Nelson Poynter
| Nelson Poynter | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1903 Sullivan, Indiana, U.S. | 
| Died | 1978 St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. | 
| Alma mater | Indiana University Bloomington Yale University | 
| Occupation(s) | Publisher, media proprietor | 
| Spouse | Marian Knauss | 
Nelson Poynter (1903–1978) was an American publisher and media proprietor. He was the owner of the Times Publishing Company, and the co-founder of the Congressional Quarterly. He is the namesake of the Poynter Institute.