Simon James King (born 20 October 1966) is an English television presenter, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers with the late Dave Myers.

An alumnus of St Robert of Newminster Catholic School in Washington, he once stated that he "went through a phase of wanting to be a priest when I was about 13, but soon discovered girls and music were way more interesting.

"[1] King's father served in the Royal Navy during World War II on the Arctic convoys and was then employed as a motorcycle despatch rider.

Their TV shows are a mixture of cookery and travelogue, using a similar style to that previously associated with chef Keith Floyd, including the habit of frequently referring to the cameraman and other crew.

In summer 2009, they filmed a 30-part daytime series for BBC Two, The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain, which aired weekdays starting on 24 August 2009.

In January 2012, continuing into February, BBC Two showed hour long re-versions including recipes from various episodes of the series.

[15] In September 2017, along with his 'Hairy Bikers' partner Dave Myers, he was initiated into the showbusiness charity the Grand Order of Water Rats.