Leonard Lipton is an American songwriter and musician, best known for co-writing the song “Puff, the Magic Dragon” in 1959. The song, which became popular through the folk music revival of the 1960s, was performed by the group Peter, Paul and Mary. Lipton's collaboration with Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey helped solidify the song's place in American music history. In addition to his work in music, Lipton has a background in the field of engineering. He has contributed to various projects and has been involved in the development of technologies, showcasing his diverse talents beyond songwriting.