Paul Einar Vatne (28 February 1941 – 4 April 2021) was a Norwegian journalist, editor and non-fiction writer.
He was born in Hillesøy Municipality, but grew up in Ørsta Municipality. Following a short stint in "Unge Høyre" in 1963, he was a subeditor in "Farsunds Avis" from 1964 to 1967 before attending the Journalist Academy. He was hired as a journalist in the magazine "Nå" in 1968, then in the newspaper "Fædrelandsvennen" in 1970 and "Sunnmørsposten" in 1973. In 1976 he returned to the magazine industry to work for "Allers".
From 1981 to 1985 Vatne served as editor-in-chief of "Gjengangeren", then held the same position in "Morgenbladet" from 1985 to 1987. He was then a journalist covering politics in "Aftenposten" until 1993, when he took a job in . He was also chief executive officer of Bulls Press before retiring in 2008.
Vatne issued the novel "Den veike og dei sterke" in 1969 as well as the non-fiction books "Ukjent ubåt. Tragedien i Gryllefjord" (1968) and "Jeg var russisk spion: historien om Selmer Nilsen" (1981). His novel, published by Aschehoug, was extensively reviewed in the Norwegian press, albeit mostly with moderate to negative opinions on the book.
Vatne was married, had three children and last resided in Melsomvik.