Harter is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Ali Harter (born 1984), American singer-songwriter
Andy Harter (born 1961), English computer scientist
Carol Harter (born 1941), American university president
Dick Harter (1930–2012), American basketball player and coach
Dow W. Harter (1885–1971), American politician
Frank Harter (1886–1959), American baseball player
J. Francis Harter (1897–1947), American politician
J. Michael Harter (born 1979), American singer-songwriter
Mathias Harter (born 1984), American mayor
Michael D. Harter (1846–1896), American politician
Roy Harter (born 1973), American composer and musician
