Margaret Augusta Eliot (born 26 February 1914) was a professor of oboe at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She taught George Martin to play oboe. She was a great grand-daughter of Edward Granville Eliot, 3rd Earl of St Germans (1798-1877).

In 1943, she married Dr Richard Asher (1912-1969) and had three children:

1. Peter Asher - b. 1944, who was one half of the pop duo Peter & Gordon
2. Jane Asher - b. 1946, the film and TV actress, novelist
3. Clare Asher - b. 1948, the radio actress

During the 1960s, Paul McCartney lodged with the Asher family.