Bertold Hummel (27 November 1925 – 9 August 2002) was a German composer of modern classical music.

He studied at the Academy of Music in Freiburg from 1947 to 1954, taking composition with Harald Genzmer, and cello with Atis Teichmanis.

He toured as a cellist and composer between 1954 and 1956, worked as choirmaster in Freiburg, as well as for the Südwestrundfunk Baden-Baden broadcasting station from 1956 to 1963.

Hummel travelled as a guest lecturer, and received performances of his work in countries all over the world.

In 1956, Hummel received a scholarship from the Federal Association of German Industry.