Doug Henderson (born 1949) is an American paleoartist, illustrator and painter specializing in the portrayal of fossil animals and environments.
[1] Henderson is best known for his renditions of prehistoric landscapes and their inhabitants, and for his "artistic" approach to paleoart through his use of light, shadow, and atmosphere.
In a 2015 survey of the international paleontological community, Henderson was listed as among the most recognized and influential paleoartists.
[3] Henderson cites the dinosaur culture of the 1950s, including the 1933 movie King Kong, as some of his original inspirations for his artwork.
[4] He is credited as a "dinosaur specialist" on the film Jurassic Park, in which his paintings appeared.