Byron Dobell (May 30, 1927 – January 21, 2017) was an American writer, editor, and artist.

Dobell was born in New York City. He studied at Columbia University earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1947.

He is call as "one of the most respected and accomplished editors in New York magazine publishing history". He was the editor of several popular American magazines, including American Heritage and Esquire. He is known for helping the early careers of many writers such as Tom Wolfe, David Halberstam and Mario Puzo.