John Sampson may refer to: John Sampson (13th century), Constable of Stirling Castle John Sampson (linguist) (1862–1931), Irish linguist John Sampson (musician) (born 1955), Scottish musician John A. Sampson (1873–1946), American gynecologist and medical researcher John H. Sampson, professor of surgery, biomedical engineering, immunology, and pathology John J. Sampson, American lawyer and professor John L. Sampson (born 1965), New York state senator John Patterson Sampson (1837–1928), American abolitionist, newspaper publisher, and minister John Sampson (character), fictional character in James Patterson's Alex Cross novel series John Sampson (North Carolina politician) (1719–1784), American Revolutionary military officer, government official, and politician John Sampson (footballer) (1908–2001), Australian rules footballer