Gustavus Warfield Dorsey (April 20, 1839 – September 6, 1911) was a Confederate cavalry commander during the American Civil War.

When famed cavalry commander J. E. B. Stuart was shot at the Battle of Yellow Tavern and mortally wounded, he fell into Dorsey's arms.

[1] His unit was later transferred to 1st Maryland Cavalry in August, 1864.

[5] Stuart rode up to give words of praise to Company K and was shot in the stomach.

Dorsey refused to leave him and brought Stuart to the rear.