Thorvaldsen is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770–1844), Danish/Icelandic sculptor Randi Thorvaldsen (1925–2011), Norwegian speedskater Thor Thorvaldsen (1909–1987), Norwegian Olympic sailor Unn Thorvaldsen (born 1943), Norwegian javelin thrower
See also Thorvaldson (disambiguation)