Douglas Durkin (9 July 1884 – 4 June 1967) was a Canadian novelist, short story writer and screenwriter.

Douglas Leader Durkin was born in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, but moved with his family to Swan River, Manitoba, during his youth.

He worked as a professor of English literature at Brandon College and the University of Manitoba between 1911 and 1921, when he moved to New York City, leaving behind his wife and children.

Durkin is best known for his 1923 novel The Magpie, set during the Winnipeg General Strike and dealing with issues of worker's rights.

Durkin did continue to publish short stories under his own name as well as under the pseudonym "Conrad North," a nickname apparently given to him by Ostenso.