Richard John Harden (born 16 August 1965, Bridgwater, Somerset, England) is a former English first-class cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman, who played for Somerset (1985-1998), where he was awarded his county cap in 1989, and Yorkshire (1999-2000). He also had a couple of stints playing for Central Districts in New Zealand. He is married to Rachel Reese. They have three children together.