Peter Jones is the original dragon who has appeared continuously on the British programme Dragons' Den since it began. He joined the first line-up in 2005 and remained through later changes to the panel.
Jones is a British entrepreneur whose interests have included mobile communications, technology and retail. On the programme he is known for asking about turnover, margins, ownership percentages and the practical route to scaling a company. His long tenure makes him a central link between the original format and newer series.
Several other high-profile dragons have served on the UK show, including Duncan Bannatyne, Theo Paphitis, Deborah Meaden and later investors. Their departures and arrivals changed the panel, but Jones’s continuous presence is why he is often described as the longest-serving current dragon. “Original” refers to the launch cast, not to every investor who has ever appeared.