Howard "Howdy" Quicksell (December 22, 1901 - October 30, 1953) was an American composer and banjoist. He gained prominence as a banjo player with the Jean Goldkette orchestra, where he performed from 1922 until 1927. During his time with the orchestra, Quicksell also recorded with pick-up groups led by notable musicians Bix Beiderbecke and Frank Trumbauer.

Quicksell co-composed several songs, including "Sorry" and "Since My Best Gal Turned Me Down," both of which were recorded by Bix Beiderbecke. "Sorry" was additionally recorded by Fletcher Henderson, and "Since My Best Gal Turned Me Down" was later featured in Woody Allen's film "Sweet and Lowdown." Other compositions by Quicksell include "Pardon The Glove" and "Dustin' The Donkey" (also known as "The Pay Off"), both recorded by the California Ramblers and other dance bands of the era. He also wrote the lyrics for "You Are Just A Vision," which was recorded by the Goldkette Orchestra on Victor.

In the 1930s, Quicksell left the music industry and worked for many years at a distillery in Michigan. He spent later years living in Des Moines, Iowa, and passed away in Pontiac, Michigan, in 1953.