Sir John Fielding | |
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| Born | 16 September 1721 |
| Died | 4 September 1780 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | English |
| Other names | Blind Beak |
| Occupation(s) | Magistrate, social reformer |
| Relatives | Henry Fielding (half-brother) |
Sir John Fielding (16 September 1721 – 4 September 1780) was an English magistrate and social reformer of the 18th century. He was the younger half-brother of novelist, playwright and chief magistrate Henry Fielding. Despite being blinded in an accident at the age of 19, John set up his own business and, in his spare time, studied law with Henry.