$1M

Olympos Published

Finished the Hyperion Cantos with 'Olympos'.

2007B$3M+$1M

The Terror Release

Published 'The Terror', another genre-bending success.

2026B$5M+$2M

Established Genre Author

Remains a respected and prolific author in science fiction and horror.

Last updated: February 25, 2026