(born August 22, 1972) is the drummer for the band matchbox twenty. Previously he was in the band "Tabitha's Secret" with Rob Thomas and Brian Yale. It has been said that Paul came up with the name matchbox twenty.

He now lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He likes to play drums barefoot. He prefers to play in corner pubs and crowded bars. His heroes are drummers Charlie Watts and Jim Keltner. He used to be a waiter. He moved to Florida a month before his 21st birthday.

Paul is currently working on his solo project, The Break and Repair Method. Matchbox Twenty hopes to be back in the studio to make their 4th album in mid 2007

It has been rumored that Paul may play the guitar in matchbox twenty's new line up to replace former rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor.

Paul is married to writer/actress/singer Moon Unit Zappa and they had a child, Mathilda Plum Doucette on December 21st 2004, the same date Frank Zappa was born on in 1940.

Paul uses Premier drums and Zildjian K cymbals.