David Icke is a British author, lecturer, and conspiracy theorist who garnered significant public attention for his controversial ideas and beliefs. Born in 1952, Icke initially gained recognition as a sports presenter and broadcaster but later transitioned into exploring alternative explanations for global events and phenomena. His beliefs encompass a wide range of subjects, including extraterrestrial beings, lizard-like shape-shifting reptilians controlling the world's power structures, and the existence of a global conspiracy manipulating humanity.