Dermot Hurlston Payton (born 19 February 1945) is a former New Zealand first-class cricketer who played for Central Districts from 1965 to 1977.
[1] An opening batsman, Payton made his highest score of 145 against Otago in 1974–75.
[2] He also represented Wairarapa in Hawke Cup cricket between 1963 and 1988, captaining the team when they held the title between February 1977 and February 1979.
[3] He has coached cricketers for many years, including some years as coach of Central Districts.
[4] He is the Patron, and a life member, of the Wairarapa Cricket Association.