Brian Anthony Benning (born June 10, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the St. Louis Blues, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers, and Florida Panthers.

Benning finally got the chance to have a full-time job in the NHL during the 1986–87 season.

That year he played in 78 games with the Blues and scored a career-high 49 points.

He played three seasons there before having brief stints with the Philadelphia Flyers and Edmonton Oilers.

He was on the inaugural 1993–94 Panthers team that surprised many by nearly making the playoffs.