Who sculpted the Paddington Bear statue at London’s Paddington Station?

Marcus Cornish sculpted the Paddington Bear statue at London’s Paddington Station.

The bronze statue commemorates Paddington’s connection with the station that inspired his name. Paddington is discovered there in Michael Bond’s first story, carrying a label asking someone to look after him. The statue gives visitors a physical version of the beloved fictional bear at the real location.

Marcus Cornish is a British sculptor whose work includes figurative and commemorative pieces. The Paddington statue is associated with the station’s concourse and has become a popular meeting point for fans and travelers.

This fact is sometimes confused with other Paddington landmarks, including statues and plaques connected with the character elsewhere in London. The station sculpture specifically is credited to Marcus Cornish.