Jon Poole

Jonathan Charles Poole (born 16 October 1969) is a British musician, singer, songwriter and producer. He was a member of Cardiacs from 1991 to 2003 and worked with Ginger Wildheart on several projects before joining the Wildhearts as their bassist across four stints: 2003 to 2005, 2012 to 2013, 2015 to 2018, and again since 2024. Since 2012, he has made music with Willie Dowling as the Dowling Poole, and since 2014 has been the bassist for the progressive rock band Lifesigns. Poole was the bassist in Dr Hook's final line-up, and in Adam Ant's current band since 2025.

Poole is the frontman and main performer of God Damn Whores and has released two solo albums. He has also been a member of Ad Nauseam and Dr Brighton, and worked with the bands Ablemesh, La Momo, Crayola Lectern, Two Worlds Collide, Celebricide and the Lotus Eaters.