Joanne Nicholas (née Wright, born 10 October 1977) is a female badminton player from the United Kingdom. She attended Churchtown Primary School, Stanley High School and King George V College ("KGV"), all in Southport, Merseyside. Wright competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Ella Tripp. They had a bye in the first round and were defeated by Lotte Bruil and Mia Audina of the Netherlands in the sixteenth round.