H. R. Poindexter (December 16, 1937[1] – September 24, 1977[2]) was a theatre lighting designer and set designer. He designed many Broadway productions and received a Tony Award for Best Lighting Design in 1971 for his work on Paul Sills' Story Theatre. He is the father of Larry Poindexter.
He died of a heart attack at his home in Los Angeles.[3]