The Dark is an album by American singer-songwriter Guy Clark, released in 2002.

Clark is the co-writer on all songs except his cover of the Townes Van Zandt song "Rex's Blues" and "Soldier's Joy, 1864".

The Dark is his first release without a solo composition.

It also marks his return to the charts for the first time since Better Days.

Guests include Tim O'Brien and Gillian Welch.