Carl Christian Berner (20 November 1841 – 25 May 1918) was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.

He was member of the Council of State Division in Stockholm 1891–92, and Norwegian Minister of Education and Church Affairs 1892–93.

In 1874 he was appointed director of the newly established polytechnical school of Bergen, a position he held until 1891.

He had a brilliant career in the Parliament, and in his second period he was appointed President of the lower house (Odelsting).

As the President of the Odelsting, he was central in the conflict leading to Prime Minister Emil Stangs stepping down from office.