Paul van Loon (born 17 April 1955) is a Dutch author of children's literature.

In his youth, van Loon read the books of Tolkien, Bram Stoker, and H. P. Lovecraft, as well as local folklore such as Het Limburgs Sagenboek.

He enrolled in the Art Academy of Den Bosch to become an illustrator but did not complete his studies.

[2][3] Van Loon's first book, Boven op tante Agaat, was published in 1983.

[7] He frequently tours through the Netherlands to give talks about his books to younger audiences.