Dan Hawkins is a British rock guitarist, songwriter, and producer. He is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the glam rock band The Darkness, which he co-founded with his brother Justin Hawkins. The band achieved massive international success with their debut album 'Permission to Land' in 2003, featuring hits like 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love.' Beyond The Darkness, Hawkins is also an accomplished producer, having worked with various artists and on the band's own albums.