Earl “Paul” Douglas (born c. 1950) is a Jamaician Grammy Award-winning drummer and percussionist, best known for his work as the drummer, percussionist and bandleader of Toots and the Maytals. His career spans more than five decades as one of reggae's most recorded drummers. Music journalist and reggae historian David Katz wrote, “dependable drummer Paul Douglas played on countless reggae hits.”

In 1972, director Perry Henzell set a gritty crime thriller in Jamaica's exploding, politically charged music scene, and came up with The Harder They Come—the cult-movie spark that started reggae music's slow burn around the world.

Paul Douglas on the Let's Talk Di Tings Podcast

Paul Douglas honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Reggae Strong Celebration.

Paul Douglas Named one of Drummerworld's Top 500 Drummers

Paul Douglas for AHEAD Drumsticks

Paul Douglas for Sabian