Birtwistle is a surname. Notable people with that surname or similar surnames include: Adam Birtwistle (born 1959), British artist Alexander Birtwistle (born 1948), retired British Army officer Archibald Cull Birtwistle (1927–2009), retired British Army officer Eva Birthistle, Irish actress and writer Gordon Birtwistle (born 1943), British Liberal Democrat politician Harrison Birtwistle (1934–2022), British contemporary composer Iris Birtwistle (1918–2006), English poet and gallery owner Margaret Birtwistle (1925–1992), British track and field athlete Mark Birtwistle (born 1962), New Zealand rugby union player Sue Birtwistle (born 1945), producer and writer of television drama Thomas Birtwistle (1833–1912), English trade unionist and factory inspector See also Birtles (disambiguation) Birtley (disambiguation) English-language surnames Surnames of English origin