| James Pearson | |
| Birth Date: | 1822 10, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Rathdowney, Queens County |
| Death Place: | Madras area, British India |
| Allegiance: |  United Kingdom |
| Rank: | Private |
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| Battles: | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards: | Victoria Cross |
| Laterwork: | Prison Governor |
James Pearson VC (2 October 1822 - 23 January 1900) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He was 35 years old, and a private in the 86th Regiment of Foot (later The Royal Irish Rifles), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 3 April 1858 at Jhansi for which he was awarded the VC: