Daniel Calparsoro López-Tapia (born 11 May 1968) is a Spanish filmmaker, considered one of Spain's most adept action film directors.

[1] Daniel Calparsoro López-Tapia was born in Barcelona on 11 May 1968,[2][3] although he was raised in between Hondarribia and San Sebastián, in Gipuzkoa.

[3][4][5] He studied Political Science in Madrid simultaneously with filmmaking studies, the latter of which he further advanced in New York.

[2] From 1995 to 2000, he was married to actress and singer Najwa Nimri.

[6] He married actress Patricia Vico circa 2006.