James Paton

James Paton may refer to:


 * James Paton (bishop) (1522–1596), Bishop of Dunkeld, Scotland
 * James Paton (editor) of Hobart, Australia
 * James Paton (museologist) (1843–1921), Scottish
 * James Paton (seaman) (1869–1917/18), Scottish-born seaman who sailed to the Antarctic
 * James Paton (Prince Edward Island politician) (1853–1953), Scottish-born merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island
 * James Paton (sport shooter) (born 1957), Canadian sport shooter
 * James Alexander Paton (c. 1885–1946), newspaper owner and politician in British Columbia