McPhail is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Addie McPhail (1905–2003), American film actressAlastair McPhail, British diplomat, the first British ambassador to South SudanAndrew McPhail, Scottish professional rugby league playerBilly McPhail (1928–2003), former Scottish footballerBob McPhail (1905–2000), former Scottish international footballerBruce McPhail (born 1937), New Zealand rugby playerChris McPhail, Australian semi-professional ice hockey playerDan McPhail (1903–1987), Scottish professional footballerDavid McPhail (rugby league) (early 20th century), New Zealander who played for English professional teamsDavid McPhail (born 1945), New Zealand actorDonna McPhail, British comedian, TV presenter, journalistDouglas McPhail (1914–1944), American actor and singerHal McPhail (1912–1977), American football playerJerris McPhail (born 1972), former professional American football playerJohn McPhail (1923–2000), former Scottish international footballerLarry McPhail (born 1968), retired American soccer forwardMarnie McPhail (born 1966), Canadian-American actressMichael McPhail (born 1981), American Olympic rifle shooterSharon McPhail (born 1948), American lawyer and politicianStephen McPhail (born 1979), Republic of Ireland international footballerTom McPhail, Canadian professor of media studies