Margaret Hunt, born Margaret Raine, was a celebrated British novelist and translator of the tales of the Brothers Grimm. Her contributions to literature also include works published under the pseudonyms Averil Beaumont and Mrs. Alfred William Hunt.

She was integrated into the world of arts not just through her writing but also through her family. Margaret was married to the artist Alfred William Hunt, which interlaced her life with the realm of visual arts. The creative legacy continued with their daughter, the novelist Violet Hunt, ensuring that the family's artistic contributions would be felt across generations.