Frederik Leendert "Erik" van Muiswinkel (born 4 August 1961) is a Dutch comedian and actor.

Erik van Muiswinkel was born on August 4, 1961, in Eemnes and grew up in Haarlem.

His father was actor Freek van Muiswinkel, who played the role of guard commander Thijs Jochems in the police series Baantjer.

At the KRO, he appeared in the popular satirical television program Ook dat nog!, the Dutch version of That's Life!.

From 1996 to 2005, Van Muiswinkel appeared in the satirical television program Kopspijkers, where he imitated many famous Dutch people such as Anton Geesink and Dick Advocaat.

From 1998 to 2015 Van Muiswinkel played the role of Hoofdpiet, who appeared in the children's program Het Sinterklaasjournaal, among other things.