Wilson is a writer and artist, notable for her works such as Alif the Unseen, which won the World Fantasy Award in 2013. She is also known for her comic series, Ms. Marvel, featuring a Muslim teenager who becomes a superhero. Ms. Marvel won the Hugo award for best Graphic Novel in 2015. Wilson has received multiple awards and nominations throughout her career and is currently contributing to Neil Gaiman’s Sandman comic book series.