Richard Howard (1929−2022) was an American writer, literary critic, and translator.

Richard Howard may also refer to: Richard Howard, 4th Earl of Effingham (1748−1816), British peer and member of the House of Lords Richard Howard (actor) (1944–2024), British actor Richard Howard (priest) (1884−1981), Anglican Provost of Coventry Richard A. Howard (1917−2003), American botanist Richard C. Howard, former mayor of Malden Richard Howard (NASCAR owner), former NASCAR race car owner Richard Watson Howard (1896−1918), World War I flying ace Richard P. Howard, historian emeritus of Community of Christ Richard Baron Howard (1807–1848), English physician

See also Dick Howard (disambiguation)