Pothier is a French surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Robert Joseph Pothier (1699 – 1772), French jurist and writer on contract lawToussaint Pothier (1771 – 1845) Canadian businessman, seigneur and political figure in Lower Canada.Dom Joseph Pothier, O.S.B. (1835–1923), French prelate, liturgist and scholar of Gregorian chantAram Jules Pothier (1854 –1928) was an American banker and Governor of Rhode IslandAlbert A. Pothier (fl.1890's) Nova Scotia AssemblymanLucien Pothier (1883–1957), French racing cyclistHector J. Pothier (1891 – 1976) Canadian physician and Assemblyman in Nova ScotiaLucien Pothier (wrestler) (born 1894, date of death unknown), Belgian Olympic wrestlerHector Pothier (born 1954), Canadian football playerBrian Pothier (born 1977),American NHL ice hockey player.Eric Pothier (born 1979), Canadian luger