James Cockburn
James Cockburn may refer to:
- James Cockburn of Skirling, supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots
- Sir James Cockburn, 8th Baronet, Scottish politician
- Sir James Cockburn, 9th Baronet, Scottish soldier
- James Cockburn (cricketer), Australian cricketer
- James Cockburn (Ontario politician), Canadian politician in early 19th century Canada
- James Cockburn (Lower Canada politician), physician and politician in Lower Canada
- James Cockburn (minister), Scottish clergyman and scholar
- James Cockburn (Royal Navy officer), Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Station
- James Pattison Cockburn, artist, author and military officer