Matera is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Antonio Matera (born 1996), Italian footballer Barbara Matera (politician) (born 1981), Italian politician Brandon Matera (born 1992), Australian rules footballer Dary Matera (born 1955), American writer Douglas Matera (born 1993), Brazilian Paralympic swimmer Fran Matera (1924–2012), American comic strip artist Lia Matera (born 1952), Canadian author Pablo Matera (born 1993), Argentine rugby union player Peter Matera (born 1969), Australian rules footballer Phillip Matera (born 1975), Australian rules footballer Wally Matera (born 1963), Australian rules footballer