Harald Siepermann (10 June 1962 – 16 February 2013) was a German animator and character designer. His feature film credits included Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Tarzan, and Enchanted. He lectured extensively on character design and animation. Siepermann was born in Hattingen, West Germany, in 1962. He studied illustration and art at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen. He then worked for advertising agencies in Düsseldorf, London, and Zurich. Harald Siepermann died from cancer on 16 February 2013 at the age of 50.