Charles Philippe Lafont (1 December 1781 – 23 August 1839) was a French violinist and composer.

His teachers taught him the classical technique of the Viotti school, which he made more brilliant.

[2] As early as 1792, he toured Germany and other parts of Europe giving successful concerts.

However, the contest was held in La Scala, where the audience was more sympathetic to Paganini.

In c. 1837, Franz Liszt wrote a Grand Duo concertant sur la Romance de M. Lafont "Le Marin", for violin and piano, S. 128 (revised c.