Parviz Shapour (May 27, 1923 – July 27, 1999), a writer and designer, is renowned as the creator of caricature-wordplay (a blend of caricature and words). He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Tehran and worked for a time as an employee of the Ministry of Finance in Ahvaz. While there, he contributed articles to local newspapers.

Shapour’s works were first published in 1954 in Ahvaz periodicals such as Avaye Mellat and Faryad-e Khuzestan. Later, he moved to Tehran, where he joined the editorial board of the magazine Tofiq. In this publication, he wrote humorous pieces, including the column "Notes of Eve’s Daughter."

After years of working with Tofiq, Shapour became acquainted with figures like Ardeshir Mohassess, Bijan Asadipour, and Emran Salahi. Mohassess encouraged him to explore design. Shapour also collaborated with other notable publications, including Sepid o Siah, Gol Agha, and Khoosheh.

He participated in several exhibitions, including a solo exhibition at Zarvan Gallery in 1975, another solo exhibition at Arya Gallery in 1995, and a group exhibition at Takht-e Jamshid Gallery alongside Bijan Asadipour and Emran Salahi in 1977.

Shapour’s works, a fusion of humor and abstract art, garnered significant attention. His first caricature-wordplay book, which included his designs and writings, was published in 1971 by Nemooneh Publications. Other notable works by Parviz Shapour include "I Balance My Heart with Yours," "The Fantasy of a Safety Pin," "Recreation Book," and the design for Obeyd Zakani’s "The Mouse and the Cat."