Douglas Dean Maxwell (c. 1927 – August 31, 2007) was a noted Canadian journalist and broadcaster, noted for his coverage in the sport of curling. Among his accomplishments, Maxwell served as director of the World Curling Championships for 18 years (1968–1985), is credited for inventing the Skins Game, published the for 20 years and wrote numerous books including the bestseller . Maxwell is also given credit for introducing time clocks to the game, and turning the World Championships into a major event.