Paul Clayton is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street.

[3] Prior to the character's departure in 2008, Tom claimed that he had enjoyed his role on the show, but had other things planned.

Paul's paternal grandmother, Vera, however, insisted on some involvement in her grandson's upbringing, so the family decided to leave.

Terry initially agreed to be a donor but fled and Vera was forced to donate her kidney instead, saving Paul's life.

Upon his return, Paul began working at Leanne Battersby's restaurant, Valandro's, and eventually bought a share by taking out a loan in Jack's name.

Even though she told him to take his case to number 9, Tyrone allowed Paul to escape out the back of the house.

Around Christmas, Paul told Jack about the loan he had taken out, meaning that he and Vera did not have as much money as they thought for a house in Blackpool, where they had planned to retire to.

In March 2008, Paul set fire to Valandro's for Leanne, hoping it would lead to a more romantic relationship.

Dan, now dating Leanne, gave her an alibi and left Paul to face two years in prison.