Carlos Ezquerra was born in Latagoza, Spain in Novemeber 1947. As a resident of Andorra he began working in British comics in 1972, working primarily for Fleetway Editions as an artist.

He drew the first concept drawing of what was later to become Judge Dredd based on an idea by John Wagner. He also designed Strontium Dog for 2000 AD.

He illustrated Bloody Mary - written by Garth Ennis - for DC comics' Helix imprint.