The cover of Stieg Larsson's gripping thriller, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, is a dark and mysterious image that sets the tone for the book's gritty and suspenseful story. The cover features a close-up of a woman's face, partially obscured by a dragon tattoo. The cover's edgy design and the enigmatic image of the tattoo perfectly reflect the complex and intriguing character of Lisbeth Salander, the book's protagonist.