Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What comedian was named for the 2017 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor?"
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is an American award for humor awarded by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts annually since 1998. It is named after the 19th century novelist, essayist and humorist Mark Twain and is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to American humor.
