Gilbert Baker (artist)

Gilbert Baker
Baker at San Francisco Pride in 2012
Born(1951-06-02)June 2, 1951
DiedMarch 31, 2017(2017-03-31) (aged 65)
New York City, U.S.
Other namesBusty Ross
OccupationsGay rights activist
Known forDesigning the rainbow flag
Websitegilbertbaker.com

Gilbert Baker (June 2, 1951 – March 31, 2017) was an American artist, designer, activist, and vexillographer, best known as the creator of the rainbow flag.