Paul Highton (born 10 November 1976) is a former Wales international rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s.

Highton was born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, and he is the older brother of the rugby league hooker who played in the 1990s and 2000s for the Warrington Wolves, and the Swinton Lions; Christopher "Chris" Highton (born (1978-01-11) 11 January 1978 (age 47)),[3] and the rugby league fullback, hooker or loose forward who played in the 1990s and 2000s for the Warrington Wolves, the Salford City Reds, and the London Broncos; David "Dave" Highton (born (1980-01-31) 31 January 1980 (age 45)).

[4][5] Highton played for Waterhead ARLFC prior to turning professional at Halifax in the 1994–95 season, he represented the Great Britain (Academy) on the 1996 tour down-under, he made his début for the Featherstone Rovers on 5 April 1998, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers during the 1998–season, he joined Salford in 1998 after he had played 4 matches for Featherstone Rovers, Paul was to spend the rest of his Career with the Salford club being awarded a testimonial by both club and governing body the RFL for his services to the game He signed for the Salford City Reds in 1998 having also played for the Featherstone Rovers, and represented Wales in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.

Since retiring, Highton has aligned himself to numerous charities taking up both educational, and ambassadorial roles namely The Sporting Chance Clinic, State of Mind and RLCares.

His Epic challenge saw him travel through France, Spain and Portugal before flying over to Recife in Northern Brazil and then cycling the final 1700-miles down the coast to Rio de Janeiro.