Charles Abiathar White (January 26, 1826 – June 29, 1910) was an American geologist, paleontologist, and writer whose publications total 238 titles.

Charles Abiathar White was born at North Dighton, Massachusetts.

He held a similar position at Bowdoin College in 1873–1875, and was geologist and paleontologist of the United States Geological Survey between 1874 and 1892, and after 1895 was an associate in paleontology at the United States National Museum.

He became a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1868, and a Fellow of the same when fellowships were first established.

[2] Abiathar Peak in Yellowstone National Park was named in his honor in 1885 by members of the Arnold Hague Geological Survey.