I think Thunderf00t and Dawkins are brilliant people; Dawkins, because of his scientific teachings, poetic writings and lessons, and, I think, because he does a good job at debating and crushing the opponent. I think his arguments are strong; he doesn't necessarily need to be learned in philosophy. If it works, it works. Although I do tend to like people, even with what could be seen as undesirable traits; everyone has them.
Michael Shermer is probably my favourite skeptic/atheist at the moment though.
Michael Shermer is probably my favourite skeptic/atheist at the moment though.