This is a list of notable people who were born in, or have lived in El Paso, Texas.

Politics, military, and government

Veronica Escobar official portrait, 116th Congress

Western history

Henry O. Flipper, a Buffalo Soldier, lived in El Paso.

Film

Gilbert Roland in The French Line.

Television

Gene Roddenberry on set.

Literature

Benjamin Saenz in 2009.

Visual arts

Music, performing arts and stage

The Mars Volta in concert.

Sports

Educators and librarians

Video games

Others

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