What 16th century English playwright wrote the first literary version of Faust legend?

The 16th century English playwright who wrote the first literary version of the Faust legend was Christopher Marlowe.

His play, "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus", is a masterpiece of Elizabethan drama that explores the themes of ambition, knowledge, and damnation. It tells the story of a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for power and knowledge.