Colin Patrick Henry Meloy (born October 5, 1974) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and author best known as the frontman of the Portland, Oregon, indie folk rock band The Decemberists. In addition to his vocal duties, he plays acoustic guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bouzouki, harmonica, and percussion instruments.

Meloy was born in Helena, Montana. He first attended the University of Oregon before transferring to the University of Montana, where he majored in creative writing. He then moved to Portland, where he met future bandmates Jenny Conlee and Nate Query. In addition to his work with The Decemberists, as of 2005, Meloy has written a 100-page book on The Replacements' fourth album, "Let It Be," released as part of the 33⅓ series.

His sister, Maile Meloy, is an author often published in The New Yorker.