William Clifton

William Clifton may refer to:


 * Bill Clifton (born 1931), American musician
 * Sir William Clifton, 3rd Baronet (1653–1686)
 * William Clifton (Australian politician), Members of the Western Australian Legislative Council, 1832–1870
 * William Clifton (Canadian politician), in Toronto municipal election, 1946 and 1947
 * William Clifton (architect), architect of the IOOF Temple Building
 * William Clifton (footballer) (1891–1953), English footballer, played for Leyland, Preston North End and Rochdale
 * William de Clifton (fl. 1302-1305), MP for Lancashire