Nicholas Lanier, sometimes Laniere (baptised at Greenwich 10 September 1588 – buried 24 February 1666) was an English composer and musician; the first to hold the title of Master of the King's Music from 1625 to 1666, an honour given to musicians of great distinction.
He was the court musician, a composer and performer and Groom of the Chamber in the service of King Charles I and Charles II.
He was also a singer, lutenist, scenographer and painter.