Jay Dee Daugherty (born March 22, 1952) is an American drummer and songwriter most known for his work with Patti Smith.

Moving to New York City in 1974, Jay Dee Daugherty co-founded the Mumps with high school friends Lance Loud and Kristian Hoffman.

During a hiatus while Smith healed from a serious injury from a fall off a stage,[1] he helped rock journalist Lester Bangs form a band that included guitarist Robert Quine.

He performed and recorded with Willie Nile, CBGB's houseband, The Revelons with Fred Smith of Television, The Roches, The Beat, Richard Barone, Holly Beth Vincent, and Richard Lloyd when not sitting in with Billy Idol, Mark Knopfler, Washington Squares, and Joey Ramone.

A jam session with The Waterboys' Mike Scott turned into a recurring relationship, including recording and extensive touring during their halcyon Fisherman's Blues period.