Paul Nelson may refer to: Paul Nelson (critic) (1936–2006), rock critic who worked for Rolling Stone Paul R. Nelson (born 1966), 2006 Republican nominee for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district Paul Nelson (composer) (1929–2008), American musician and composer Paul Nelson (creationist) (born 1958), philosopher of science and Intelligent Design advocate Paul Nelson (musician), guitarist with Liege Lord and Johnny Winter Paul Nelson (South Dakota politician), member of the South Dakota State House of Representatives Paul Nelson (architect), French architect