Tarsem is an Indian given name that may refer to Tarsem Antil (born 1980), Indian film director Tarsem Jassar, Punjabi lyricist, singer and producer Tarsem King, Baron King of West Bromwich (1937–2013), British politician Tarsem Singh (born 1961), Indian-American film director Tarsem Singh (field hockey) (1946–2005), Indian field hockey player Tarsem Singh Purewal (c.1935–1995), Indian editor