Bolt is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Andrew Bolt (b. 1959), Australian newspaper columnist
Bobby Bolt (b. 1987), Canadian athlete in hockey
Bruce Bolt (1930–2005), American professor
Carol Bolt (1941–2000), Canadian author
Chris Bolt (fl. 1970s – present), British economist
David Bolt (fl. 2000s – present), British author
George Bolt (1893–1963), New Zealand aviator
George T. Bolt (1900–1971), New Zealand government figure
Herbert Bolt (1893–1916), Australian athlete in rugby, and WWI soldier
Jan Bolt (1876–1967), Dutch athlete in gymnastics
Jeremy Bolt (fl. 1990s – present), British film producer
John F. Bolt (1921–2004), American aviator
Josh Bolt (fl. 2000s – present), British actor
Klaas Bolt (1927–1990), Dutch musician
Michael Bolt (fl. 1980s – 1990s), Australian athlete in rugby
Ranjit Bolt (b. 1969), British author and translator
Rezin A. De Bolt (1828–1891), American politician
Richard Bolt (1911–2002), American physics professor
Richard Bolt (RNZAF officer) (fl. 1940s–1980), New Zealand air marshal
Robert Bolt (1924–1995), British playwright
Thomas Bolt (b. 1959), American poet and artist
Tommy Bolt (1916–2008), American golfer
Usain Bolt (b. 1986), Jamaican athlete in track
Wayne Bolt (fl. 1980s – present), American athlete and football coach
