Tharp

Tharp is a surname, and may refer to:

In literature and theater

 * Kenneth Tharp (contemporary), English dance artist
 * Twyla Tharp (b. 1941), American dancer and choreographer

In music

 * Aran Tharp (b. 1977), American avant-garde musician
 * Reynold Tharp (b. 1973), American composer
 * Stephen Tharp (b. 1970), American organist

In politics and law

 * John J. Tharp, Jr. (b. 1960), US District Judge in Illinois
 * William Tharp (1803–1865), American politician from Delaware; governor of Delaware 1847–51

In sports

 * Taylor Tharp (b. 1984), American professional football player

In business

 * Carol Baker Tharp (1952–2007), American executive director

Other

 * Hale Tharp (1828–unknown), miner during the California Gold Rush
 * Lars Tharp (b. 1954), Danish-born British-based historian, lecturer and broadcaster
 * Marie Tharp (1920–2006), American geologist and oceanographer