Thomas Erdbrink

Thomas Erdbrink (born January 27, 1976) is a Dutch journalist and actor. He is best known for his work as the Northern Europe bureau chief for The New York Times, where he covers Nordic countries and the Netherlands. Erdbrink was also the Tehran Bureau Chief for The New York Times from 2012 until 2019, where he was one of the few Western reporters accredited for U.S. media in Iran. He has a B.A. in journalism from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and is fluent in Dutch, English, Persian, and German. Erdbrink has appeared on numerous European and American media outlets as a commentator and has received accolades, including the 2015 Zilveren Nipkowschijf for his TV documentary series 'Onze man in Teheran' (Our man in Tehran).