paul alan hunter (14 october 1978 – 9 october 2006) was an english snooker player. he was a three-time masters champion, winning the event in 2001, 2002, and 2004. he also won three ranking events. he won the welsh open in 1998 and 2002 and the british open in 2002. he was highest ranked in 2004/05 at number four.