John Petersen

John Petersen may refer to:


 * John Petersen (footballer) (born 1972), Faroese footballer
 * John Petersen (politician) (1948-2018), Faroese politician in Cabinet of Anfinn Kallsberg I
 * John Petersen (musician) (1942–2007), American drummer
 * John C. Petersen (1842–1887), Wisconsin legislator
 * John D. Petersen (born 1947), former president of the University of Tennessee system
 * Johnny Petersen (born 1947), Danish football manager
 * John "Chap" Petersen (born 1968), Virginia politician