Paul Larson is an English scriptwriter, songwriter and music composer. He was an episode writer for Thomas and Friends and the spin-off series, Jack and the Sodor Construction Company. During the seventh season, he also worked as story consultant. Later, he and Abi Grant were the script editors for the eighth season. Other children's television credits include Bob the Builder, Sooty, Jim Henson's Construction Site, The Hoobs, The Magic Roundabout, Rubbadubbers, Fireman Sam, Dream Street, The Secret Show, and more. He frequently collaborates with Laura Beaumont and both served as head writers for Fireman Sam. He and Laura were also head writers for Bob the Builder with James Mason for the first season of the 2015 reboot.
Episodes
Season 6
- No Sleep for Cranky
- Elizabeth the Vintage Lorry
- The World's Strongest Engine (with David Mitton)
- Jack Frost (with David Mitton)
- Rusty Saves the Day (with David Mitton)
Season 7
- Percy Gets it Right
- The Old Bridge
- James and the Queen of Sodor
- The Spotless Record
- Something Fishy
- Peace and Quiet
Season 8
- Thomas to the Rescue (with Abi Grant)
- Henry and the Wishing Tree (with Abi Grant)
- Don't Tell Thomas
- Thomas and the Fireworks Display (with Abi Grant)
- Gordon Takes Charge
- Fish
- Emily's Adventure
- You Can Do it, Toby!
- Chickens to School
- Too Hot for Thomas
Season 9
- Mighty Mac
- Molly's Special Special
- Rheneas and the Dinosaur
- Henry and the Flagpole
- Thomas' New Trucks
- Skarloey the Brave
Season 10
- Duncan Drops a Clanger
- Sticky Toffee Thomas
- Duncan's Bluff
- James the Second Best
- Thomas and Skarloey's Big Day Out
Season 11
- Gordon and the Engineer
- Henry's Lucky Day
- Edward and the Mail
- Thomas and the Stinky Cheese
- Cool Truckings
- Wash Behind Your Buffers
Season 12
Season 17
The episodes in this season were co-written with Laura Beaumont.
- Steamie Stafford
- Henry's Hero
- The Thomas Way
- The Phantom Express
- No Snow for Thomas
- The Afternoon Tea Express
- No More Mr. Nice Engine
Season 18
The episodes in this season were co-written with Laura Beaumont.
Jack and the Sodor Construction Company
- Jack Owns Up
- A Happy Day for Percy
- A Tale for Thomas
- Thomas' Trusty Friends
- Bossy Byron (cancelled)
- Pop Goes the Diesel (cancelled)