Nick Auf der Maur (April 10, 1942 – April 7, 1998) was a journalist, politician and "man about town" boulevardier in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
He was also the father of rock musician Melissa Auf der Maur, through his marriage to Linda Gaboriau.
The youngest of four children of German Swiss immigrants J.
Severn and Theresa Auf der Maur, his birth name was Nikolaus.
He was a regular at various downtown Montreal bars, and often transacted official and unofficial business there, entertaining visitors to the city, telling stories, and meeting with a wide range of Montrealers from all walks of life.