Cardinals created by Adrian IV

Pope Adrian IV (r. 1154–59) created 23 cardinals in three consistories held during his pontificate. This included his future successor Pope Gregory VIII in 1155.

December 1155

 * Ubaldo
 * Giovanni Pizzuti Can. Reg.
 * Giovanni
 * Boso O.S.B.
 * Ardicio Rivoltella
 * Bonadies de Bonadie
 * Alberto di Morra Can. Reg.
 * Guglielmo Matengo O.Cist.
 * Guido

February 1158
There are conflicting sources that suggest this allocation was either elevated in this month or in March.
 * Cinzio Papareschi
 * Pietro di Miso
 * Raymond des Arènes
 * Giovanni Conti
 * Simone O.S.B.

February 1159

 * Gualterio
 * Pietro
 * Giovanni
 * Jacopo
 * Gerardo
 * Uberto
 * Gregorio
 * Guido
 * Romano