| Mats Olausson | |
| Birth Place: | Gothenburg, Sweden[1] |
| Birth Date: | 17 April 1961 |
| Death Place: | Rayong, Thailand |
| Genre: | Power metal, progressive metal, symphonic metal |
| Instrument: | Keyboards |
| Years Active: | –2015 |
| Occupation: | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Associated Acts: | Kamelot, Aina, Consortium Project |
Mats Johan Olausson (17 April 1961 – 18 February 2015)[2] [3] was a Swedish keyboard player known from bands such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Ark,[4] Evil Masquerade, Kamelot, Jean Beauvoir, John Norum, and many others. Later in his life, he lived in Thailand where he was active as a musician, composer and producer. Olausson played Korg Trinity Pro Tri PBS and Yamaha SY-99, SY-77, CS-80. In the studio he also used a grand piano, Hammond B-3 or C-3. He was born in Gothenburg, Sweden.[5]
On 19 February 2015, Olausson's body was found in a hotel in Thailand, having died at least 24 hours earlier. He was 53.[6]
S.Although it has been reported that he was 54 at death, he was more likely aged 53 due to multiple sources stating his date of birth was 17 April 1961.