Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon (born 30 May 1955), known as Topper Headon – originally owing to his resemblance to Mickey the Monkey from the Topper comic – is an English drummer, best known as the drummer of punk rock band the Clash. He joined the Clash in 1977, and became famed for his drumming skills. He was dismissed from the band in 1982 because of his drug use.