P. N. Gopikrishnan, born at Kodungallur in Thrissur district, is a noted Malayalam poet. Currently, he is a manager with Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE).

His important works include Madiyarude Manifesto, Idikkaloori Panampattadi (poetry collection), Daivathe Maattiyezhuthumpol (essay collection).

Gopikrishnan has penned scripts of movies Olipporu and Pathirakalam and many other documentaries and commentaries.

He has won the Kerala Sahithya Akademi award, Ayanam-A Ayyappan award, K Damodaran award, Dr. PK Rajan award, Kunjunni Smrithi award.