Pilkington is an English surname, and may refer to: * Alan Pilkington (born c. 1964), British engineer and Professor * Alastair Pilkington (1920–1995), British industrialist * Anthony Pilkington (born 1988), English footballer who has represented Ireland * Brian Pilkington (footballer), English footballer * Brian Pilkington (illustrator) (born 1950), English-Icelandic illustrator and artist * Charles Pilkington (cricketer, born 1837), English cricketer and clergyman * Charles Pilkington (cricketer, born 1876), English cricketer * Charlie Pilkington, Irish-American professional boxer * Dianne Pilkington (born 1975), English theatre actress and singer * Danny Pilkington, English footballer * Declan Pilkington (born 1969), an Irish sportsman * Doris Pilkington Garimara (born Nugi