Danielle Pauly, born on April 26, 1959, in Montbéliard, France, is a renowned French accordionist known for her contributions to swing music. She began her musical journey in Beaucourt, where she studied accordion under Michel Geney. Remarkably, she became the youngest person in France to earn a music teaching diploma at the age of 13. Pauly has been a professional musician since 1981 and has performed globally as a solo concert artist. Her collaborations include performances with notable artists such as Yvette Horner, Marcel Azzola, André Verchuren, Manu Dibango, and Francis Rimbert.

Danielle Pauly is also a composer, having worked with Jo Privat and Joss Baselli, and she arranges music for the accordion across various genres, including film music and classical. She has been an ambassador for the European meetings in Chartres and for "Accordéons de France – Maugein." Her discography includes albums such as "Fleur du Jura" (1985) and "Accord'Tonic" (1998), showcasing her expertise and passion for accordion music.