Michael Charles Lawson (born 23 May 1952) is an Anglican priest (formerly the Archdeacon of Hampstead), and also a composer, film maker, and author. Lawson was educated at Hove Grammar School, Guildhall School of Music, Ecoles d’Art Américaines, University of Sussex and Trinity College, Bristol (BCTS). Since 2013 Lawson has described himself in his social media and Who's Who biographies as Chaplain of HMP Littlehey, although Crockford's clerical directory does not record this appointment, and lists Lawson as having retired in 2012.