Harry James Carpenter (b. Liss 20 October 1901 – d. Oxford 24 May 1993) was an English bishop and theologian. He was warden of Keble College, Oxford (1939–1956) and then 37th Bishop of Oxford (1955–1970). Carpenter was educated at Churcher's College and Queens' College, Cambridge; and ordained after studying at Cuddesdon College in 1928. His first post was a curacy in Leatherhead. Carpenter married Urith Monica Trevelyan, a teacher. Their son was the biographer, writer and radio broadcaster, Humphrey Carpenter.