Paul Thomson is the drummer for the band Franz Ferdinand.

Paul Thomson may also refer to:

• Paul Thomson (botanist) (1916–2008), American exotic fruit enthusiast
• Paul Thomson (composer) (born 1972), English film, television, and video game composer, co-founder of Spitfire Audio
• Paul Thomson (rugby union) (born 1974), New Zealand rugby union player
• Paul Thomson (sailor) (1963–1994), Canadian sailor
• Paul van K. Thomson (1916–1999), Episcopal and Roman Catholic priest, professor and administrator at Providence College

• Paul Thompson (disambiguation)
• Poul Thomsen (1922–1988), Danish actor
• Poul Mathias Thomsen (born 1955), Danish economist