Kristina Carlson (born 31 July 1949 in Helsinki), also known by her pen name Mari Lampinen,^[1] is a Finnish novelist, poet and writer.^[2]

Her novels include Maan ääreen, Herra Darwinin puutarhuri and William N. Päiväkirja. She has also written several books for young adults. Carlson lives in Helsinki.

Selected works

• Maan ääreen (To the End of the Earth, 1999; winner of Finlandia Prize for Fiction)
• Herra Darwinin puutarhuri (Mr Darwin's Gardener, 2009)
• William N. Päiväkirja (William N. Diary, 2011)