The governor of Ceylon can refer to historical vice-regal representatives of three colonial powers:

Portuguese Ceylon

• List of captains of Portuguese Ceylon (1518–1551)
• List of captain-majors of Portuguese Ceylon (1551–1594)
• List of governors of Portuguese Ceylon (1594–1658)

Dutch Ceylon

• List of governors of Dutch Ceylon (1640–1796)

British Ceylon

• Governors of British Ceylon (1798–1948)

Dominion of Ceylon

• Governor-General of Ceylon (1948–1972)