Edward Thornton Taylor (September 13, 1858 – January 25, 1922) was a Canadian soldier and amateur athlete.

He graduated from McGill University in 1878 and went on to RMC, where he introduced ice hockey to Kingston (student # 45).

The practice of gymnastic drills and outdoor exercises of all kinds ensured good health and fine physical condition.

He recommended that graduates be posted to a unit of their choice rather than simply be placed on the reserve of officers.

[5] In 1906, the practice began at the RMC club annual dinner of calling the roll by having each member rise in place in turn and announce their college number and name in order of seniority.