This is a list of notable people who were born in or near, or have been residents of Ilkley, England.
- Gillian Baverstock (deceased), writer and daughter of Enid Blyton.
- Martyn Bedford, novelist.
- Gordon J. Brand, professional golfer
- Don Brennan (deceased), England cricketer.
- Jilly Cooper, novelist (former resident).
- John Cunliffe, children's novelist and television presenter.
- Anthony Earnshaw (deceased), anarchist and surrealist author and illustrator.
- Anita Ganeri, author
- Gomez, British rock band (resident during the production of their Mercury Music Prize-winning album Bring It On).
- Georgie Henley, actress.
- The Rt Revd. and The Rt Hon. David Hope, Baron Hope of Thornes (formerly Archbishop of York).
- Clive Hornby, actor.
- William Ilkley, actor.
- Tom Jackson (deceased), trade unionist.
- Mark James, professional golfer.
- David Jones, Yorkshire County Cricket Club president and former NEXT chairman.
- Rory Marshall, fashion model.
- Sir Edward Maufe (deceased), architect.
- Albert Modley (deceased), comedian.
- Colin Montgomerie, professional golfer (former resident).
- Sanjida O'Connell, BBC Wildlife presenter, author.
- Alan Silson, musician and lead guitarist of rock band (Smokey) Smokie.
- John Thorne, BBC North of England correspondent.
- Alan Titchmarsh, celebrity gardener (former resident).
- Donald Wade, Baron Wade (deceased), Liberal Party Member of Parliament.
- Richard Whiteley (deceased), television presenter and journalist.
- Ricky Wilson, lead singer of rock band Kaiser Chiefs (former resident).
- Arthur Wood (deceased), England cricketer.
- Danny Horn, actor who debuted in Doctor Who
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