Introduction
Michael or Mike Nelson may refer to:
Michael Nelson (novelist) (1921–1990), British novelist
Michael Nelson (political scientist) (born 1949), American professor
Mike Nelson (Minnesota politician) (born 1954), member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Michael J. Nelson (born 1964), American writer and performer, best known for work on Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mike Nelson (artist) (born 1967), British installation artist
Michael James Nelson (born 1979), American comedian, writer and producer
Michael Nelson (footballer) (born 1980), British footballer
Michael P. Nelson, American writer, teacher, speaker, consultant, and professor
Mike Nelson (North Carolina politician), politician from Carrboro, North Carolina
Michael Chaim Nelson, New York City councilman
Michael Alan Nelson, writer of several comics from Boom! Studios
Banners (musician), English musician Michael Nelson performing as Banners
Michael Nelson (soccer) (born 1994), American soccer player
Fictional
- Mike Nelson (character), played by Michael J. Nelson on Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Mike Nelson (Twin Peaks), a character in the TV series Twin Peaks
- Mike Nelson, the lead character (played by Lloyd Bridges) in the TV series Sea Hunt