Edward A. Terry (January 24, 1839 – June 1, 1882) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.

Born at Hartford, Connecticut, Terry entered the United States Naval Academy on September 21, 1853, and graduated on June 10, 1857.

In 1861 he was assigned to the steam sloop Richmond and served in her with the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron throughout the Civil War.

On March 14, his ship joined others of the fleet in bombarding the batteries surrounding Port Hudson so that Farragut could dash past them and establish a blockade cutting the Confederacy's Red River supply line.

Following the Civil War, Terry alternated between sea duty and a series of shore assignments at the Naval Academy.