Onk Beakman, also known by his real name, Cavan Scott, (born 17 April 1973) is a freelance author, journalist and editor best known for his work on a variety of spin-offs from the BBC Television series Doctor Who. He has also written a number of books based upon the BBC Television series Countryfile and Planet Dinosaur. He is also the author of a range of children's books based on the Skylanders series, including the book series of Skylanders: Mask of Power. In the Skylanders universe, he is depicted as a penguin.