John Loughborough Pearson (1817-1897) was a 19th century architect renowned for his work on churches and cathedrals. Born in Durham, the son of a painter, he was initially apprenticed to architect Ignatius Bonomi whose clergy clientele helped stimulate Pearson's long association with religious architecture, particularly of the Gothic style.

He lived in central London at 13 Mansfield Street (where a blue plaque commemorates him).

Notable buildings

• Truro Cathedral (1879-1910)
• St Agnes and St Pancras church