Bright is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Bill Bright (1921–2003), American evangelistBobby Bright (born 1952), former U.S. congressman and former mayor of Montgomery, AlabamaCrystal Bright (born 1981), American musician and artistDora Bright (1862–1951), English composer and pianistSir Graham Bright (born 1942), British Conservative politicianGreg Bright (born 1957), American football playerH. R. "Bum" Bright (1920-2004), American businessman and former owner of the Dallas CowboysHeather Bright (born 1982), American singerHenry Edward Bright (1819–1904) South Australian politician. Also his son (1843–1917), a mayor of Gawler, South Australia.James Franck Bright (1832–1920), English historianJason Bright (born 1973), Australian racing driverJesse Bright (1812–1875), U.S. Senator removed from office during the American Civil WarJohn Bright (1811–1889), British Liberal politicianMyron H. Bright (1919-2016), American judgeRichard Bright (actor) (1937–2006), American actorRichard Bright (physician) (1789–1858), English physician and early pioneer in the research of kidney diseaseRobert Bright (1902–1988), American author and illustrator of children's literatureSimon Bright, Art and set decorator (The Lord of the Rings (film series))Susie Bright (born 1958), sexuality writerTorah Bright (born 1986), Australian snowboarderWilliam Bright (1928–2006), linguist