Starnes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Charles J. Starnes (1912–1993), of Michigan Colin Starnes, professor and author Cortlandt Starnes (1864–1934) Donna Feore (born 1963), Canadian choreographer and theatre director born Donna Starnes Edgar V. Starnes, Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly Henry Starnes (1816–1896), Quebec businessman Joe Starnes (1895–1962), congressional representative from Alabama Kalib Starnes (born 1975) Paul M. Starnes (1934–2015), American politician Todd Starnes, American conservative writer and commentator