Pär Kristian Rådström (29 August, 1925 – 29 August, 1963) was a Swedish writer and journalist.

He also wrote popular songs and was a radio personality.

[1] His novel, Ärans portar (The Gates of Glory), published in 1954, was his first major success.

He was friends with authors Lars Forssell and Stig Claesson,[2] and the subject of Claesson's book, Om vänskap funnes.

Rådström was married to Annemarie Rådström, a journalist and theater director, and their son is the poet and playwright, Niklas Rådström.