Catherine Lucy Porter (September 18, 1898 – October 10, 1962) was an American writer and editor.

[3] She joined the American Council of the Institute of Pacific Relations in 1926, and specialized in research on the Philippines.

[5] She spoke to women's clubs and educational conferences in the United States and Canada in 1943,[6][7] about the world's post-war prospects for peace and co-operation, saying "We must regard China as a neighbor... we must cultivate their friendship and understanding".

She was especially involved in supporting the society's Encampment for Citizenship, an annual youth event held in California, New York, and Puerto Rico.

[1] Porter died from cancer in 1962, at the age of 64, in New York City.