Edward Henry Peple (August 10, 1869 – July 28, 1924) was an American playwright known for his comedies and farces.

He was perhaps best remembered for the plays The Prince Chap, The Littlest Rebel and A Pair of Sixes.

He trained and worked as a lawyer, mainly with the American Bridge Company until 1912.

His play The Prince Chain opened in 1895 and ran for two seasons with Cyril Scott playing the lead.

[1][2][3] Peple died on the morning of July 28, 1924, at his residence in the Hotel Royalton after suffering a heart attack the evening before.