Henry Townsend may refer to:

• Henry Townsend (Norwich) (1626–1695), early American colonist born in Norwich, Norfolk, England
• Henry Townsend (Oyster Bay) (1649–1703), American colonist born in Oyster Bay
• Henry Townsend (missionary) (1815–1886), Anglican missionary
• Henry Townsend (musician) (1909–2006), American blues singer, guitarist and pianist