Howard Smith (diplomat)

Howard Smith
Born15 October 1919
Died7 May 1996(1996-05-07) (aged 76)
NationalityBritish
Alma materSidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Occupation(s)Intelligence officer, Diplomat
Espionage activity
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service branchMI5
Service years1979–1981
RankDirector General of MI5

Sir Howard Frank Trayton Smith GCMG (15 October 1919 7 May 1996) was a British diplomat who served as Director General of MI5 from 1978 to 1981.