Query was born in Bellevue Washington.[1] He attended Portland's West Sylvan Middle School and Lincoln High School (Portland, Oregon). He is married and has two children. His favorite book is the Tao Te Ching as translated by Stephen Mitchell, saying "I've read it 20 times and every time I learn something. Reminds me not to take things too seriously."[8] He is an avid home brewer.[9]