- Born: June 28, 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa
- Parents: Errol Musk (electromechanical engineer) and Maye Musk (model and dietitian)
- Spouse: Currently single; previously married to Justine Wilson and Talulah Riley (twice), relationships with Grimes and others
- Children: Twelve children with various partners
- Died: Still living
- Highest Office: CEO of Tesla, SpaceX; Owner of X (formerly Twitter)
- Other Notable Positions: Co-founder of PayPal, Neuralink, The Boring Company; Former richest person in the world
- Party Affiliation: Previously supported Democrats, now supports Republican Party and Donald Trump
- Historical Note: Revolutionary entrepreneur who transformed multiple industries including electric vehicles (Tesla), space exploration (SpaceX), and social media (X/Twitter). Known for his ambitious goals of sustainable energy, Mars colonization, and advancing artificial intelligence. His acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion in 2022 and subsequent transformation into “X” marked a significant shift in social media landscape and free speech debates.