Paul Smith (born 13 March 1979) is an English singer and songwriter.

Born in Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, Smith is the eldest of three children, and was educated at Northfield School.

He attended Newcastle University completing a BA and MA, studying Art History and English Linguistics, following a 1-year Foundation Studies course at Cleveland College of Art and Design in Hartlepool.

He briefly worked as an art teacher[1] at Stockton Riverside College before he was asked to join Maxïmo Park.

In 2014 Smith teamed up with Field Music singer Peter Brewis to record an album, Frozen by Sight, derived from his travel writing, and featuring string arrangements by Brewis.