Highton is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Edward Highton (1924–1985), English cricketer Elena Highton de Nolasco (born 1942), Argentine lawyer and judge Hec Highton (1923–1985), Canadian ice hockey player Henry Highton (1816–1874), English schoolmaster, clergyman and writer Jack Highton (1904–1988), British Royal Navy admiral Paul Highton (born 1976), Welsh rugby league player Richard Highton (born 1927), American herpetologist