Durkin may refer to:
- Barbara Durkin, English actress
- Brian F. Durkin (born 1976), American actor
- Ciara Durkin (1977–2007), member of the Massachusetts National Guard
- Jim Durkin (born 1961), American politician
- John A. Durkin (1936–2012), U.S. Senator
- John Durkin (footballer), Scottish association football player
- Junior Durkin (1915–1935), American stage and film actor
- Kathy Durkin, Irish singer
- Martin Patrick Durkin, (1894–1955), American politician
- Martin Durkin (television director), British television producer
- Paul Durkin (born 1955), English football referee
- Raymond M. Durkin (born 1936), American politician
- Shane Durkin (born 1987), Irish hurler
- Shevonne Durkin (born 1969), American actress
- Tom Durkin (born 1950), American sportscaster
- Billy Durkin (1921–2000), English professional footballer
- William L. Durkin (1916–2006), American soldier