Who is the author of Goldilocks and three bears?

There is no single author known as the creator of the Goldilocks and Three Bears fable. Like many traditional folktales, its origins likely stem from oral storytelling over the centuries and have varied adaptations with unknown original authors. The earliest written versions emerged in the mid-19th century, each attributed to separate writers including British authors Robert Southey and Joseph Cundall. These different versions influenced subsequent retellings.