Trond Giske (born 7 November 1966 in Trondheim, Norway) is a Norwegian politician who was Minister of Trade and Industry representing the Norwegian Labour Party in the government headed by Jens Stoltenberg from 2009 to 2013. Known as a political Jack of all trades, he has been referred to as Norway's "Extraordinary minister" (Norwegian: Superminister) due to his ability to head different departments.Giske was elected into the Norwegian parliament for Sør-Trøndelag county in 1997, and served as Minister of Education, Research and Church Affairs in the first cabinet of Jens Stoltenberg 2000-2001. He was re-elected to parliament in 2001, 2005, and 2009. Giske was appointed Minister of Culture and Church Affairs in the Stoltenberg's Second Cabinet.As one of the most prominent Labour politicians in Norway, Giske has had numerous appearances in the media. He displays an interest in culturally related subjects such as film, literature and especially football. He is also well known for his personal friendship with members of the Royal family, namely Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and her husband, the author Ari Behn. He is also known for being a big supporter of his home town football club Rosenborg.