John Pearse is a British-born guitarist and folk singer. He wrote and presented the first ever series of televised guitar lessons for the BBC , "String Along with John Pearse." He also hosted the television series "Cooking with Wine," and authored a book of the same name.

In 1978 he moved to the USA, where he designed products for the Martin Guitar Company. After leaving Martin he founded Breezy Ridge Instruments, along with Mary Faith Rhoads, for the purpose of marketing his line of guitar strings and other guitar accessories. He presently lives in Germany.