Paul Wilson (born 20 October 1978) and grew up in Kinlochleven in the Scottish Highlands originally a member of Terra Diablo now is the bass player in the Northern Ireland-based indie rock band Snow Patrol. He occasionally sings backing vocals.

Wilson formerly played both guitar and keyboards for Glasgow-based band Terra Diablo. In March 2005, he replaced longtime member and Snow Patrol co-founder Mark McClelland on bass. He played his first official show with the band in Dingle, County Kerry on April 1, 2005. As a multi-instrumentalist, he was considered an integral part of the creative process on Snow Patrol`s 2006 album, Eyes Open.

An injury to Wilson`s left arm and shoulder forced the band to cancel several of their French and Germany shows in late 2006.