Paul Bowman (born 24 January 1976) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. A Queensland State of Origin representative centre, he played his entire club career for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League, whom he also captained. Throughout his 13-year career, he was considered one of the best defensive centres in the NRL. He is currently the Head of Performance at the Cowboys.