Daniel Picouly (born 21 October 1948 in Villemomble) is a French writer.

His parents were born in the French overseas territory of Martinique.

He was the host of a cultural program on France 5, Café Picouly.

From September 2008 to June 2009, he presented Café littéraire [fr] on France 2, before returning to France 5 in September 2009 with its Café Picouly.

He is a jury member on Le Prince Maurice and RFO prizes.