McMurtry is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Chuck McMurtry (1937–1984), American football player (defensive tackle)Craig McMurtry (born 1950), American baseball player (pitcher)David McMurtry (born 1940), Irish businessman, founder of Renishaw plcGeorge G. McMurtry (1876–1958), Captain, U.S. Army; received Medal of HonorGrady McMurtry (1918–1985), American occultistGreg McMurtry (born 1967), American football player (wide receiver)James McMurtry (born 1962), American musicianJohn McMurtry, Canadian philosopherLarry McMurtry (born 1936), American novelist, father of James McMurtryRobert McMurtry, Canadian physicianRoy McMurtry (born 1932), Canadian politician and Chief Justice of OntarioSharon McMurtry, one of the first members of the United States women's national soccer teamStanley McMurtry (born 1936), British cartoonistThomas McMurtry (born 1935), American test pilot for NASAWilliam McMurtry (1801–1875), American politician and military officer