Sparkes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Ali Sparkes (born 1966), British children's author Allan Sparkes (born 1958), Australian policeman, recipient of the Cross of Valour Andrew Sparkes (born 1959), British ambassador to Nepal Bernie Sparkes (born 1940), Canadian curler Brian Sparkes (1941–2011), Canadian biochemist George Sparkes (1845–1908), English cricketer Gordon Sparkes, Canadian curler Grace M. Sparkes (1893-1963(, American booster Harold Sparkes (1896–1917), English footballer Herbert Sparkes (1859–1923), British politician, MP for Tiverton Irwin Sparkes, lead singer of English pop/rock band The Hoosiers John Charles Lewis Sparkes (c.1833–1907), British art educator John Sparkes (born 1954), Welsh comedian Leonora Sparkes (1883–unknown), British opera singer Lindsay Sparkes (née Lindsay Davie) (born 1950), Canadian curler Reginald F. Sparkes (1906–1990), Canadian educator, author and politician Sir Robert Sparkes (1929–2006), Australian politician Sydney Sparkes Orr, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tasmania
Fictional characters Lizzie, Joe, and Hannah Sparkes, supporting characters in the animated series Fireman Sam (named for John Sparkes)
See also
Sparke Spark (disambiguation)