Nigel Glockler (born 24 January[1] 1953[2]) is an English musician, best known as the longtime drummer for the heavy metal band Saxon, which he first joined in 1981.

[5] At the end of that year, he joined Saxon when previous drummer Pete Gill retired due to an injury.

Glockler stayed with Saxon until 1998 when he was forced to temporarily retire due to neck injuries that impeded his drumming.

[9] After receiving medical treatment, Glockler was able to play drums again, first contributing to the album Mad Men and English Dogs with Saxon guitarist Doug Scarratt in 2001.

Glockler again rejoined Saxon in 2005 upon the departure of drummer Jörg Michael, and remains with the band to the present day.