Nick Hornby (born 17 April 1957 in Redhill, Surrey, England) is an English novelist and essayist. He is best known for the novels High Fidelity, About a Boy and the football memoir Fever Pitch. In his work he frequently touches upon sports, music, and the aimless and obsessive personalities of his main characters.

Nick Hornby (born 1980) is a British artist. In September 2006 he won the BlindArt Prize for his contribution to Sense & Sensuality. He received his education at the Slade School of Art, University College London and Chelsea School of Art.