Gerd Heßler (born 13 September 1948 in Tannenbergsthal) is a former East German cross-country skier who competed in the 1970s. He earned two medals in the 4 × 10 km at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a gold (1974) and a silver (1970).
Hessler was also part of the 4 × 10 km relay team that finished 6th at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo. He was at some stage married to the cross country skier Monika Debertshäuser.[1]