James "Bonnor" Middleton (30 September 1865 – 23 December 1913) was a South African cricketer who played in six Tests from 1896 to 1902.

[1] Middleton served in the British Army until Cape Town Cricket Club bought his release so he could become their professional.

[2] A left-arm slow-medium opening bowler, Middleton played for Western Province from 1890–91 to 1903–04.

[4] His nickname was given because of his resemblance, as a hard-hitting batsman, to the Australian Test cricketer George Bonnor.

[1] He died in Cape Town of heart failure after severe attacks of asthma and bronchitis.