Robin Huw Bowen, born in 1957 in Liverpool, England, is a British harpist known for playing the Welsh triple harp. Inspired by Alan Stivell, Bowen learned to play the Celtic harp during his school years and earned a degree in Welsh Language and Literature from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth in 1979. His career began with solo performances and collaborations with groups like Mabsant and Cusan Tân. In 1998, he joined the Welsh super-group Crasdant. Notable albums include Trwy'r Weiar (1987) with Mabsant, Cusan Tân (1992) with Cusan Tân, and Y Ffordd i Aberystwyth (2007). He was awarded the Glyndŵr Award in 2000. In 2004, Bowen co-founded Rhes Ganol, the first Welsh triple harp choir since the early 20th century.
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