Henrik Grue Bastiansen (born 1964) is a Norwegian historian who specializes in media studies.
He took the doctorate at the University of Oslo in 2006, with the thesis Da avisene møtte TV.
He has published several books, about topics such as freedom of speech in Norway, the Norwegian press, the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, television documentaries and telephony, as well as general media history.
Head of the jury of The Freedom of Expression Foundation's Competition for Young People 2013–2016.
Professor at Faculty of Media and Journalism at Volda University College, Norway.