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 Ja'Kobe Tharp (born 2005), American hurdling athlete 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 Newton J. Tharp (1867–1909), American architect, painter
See also Tharpe Thorp (disambiguation)