Donald Clarence Simpson (October 29, 1943 – January 19, 1996) was an American film producer, screenwriter, and actor. Simpson, along with his producing partner Jerry Bruckheimer, produced such hit films as Flashdance (1983), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), and The Rock (1996). His films would go on to earn $3 billion worldwide.
He is the producer of the 1986 action-drama film Top Gun.