Who created steampunk?

Steampunk as a genre doesn't have a single creator, but it emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, largely influenced by authors like K.W. Jeter, who coined the term "steampunk" in a letter to a Science Fiction magazine. The genre blends Victorian-era aesthetics with advanced technology, often inspired by the works of writers such as H.G. Wells and Jules Verne. It has since expanded into literature, fashion, art, and film, becoming a distinct cultural movement.