Crawling King Snake is a song written and performed by John Lee Hooker. The Doors often performed the song at their live shows, and recorded it for their 1971 album L.A. Woman. Also, Eric Burdon recorded it as a two minute-track for his 1982 album Comeback. His compilation The Unreleased Eric Burdon featured the complete 11 minute version.
The song was also covered by Tommy Hollins (a contemporary version), Junior Kimbrough, Elvin Bishop, Etta James, Big Joe Williams, Buddy Guy, George Thorogood, Tab Benoit, John P. Hammond and Otis Taylor.
The band The Crawling King Snakes took their name from the song.