Michael Butler may refer to:
- Michael Butler (computer scientist), professor of computer science at the University of Southampton, UK
- Sir Michael Butler (diplomat) (1927–2013), British diplomat, British ambassador to the EEC
- Michael Butler (footballer, born 1976) (born 1976), Liberian professional footballer
- Michael Butler (musician) (born 1961), American musician and podcaster
- Michael Butler (politician), member of the Missouri House of Representatives
- Michael Butler (producer) (1926–2022), American theatrical producer
- Michael E. Butler (1855–1926), American politician from New York
- Mick Butler (Dublin hurler) (1916–1987), Irish hurler
- Mick Butler (footballer) (born 1951), English footballer
- Mick Butler (Wexford hurler) (born 1950), Irish hurler
- Mike Butler (American football) (born 1954), American football defensive end
- Mike Butler (basketball) (1946–2018), American professional basketball player