Exhibit 23.1



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Kimberly-Clark Corporation on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 6, 2003,
appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Kimberly-Clark Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2002 and to the
reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of
this Registration Statement.




/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Dallas, Texas
June 10, 2003