Alfred Herbert Harold Gilligan AFC (29 June 1896 – 5 May 1978) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Sussex and England.

[1] After attending Dulwich College, Gilligan served in the First World War, and was awarded the Air Force Cross.

[3] His Wisden obituary described him as a "beautiful stylist" who typically got out to an impetuous stroke just when a substantial innings looked possible.

Arthur was originally selected to be captain-manager of the tour of New Zealand in 1929–30, but illness prevented him from going, and the selectors asked Harold instead.

His charming and likeable personality was, in large measure, responsible for this tour being remembered to this day with affection by many New Zealanders.