Sir John Warburton Paul, GCMG, OBE, MC (29 March 1916 – 31 March 2004) was a British colonial administrator and civil servant, who most notably served as the final Governor of the Gambia (1962–1965) and Governor of the Bahamas (1972–1973) prior to both of those countries achieving independence from the United Kingdom.

He won a Military Cross for his bravery during the German invasion of France in 1940.

[1] Following the war, Paul entered colonial administration, serving in various position in Sierra Leone until its independence in 1961.

He dealt with demonstrations which were sparked by rumours that the territory was to be annexed by Guatemala.

His last role in the colonial service was a Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, which he held from 1974 to 1980.