Edward Clive Rouse MBE FSA FRSA (15 October 1901 – 28 July 1997) was an English archaeologist and writer on archaeology, who specialized in medieval wall paintings.
After training as an artist, Rouse developed a passion for medieval wall paintings and worked with E. W. Tristram, Professor of Design at the Royal College of Art, on their recording and conservation.
With assistants, he spent years removing or reducing wax coatings which had been misguidedly added to paintings, and conserving them using authentic materials, particularly slaked lime.
He was also a lecturer and worked to educate clergy and church architects in the care of wall paintings.
Rouse served from 1939 to 1945 with the Intelligence unit of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.