Mark Wilkinson (born in
Windsor, England on 3 October 1952) is an English illustrator. He is best known for the detailed
surrealistic cover art he created for a number of British bands. His breakthrough came through his association with the
neo-progressive rock band
Marillion in the 1980s. He went on to design art for the subsequent solo career of their lead singer
Fish as well as bands such as
Judas Priest and
Iron Maiden. Though versed in a number of techniques, he is considered to be a master of the airbrush.