Janine Chasseguet-Smirgel (born January 13, 1928, in Paris, France) was a renowned French psychoanalyst and writer known for her influential contributions to psychoanalytic thought. Her work often explored the intricacies of the human psyche and the development of ego and identity. Chasseguet-Smirgel's insights have left a lasting impact on the fields of psychoanalysis and psychology.