Mark David Hawthorne (born 31 October 1973) is a Scottish former professional footballer. He was born in Glasgow.Hawthorne began his career as a junior with Crystal Palace, turning professional in June 1992. He moved to Sheffield United on a free transfer in August 1994 after failing break into the first team at Selhurst Park. He played three times in the Blades Anglo-Italian cup side, but was released later that season again having failed to make his league debut.