George Swinnerton Parker (December 12, 1866 - September 26, 1952) is an American game designer who founded the game company Parker Brothers in 1883 in his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts. The company was initially named the George S. Parker and Company. He developed over 100 games for Parker Brothers. In 1933, he became chairman of the board of Parker Brothers.
Note: This person is different than George Safford Parker (November 1, 1863 - July 19, 1937) who founded the Parker Pen Company in 1888 -- the same year that George Swinnerton Parker's Geo. S. Parker Company changed its name to Parker Brothers.