Here are 7 famous people with autism that you probably don’t know they were on the autism spectrum. Some very intriguing people in this list!

1. Satoshi Tajiri The creator of Pokemon, Satoshi Tajiri, has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. His colleagues have described him as “reclusive” and “eccentric” – but his unusual brain is the mastermind behind one of the highest-grossing franchises of all time.

2. Greta Thunberg Climate activist that uses Aspergers as her super power! Inspiration girl who is changing the world.

3. Chris Peckham Famous BBC presenter from the UK that uses his Aspergers diagnosis as a platform to educate everyone on autism.

4. Susan Boil A famous competition contestant who has an Aspergers diagnosis. Despite not winning the competition Susan is very successful.

5. Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins was diagnosed with Asperger’s when, as he put it: “my wife was trying to figure out who she was married to.” He credits Asperger’s syndrome with making him extremely restless – and, in turn, an unusually hard worker.

6. Courtney Love Diagnosed at the age of 9, she struggled as a young girl and people saw her as very odd and creative.

7. Gary Numan UK musician very famous in the 70s also has Aspergers Syndrome and credits this to his unique style and musical talent.