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Kip S. Thorne

Is Kip S. Thorne A-List?

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NoKip S. Thorne is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

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Ranking Timeline

1965C$0.05M

Caltech Professorship

Became a professor at Caltech, launching his academic career.

1973C$0.1M+$0.05M

Co-authors 'Gravitation'

Co-authored the influential textbook 'Gravitation'.

1984B$0.2M+$0.1M

LIGO Project Co-founder

Became involved in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).

1994B$0.4M+$0.2M

'Black Holes & Time Warps'

Published 'Black Holes & Time Warps', popularizing astrophysics.

2014B$1M+$0.6M

Consultant 'Interstellar' Movie

Worked as scientific consultant on the movie 'Interstellar'.

2017B$1.5M+$0.5M

Nobel Prize in Physics

Awarded the Nobel Prize for the detection of Gravitational Waves.

2026B$2M+$0.5M

Continued Scientific Influence

Remains a highly respected figure in astrophysics, contributing to scientific understanding and public outreach.

Last updated: February 25, 2026