Thomas Edison is widely known for the invention of the light bulb, although several inventors contributed to its development. Edison's version, created in 1879, was a practical and commercially viable incandescent light bulb that revolutionized indoor lighting. Edison's persistent experimentation, particularly with carbon filaments, led to improvements that made the light bulb more durable and longer-lasting. His work in establishing the first electrical power station further facilitated the widespread use of electric lighting. While Edison was not the sole inventor, his contributions significantly shaped the evolution of electrical technology and laid the foundation for modern electric lighting systems.